It took health officials about 12 hours to inform the public about the first case of COVID-19 in the Northwest Territories. During a press conference Saturday afternoon, the territory’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola said she received confirmation of the case late Friday evening. She said officials needed…
On Saturday afternoon, several officials held a press conference. Here is an update with that additional information. The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the Northwest Territories. According to a news release sent late Saturday morning, the person travelled to B.C….
The NWT’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola will be ordering the restriction of all travel into the territory to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Kandola will also order those returning to the NWT to remain in one of the regional centres (Yellowknife, Inuvik, Hay River or Fort…
The National Chief Norman Yakeleya of the Dene Nation advises his people that he is gone to live on the land and that they should do the same to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are responding to the storm that is coming,” Chief Yakeleya said. “The Dene Nation…
Chief Wilbert Kochon of Colville Lake is helping community members with supplies to prepare them to head out on the land during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are planning to go out on the land and we are helping people in our community with gas and groceries in preparation,” Chief Kochon…
Canadian North Earlier this week, Canadian North announced it is reducing the Edmonton-Yellowknife-Inuvik passenger flight to once a day and cancelling the flight once to three time a week. The notice adds smaller communities are likely to see their passenger service reduced to one flight every two days. And for…
Canada’s six largest banks announced plans yesterday to provide financial relief to Canadians impacted by the economic consequences of COVID-19. According to an RBC News release, “Effective immediately, Bank of Montreal, CIBC, National Bank of Canada, RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank and TD Bank have made a commitment to work with…
The chief public health officer of the NWT is advising residents effective immediately they should cancel all mass gatherings which could reach over 50 people in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Large retail or grocery stores are exempt from the 50 person-requirement. The remaining guidance on hand-washing and physical distance…
Updated March 17, 3:30 p.m. The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) will be removing all power limiters for all customers in arrears across the territory. The decision to do so came after NTPC decided to close all of its regional offices, according to spokesperson Doug Prendergast. Originally, residents needed to…
Keeping residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority for the Town of Inuvik. As a precautionary measure, the Town administration has decided to close the following facilities by the end of the day: Midnight Sun Complex. Inuvik Centennial Library. Town of Inuvik Town Hall & Town Office….