COVID-19 detected in Yellowknife wastewater
Health officials are warning of at least one undetected case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife. In a press release issued Monday evening, Dr. Kami Kandola, the…
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Theriault sentenced to six and a half years for fatal collision
“I try to cope without her each day, but it is not an easy task” says father of deceased victim.
Steven Ronald Theriault will be spending the next four years and three months in prison for a fatal collision that took the life of a…
Health restrictions likely to ease by end of April: Dr. Kandola
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, says an update on the easing of restrictions in the NWT may come as early as next week…
Presumptive COVID-19 case at Ekati reported to be negative
The reported presumptive COVID-19 case at the Ekati Mine came back negative, according to the CBC. A spokesperson for the Arctic Canadian Diamond Company said…
Health minister waffles on requirements for herd immunity
The much talked about 75 per cent vaccination target for herd immunity against the COVID-19 virus may be changing. During oral questions in the Legislative…
Yellowknife adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; mobile teams returning to communities in April
All adults residing in Yellowknife are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. This was announced by Julie Green, minister of Health and Social Services, during…
Yukon travel bubble looks unlikely: premier
Premier Caroline Cochrane says it does not look like there will be a travel bubble with the Yukon anytime soon. Inuvik Twin Lakes MLA Lesa …
Chateh entering two-week lockdown
Residents of Chateh are under a mandatory two-week lockdown as of 9 a.m. today, according to Dene Tha’ First Nation. The first nation posted an…
Gahcho Kué mine prepares to restart operations
Gahcho Kué mine is gearing up to resume operations this weekend. De Beers, in a press release, has said it changed its entire workforce “to…
3 Gahcho Kué mine workers hospitalized with COVID-19
Since the outbreak at Gahcho Kué mine was announced in early February, three workers are now in hospital with COVID-19. One of the workers was…