GNWT extends public health emergency for tenth time
Diane Thom, the minister of Health and Social Services, has once again extended the public health emergency. The territorial government says the risk remains high…
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With fewer visitors allowed in hospitals, MLA calls for better interpretation services
MLAs Steve Norn and Jackson Lafferty are hoping to improve hospital services during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Through this pandemic, we have had a lot of…
NWT residents can now have a few friends over (at a distance) as first phase of relaxing public health orders kicks in
Well it’s official. There have been no COVID-19 cases in the Northwest Territories for 28 days, meaning the first phase of the territorial government’s plan…
NWT launches new website to provide COVID-19 info
In an effort to streamline important information on the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the territorial government has launched a new website. The website includes accurate information…
Despite no active COVID-19 cases, public health orders still weeks away from being lifted
Territorial Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola says it’s still going to be four to six weeks before she even starts thinking of relaxing…
NWT health minister declares territory-wide Public Health Emergency due to coronavirus threat
The Northwest Territories minister of health and social services has now declared a territory-wide Public Health Emergency in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. There…
Foster families, GNWT sit down for meeting after foster parents sound alarm bells
Foster families in the Northwest Territories may be breathing a little easier now that they have the ear of the territory’s health and social services…
$500,000 provided to help with mental health services in the NWT
A half million dollars in funding is going to be used to help the Northwest Territories provide mental health services for children, youth, adults and…