The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing rent relief for some renters on public land until March 2021. The decision was made by the government due to the economic burdens created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Lands announced this decision in a news conference held Monday,…
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 about how to keep safe, the rules for keeping others safe and changes to how the government delivers services. Under the Communities section of the…
NWT residents in need of a haircut will need to let their locks grow a little longer. But they can take comfort in knowing hair salons and similar businesses are likely going to be among the first to open once allowed. During a news conference on Tuesday morning, Premier Caroline…
Businesses and artists interested in manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE) for the NWT can now apply for government funding. According to a news release, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is accepting proposals that show a business case for the development of PPE and cloth facemasks within the…
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced an additional $8.259 million today to help businesses and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Infrastructure and Industry, Tourism and Investment said the funds are in addition to the $13.2 million relief package…
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Paulie Chinna declared an NWT-wide state of emergency earlier this week. It took three days for the government to inform the public. A news release sent Friday says Chinna declared the state of emergency on Tuesday, March 24. “We’re just releasing it today…
The territorial government’s Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) is now offering virtual care to make sure that health care provides can continue to address the needs of patients safely and effectively while reducing the potential spread of infection. According to an HSS advisory – the department will be…
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now operating in downtown Yellowknife. “We have a drive-through screening clinic located on 47th street in the parking lot behind the Primary Care Clinic in Yellowknife,” The GNWT said in an emailed statement. “Drive-through screening is open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m to 5;00 p.m….
The GNWT is taking more steps to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic by closing Highway 7, the Liard Highway effective today. According to a news release, “The highway will be closed beginning at kilometre 1 and extending to kilometre 5.” Emergency and enforcement vehicles are exempted from the closure. Drivers…
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…