GNWT secures local production of reusable face shields
The Government of the Northwest Territories has secured a local supply chain for producing and manufacturing face shields and other Personal Protective Equipment in the…
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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…
‘Go back to our roots’: An opportunity to learn Dene culture, reflect during pandemic
The Dene national chief says the community should use their time in isolation as opportunity to reflect. “If you look at the flip side of…
Recall issued for defective KN95 masks delivered to NWT
Defective KN95 masks are being recovered by the Government of the Northwest Territories after Health Canada issued a recall. The recall was first issued on…
NWT officials offer additional details on first coronavirus case, travel restrictions
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…
NWT Health Authority launches pilot project for local caregivers
Updated Feb. 21 to reflect budget and spaces available in each community. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is launching a two-year pilot…
NWT Health Authority releases series of cancer information videos
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority has released 11 videos to help residents understand various cancers. According to a news release, the videos…
Nurse says knowledge of healthcare system helped save her life
If Lianne Mantla-Look had listened to a doctor in Edmonton, she may have come back to Yellowknife without ever treating her stomach cancer. Instead, she…
Inuit-led health survey asks ‘How are we?’
“While Inuit are asked to take part in many surveys, most are not developed and controlled by Inuit.” That’s what makes the Qanuippitaa? National Inuit…
Changes may be coming to legal age to buy cigarettes
You may soon need to be a little older to buy cigarettes in the NWT The Standing Committee on Social Development agreed with proposed legislation…