Nunavut suspends travel bubble with NWT
Nunavut has suspended its travel bubble with the Northwest Territories as Yellowknife deals with a COVID-19 outbreak. “Following the new announcements on the COVID-19 situation…
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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…
NWT agriculture gets a boost from feds, GNWT
The federal and territorial governments announced a $400,000 investment into the NWT’s agriculture sector. Kevin Wallington, Choice North Farms business development manager, says the announcement…
Fort Liard hosts draw encouraging residents to receive vaccine
There are six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the hamlet.
Johnny Dundra of Fort Liard says his phone has made the lockdown manageable. He has been forced to change his way of socializing with friends…
‘I don’t wish this on any parent; this COVID, it’s deadly’
Numerous communities offer support to family of an NWT COVID patient, who's in an Edmonton hospital.
On Saturday, Dec. 5 Myrine Kakfwi felt sick. “By Monday, he said he was coughing so bad that he started coughing up blood,” says Dolly…
CPHO: Positive COVID-19 case at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine
Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) reported an active case of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine, today. The worker travelled directly…
Rooted in Dene values, Det’on Cho Management wins national award
Det’on Cho Management is the first winner from any of the three territories.
Det’on Cho Management becomes one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020. For over 30 years, De’ton Cho management has worked alongside the Yellowknives…
New Territorial Medical Director: Creating a North where Indigenous peoples feel safe accessing care
Dr. Pegg has signed a one-year contract, as opposed to the regular three-year term expected as the Territorial Director of Medicine.
Dr. AnneMarie Pegg says she wants to create a North where Indigenous peoples feel safe accessing care. After completing her first week as the new…
Public health emergency extended for 18th time
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Dec. 8. The extension comes as cases of COVID-19 increase across Canada, a press release…
What does reconciliation mean to you?: New northern podcast wants to know
Everything in the North is tied to reconciliation. Former MLA, Michael Miltenberger and lawyer Merrell-Ann Phare speak intimately on the subject of reconciliation in their…