5 New Cases in Dec 2nd COVID Update

A new report on child poverty showed that on average single parents in the N.W.T. need about $20,000 more per year to reach the poverty threshold, according to researchers behind a report on child poverty. They also found number of children living in poverty in Canada doubled between 2019 to 2023. Families living in poverty are living in “deeper poverty,” according to national statistics and first hand observations of community groups.

The Tłı̨chǫ Government and Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine have signed a closure agreement, marking a new stage in their collaboration as commercial production at the mine winds down.

"We're really proud to partner with NWT Brewing for the second year," said FreezeFrame, aka Bill Braden, Snowkings’ Winter Festival Society President. "It's a great collaboration that brings two Old Town icons together to celebrate one of Yellowknife's great events. We're especially excited about the custom label designed for Festival XXXI, featuring the Art Deco theme which adorns this year's castle walls and windows,” added Braden.

A school in Fort Simpson has tested positive for elevated lead levels in two water fixtures on site. With 25 tested school results announced to date, 21 have tested positive for elevated levels of lead in some of their drinking water fixtures.

Jennie Vandermeer appointment to the Human Rights Commission by the N.W.T.’s Legislative Assembly begins today. The appointment of Vandermeer came after a recommendation from the Assembly for a fifth Human Rights commissioner. Vandermeer is a Sahtúgot’ı̨nę Dene from Délı̨nę and a Dene Kedǝ́ speaker.