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16 new COVID-19 cases in NWT, outbreak declared at Snare Hydro Systems worksite

There have been 16 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the territory since September 14th including two people at the NWT Power Corporation Snare...

UPDATE: Missing 55 year old located safe and sound

Yellowknife RCMP advise that the 55-year-old man who was reported missing in Yellowknife has been located and is safe. Yellowknife RCMP would like to thank...

Yellowknife ski club being turned into temporary isolation centre

The Yellowknife ski club is set to be turned into a temporary isolation centre as the GNWT looks for new locations to accommodate the...

36 new cases in NWT COVID-19 outbreak

There have been 36 new cases of COVID-19 in the territory since September 13, mostly in Yellowknife and Whatì. There are now 121 active cases...

Drive-in movie night returns to Yellowknife

The City of Yellowknife has announced the return of the Drive-In Movie Night. This fall’s event will take place on September 17th. The movie chosen...

Most doctor appointments cancelled today in YK

If you’re looking for a doctor’s appointment today, you’re probably out of luck. Most appointments for Tuesday, September 14 will be cancelled. Some urgent appointments will...

Yellowknife over 100 active COVID-19 cases for first time, isolation order in effect

There have been 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the NWT since September 10th. There are 175 active cases among residents in the territory. 117...

All schools in Yellowknife, nearby communities closed, move to virtual learning

All schools in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilo and have been closed and are moving to virtual learning, as the COVID-19 outbreak in the region...

Last Yellowknife farmer’s market day cancelled

Yellowknifers will miss out on the last farmer’s market day of the year, as the organizers have decided to cancel Tuesday’s event. “Unfortunately, due to...

Temporary day shelter location in city’s hands: Health Minister Green

Health Minister Julie Green says the GNWT has selected the old Canadian Legion building at 4709 Franklin Avenue as a potential site for a...

Flight exposure notices, Sobering Centre shut down

A long list of exposure notices was issued over the weekend, with a number of flights impacted, as the COVID-19 outbreak that started in...

New cases of COVID-19 in Yellowknife, Behchokǫ̀

There are now 97 active cases of COVID-19 in Yellowknife, over 70 percent of the current total of 134 active cases among residents in...

YK day shelter closing temporarily

The day shelter service that operates as a combined day and sobering centre, located on 50th street, will be closed temporarily. The NWT Health and...

Two-thirds of COVID-19 cases in Yellowknife, new cases in Behchokǫ̀

There are now 83 active cases of COVID-19 in Yellowknife, more than two-thirds of the current total of 121 active cases among residents in...

City presents first draft of new zoning bylaw

The city’s new draft zoning bylaw should boost development by freeing up land and adding more flexibility for residents, according to city administration. The draft...

Stanton Foundation receives $50k estate donation towards ECU beds

An estate donation valued at $50,000.00 has been received by the Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation in memory of Avis "Mavis" Luella Lillegran. Executive Director, Patty...

Legislative Assembly closing its doors once again

The legislative assembly building in Yellowknife will be closed to the public until further notice. All public events and tours will be suspended during this...

Students hold climate protest on Franklin Avenue

Students from several schools in Yellowknife gathered outside the Canada Post office on Franklin Avenue to protest inaction on climate change. September 8 has been...

Containment order issued for Behchokǫ̀

A containment order is being issued in Behchokǫ̀ to replace the currently in place gathering restrictions.  Travel in and out of Behchokǫ̀ is not recommended...

18 new cases of COVID-19, mostly in YK

There are 18 new cases of COVID-19 in the territory since September, bringing the total number of cases connected to the Sahtu COVID-19 outbreak...

Healthcare services cutback to manage Yellowknife COVID-19 situation

Non-urgent healthcare appointments are being cancelled, as the GNWT diverts resources to managing the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. “We’re approaching a pivotal moment in the territorial...

COVID-19 restrictions in place for Yellowknife, Behchokǫ̀, Ndilǫ and Dettah

New restrictions on gatherings will be in place for Yellowknife, Behchokǫ̀, Ndilǫ and Dettah starting at 5 p.m. today. The GNWT announced the restrictions, which...

Outbreak declared among underhoused YK residents

An COVID-19 outbreak has been declared amongst the underhoused and vulnerable population in Yellowknife. Since mid-August, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer confirms...

Canadian Rangers training at Aurora Village

The Canadian Rangers will be holding training sessions at Aurora Village from 20 to 24 September. Members of the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group Headquarters...
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