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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...

Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at Weledeh Catholic School

Two children attending Weledeh Catholic School tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer says school administration has...

Exposure risk at Yellowknife courthouse Sept. 1 to 3

A new exposure notice has been issued, this time for the NWT Courthouse in Yellowknife between September 1 and 3. The Office of the Chief...

16 new COVID-19 cases, six more recovered

16 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in connection to the Sahtu outbreak, while six more people have recovered from the virus. 13 of...

Sudden death occurs at Yellowknife’s sobering centre

Yellowknife RCMP are investigating a sudden death at the Yellowknife sobering centre. RCMP says Paramedics were attending to an unresponsive, 38-year-old man at the centre...

Outbreak declared at École St. Patrick High School

Three additional students at École St. Patrick High School tested positive for COVID-19 today, causing the territory to declare an outbreak. A first student tested...

Healthcare workers overworked, having leave requests denied

Healthcare workers are complaining of being overworked and having leave denied, according to the Union of Northern Workers. With staff levels low and demand for...

Ten new cases, six recovered in Sahtu COVID-19 outbreak

Ten new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in connection to the Sahtu outbreak, while six more people have recovered from the virus. Three of...

Bear spotted near Tin Can hill shot dead

The bear that was spotted in Yellowknife in the Tin Can Hill walking area has been shot dead by  Environment and Natural Resources offices.  Officers...

14 new COVID-19 cases, six more recovered

There were 14 new cases of COVID-19 in the NWT since August 31st, with six more cases having been resolved. 11 of the new cases...

Positive COVID-19 cases identified at two YK schools, both remaining open

Two students from Yellowknife schools have tested positive for COVID-19. The students are from École St. Patrick High School and École Sir John Franklin School. The...

Bear spotted in Tin Can Hill area

A bear has been spotted in Yellowknife in the Tin Can Hill walking area as well as around Con Mine.  The Department of Environment and...
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