Cameras guard NWT’s Highway 7 roadblock after complaints
Cameras are now monitoring the barricaded stretch of Highway 7 between Fort Liard and the BC border after residents complained the closure was being ignored. More »
NWT plans more measures to protect ‘residents, animals, and land’
"Our fear is people will desensitize." Premier Caroline Cochrane discussed additional pandemic enforcement measures expected in the coming week. More »
NWT purchasing faster Covid-19 tests with results in an hour
The NWT is acquiring technology that significantly speeds up testing for Covid-19. Other jurisdictions are doing the same, hoping it'll make a big difference. More »
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YWCA opening 120 childcare spots in Yellowknife
"We knew we had staff available and we had the expertise." Full-day childcare for 120 children of essential workers opens next week, likely using school gyms. More »
NWT says if you react like this, people with Covid-19 won’t come forward
People who make threats toward the NWT's Covid-19 patients will be investigated and "met with enforcement," the territory's chief public health officer warned. More »
As 1,100 people leave isolation, NWT plans ‘stronger enforcement’
The NWT expects to introduce new, more stringent Covid-19 rules next week. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 residents finish two weeks of self-isolation this weekend. More »
Coronavirus: 4 NWT cases
Dene Nation demands immediate liquor and cannabis restrictions
Dene leaders formally requested more liquor restrictions. The finance minister said new measures can't be NWT-wide but could work for individual communities. More »
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Fort McPherson man found not guilty of assaulting RCMP officer
A Fort McPherson man left with bruising after being repeatedly punched in the face was found not guilty of assaulting the RCMP officer who was hitting him. More »
Sahtu superintendent shortlisted for national honour
The Sahtu's Dr Renee Closs will receive territorial and national awards for her leadership in education. She could be named national superintendent of the year. More »
Here’s the latest scoop on dog poop and garbage in YK
Since Yellowknife closed its dump to the public last month, residents have been asking a lot of questions about garbage. Now the City is offering some answers. More »
