At first they were afraid. Now, YK councillors have embraced video pep talks
Dogs. Ditches. Dumps. Disco? Yellowknife's city councillors are using video to get pandemic messaging across. That includes covers of I Will Survive. More »
Feeling anxious about Covid-19? Mental health experts offer tips
Pandemics are stressful. Here are some simple things you can do to keep yourself mentally well, plus some places northerners can go to find extra help. More »
‘There’s still living to be done.’ NWT religious groups adapt to Covid-19
Watch the sermon, collect a corona-cation kit from your doorstep, and chat to your pastor on Zoom. Coronavirus has NWT religious leaders embracing the internet. More »
Don’t forget about us, Yellowknife’s movie theatre pleads
A Simple.Minds line adorns the wall of Yellowknife's shuttered cinema. With home streaming a pandemic essential, what kind of movie world will we come back to? More »
When you can’t just stay at home – vulnerable YK residents and Covid-19
Coronavirus is unsettling for all but may be hardest on those dealing with addictions, a lack of food, or homelessness. There's a battle to keep services going. More »
Online beading circle brings people together during time of isolation
"Create your own space, hold up your community." A Gwich’in artist in Yellowknife is connecting people, one bead at a time, to beat the Covid-19 pandemic. More »
Families go on bear hunt in Yellowknife, hope to find a big one
A bear hunt is afoot in Yellowknife, but it is significantly safer and cuter than you might imagine. Teddy bears have sprung up in windows for kids to find. More »
Man with axe apprehended at YK’s Sunridge apartments, says tenant
RCMP say Tuesday's disturbance at Yellowknife's Sunridge Place involved an "armed and barricaded" man. One tenant described a man attacking a door with an axe. More »
Many NWT daycares and day homes stay open in a time of childcare crisis
Wondering why NWT daycares and day homes aren't closed? The chief public health officer is asking them to stay open. We spoke to parents and operators. More »
NWT grocery stores, post offices use dividers to shield against Covid-19
Expect more clear, plastic dividers in stores near you soon. Businesses in Yellowknife, Fort Smith, and other NWT communities are using them to protect staff. More »
Some still have to work in YK’s service industry. How are they doing?
Cab drivers deliver groceries to seniors. At Tim Hortons, grateful customers. For the Co-op, a calm after the storm. Here's how YK's service industry is coping. More »