Why such strict isolation? One reason: vaccination isn’t a guarantee
The NWT confirmed Covid-19 has – as expected – turned up at least once in vaccinated residents. That's partly driving the current, stricter isolation rules.
Hay River lifts Vale Island evacuation order
Town of Hay River officials have lifted an evacuation order for Vale Island as ice resumes flowing through the community.
Eleanor Young takes over as boss of NWT Housing Corporation
The NWT Housing Corporation's new president and chief executive will be Eleanor Young. Meanwhile, Jamie Koe and Laura Gareau will become deputy ministers.
Few weekend developments in Yellowknife’s Covid-19 battle
There were virtually no weekend updates on Yellowknife's latest Covid-19 cluster from public health officials. One new case was confirmed.
Overnight Yellowknife vehicle fire is considered suspicious
A vehicle fire that incinerated a truck in a Yellowknife neighbourhood in the early hours of Friday is considered suspicious, the NWT's fire marshal says.
No Covid-19 transmission yet at YK exposure sites, says Kandola
So far, cases in Yellowknife's Covid-19 cluster are linked to a school, not other exposure sites. The NWT also provided more detail on the first case's source.
Norn accuses chiefs of ‘betrayal,’ won’t resign as MLA
Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn says he will not step down from his post after being urged to do so by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
You’re isolating and can’t leave the property – but your dog can
A quick bulletin for Yellowknife dog owners being forced to isolate during the current Covid-19 outbreak: yes, your dog can get picked up for walks.
Pfizer vaccinations for NWT teens aged 12-17 start on Thursday
The rollout of Pfizer's vaccine against Covid-19 now includes Yellowknife youth as young as 12. Online bookings have opened. Availability NWT-wide will follow.
MLAs refer Steve Norn to integrity commissioner
The NWT's MLAs referred their colleague Steve Norn to an independent integrity commissioner after legislature staff were told he broke isolation last month.
More tests for NJ students, Covid-19 centre set up at school
Families connected to the Covid-19 outbreak at Yellowknife's NJ Macpherson School have been given new testing instructions by the NWT's health authority.
NWT campground reservations open at 10am on Tuesday
Get ready: online reservations for most NWT campgrounds begin at 10am on Tuesday. It's likely to trigger the usual, initial scramble for campsites on key dates.