Whooping cough outbreak declared in Dehcho
A whooping cough outbreak was declared in the NWT's Dehcho region after seven cases of the infection were confirmed in Jean Marie River and Fort Simpson.
In Ulukhaktok, enthusiasm and apprehension as Covid-19 vaccine arrives
The Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Ulukhaktok and 10 other remote NWT communities this week. Sign-up figures are strong despite some hesitancy among residents.
Canadian Francophone Games coming to Yellowknife in 2025
The Canadian Francophone Games will come to Yellowknife in July 2025. The city originally bid to host the event in 2023. Covid-19 has delayed it by two years.
$60M for Wood Buffalo National Park as new plan is submitted
Parks Canada submitted a key document designed to save Wood Buffalo National Park's status as a world heritage site, while committing nearly $60M in funding.
Avens unveils bigger, better bus for seniors after fundraiser
Thanks to a hugely successful fundraising campaign, Avens not only purchased a disability-friendly seniors' shuttle but upgraded to a better model.
Two new Covid-19 cases: one in Yellowknife, one at Gahcho Kué
The NWT announced two new Covid-19 cases: one in a non-resident mine worker, another in a Yellowknife resident. Passengers on an affected flight were contacted.
Can you help get gifts for these Yellowknife kids?
Yellowknife’s Community Fundraising Club hopes to raise $50,000 to help families in need this Christmas – but still needs another $26,000 to reach that goal.
Excavator operator’s body recovered by police
A 58-year-old excavator operator has been found deceased at the site of an accident on the Mackenzie Highway.
Hay River power outage repairs expected by Tuesday
Northland Utilities wrote on Facebook to say crews are onsite working on repairs and expect the power to be restored by 3pm on Tuesday.
Gwich’in and Inuvialuit launch new contracting company
The Gwich’in Development Corporation and Inuvialuit Development Corporation have partnered to create a new contracting company, called Delta North Alliance.
Underwater team searching for Dehcho excavator operator
Police in Fort Simpson summoned an underwater recovery team to help search for the body of an excavator operator missing after an accident last week.
Yellowknifer pens ‘Covid cocktail’ recipe book
"It was a bit mad-scientist." A pandemic challenge to use up food led one Yellowknife resident to create a self-published book of cocktail recipes.