The NWT syphilis outbreak is two years old. Has anything changed?
It's two years since the NWT declared a syphilis outbreak. Public health says it's taking action but there's little expectation that the outbreak will end soon.
UN again urges Canada to get on with saving Wood Buffalo park
Unesco again instructed Canada to do more to save Wood Buffalo National Park as the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation detailed the park's harm in a report.
Monfwi By-election 2021: John J Gon’s interview
John J Gon, a former radio broadcaster, is one of four candidates running to fill the Monfwi MLA seat vacated by Jackson Lafferty. Here's his platform.
Monfwi By-election 2021: James Wah-Shee’s interview
James Wah-Shee, an MLA in the 1980s, hopes to be voted in as the new Monfwi MLA. He wants to build a stronger relationship between the Tłı̨chǫ Nation and GNWT.
Severe storm watch issued for Hay River, Enterprise, Fort Smith
Federal forecasters have issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Hay River and Enterprise. The threat of a severe storm will continue into Wednesday evening.
Monfwi By-election 2021: Jane Weyallon Armstrong’s interview
Jane Weyallon Armstrong hopes to become the next Monfwi MLA. Fearing the region is being left behind, she plans to address housing and social issues if elected.
Monfwi By-election 2021: Kelvin Kotchilea’s interview
Kelvin Kotchilea is one of four people running to become the Monfwi MLA after Jackson Lafferty's resignation. His focus is on youth opportunities and language.
NWT Brewing Company takes over Folk on the Rocks beer deal
The NWT Brewing Company will supply beer at this year’s Folk on the Rocks music festival in Yellowknife, taking over from Calgary-based Big Rock Brewery.
Mask-wearing mandate lifting in the North Slave
Yellowknife, Ndilǫ, Dettah, and Behchokǫ̀ mandatory indoor masking rules lift on Monday at 5pm MT, the territory's chief public health officer confirmed.
Yellowknife’s Canada Day parade cancelled
Yellowknife’s Canada Day parade has been cancelled as more reports of genocide and violence committed against Indigenous children are announced.
Covid-19 case confirmed in Hay River, no risk to public
One new Covid-19 cases has been confirmed in Hay River in a non-resident. The There are no public health risk exposures related to the case at this time.
Here’s why the Fort Liard-BC border isn’t open yet
The Fort Liard-British Columbia border will be closed to most incoming traffic until vaccination rates are higher in the NWT and case counts drop across Canada.