Homelessness, economy, compost: how YK is responding to Covid-19
Yellowknife identified some priorities as residents deal with the pandemic. Funding for homelessness initiatives and a mini Shop YK promotion are among them. More »
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NWT says construction work can be halted over Covid-19 concerns
The NWT government says no contractor worried about carrying out construction work during the pandemic will be obliged to press on. Some had expressed concerns. More »
IRC maxes out family emergency fund, says more coming
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation has allocated all of its initial emergency cash to help families during the pandemic, and is now searching for more funding. More »
The NWT may never see gas this cheap again. Nobody’s buying.
We've all seen gas prices plunge, by NWT standards, in the past few weeks. But with a pandemic to fight, who wants to drive? Some gas stations are struggling. More »
Construction association says some members ‘not comfortable’
"Communities have refused to let workers enter out of fear." The NWT's construction association questioned why work on all GNWT projects is allowed to continue. More »
Yellowknife company given go-ahead to produce hand sanitizer
"The faster we can get this out, the better." Yellowknife's 62 Degrees North has been given emergency permission to manufacture hand sanitizer in the NWT. More »
More NWT support for income assistance, housing, businesses
NWT residents relying on income assistance are receiving one-time "emergency payments." There's extra money going into housing, aviation, and business supports. More »
Hundreds of NWT aviators are unemployed. Nobody knows what’s next.
"I don't know if people will trust aircraft." Northern aviators aren't sure how the NWT's industry comes back from this. More than 200 jobs are already gone. More »
What’s happening to NWT utility bills during the pandemic?
Residents have been asking if NWT utility companies will reduce their rates. The answer is no, but you might find they're more flexible about when you pay. More »
Union of Northern Workers to file grievance over Ekati suspension
The Union of Northern Workers has told employees of the Ekati diamond mine it will pursue a grievance over the way in which workers were laid off last week. More »
No concern over food supply in Fort Liard as highway closes
You want good soy sauce? Fort Liard has it. The Liard Valley General Store says it's stocked up and ready to handle the closure of Highway 7 at the border. 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 »