Northwest Territories reports 1,000th Covid-19 case of pandemic
The NWT has now recorded 1,029 Covid-19 cases during the pandemic – 850 of which came in the past two months. Yellowknife added 39 cases since Friday.
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NWT reports three more Covid-19 deaths, bringing total to five
Three more NWT residents have died from Covid-19, the territory's chief public health officer said on Monday, bringing the pandemic total to five.
Some GNWT workers must be fully vaccinated by November 30
All territorial government workers who work with vulnerable members of the public must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by November 30, the GNWT says.
YWCA ramps up plan to give women safe space in small communities
A pandemic-delayed pilot project from the YWCA NWT will attempt to establish safe spaces for vulnerable women in three of the territory's smaller communities.
Track the NWT’s Covid-19 outbreak
Follow the Northwest Territories' Covid-19 data: how case numbers across the territory's communities and hospitalizations have changed over time.
In oxygen supply conundrum, Stanton cancels more surgeries
Oxygen issues complicating Covid-19 treatment at Stanton hospital remain unsolved. The health minister said it's not "another 'the hospital is a lemon' issue."
Yellowknife has 160 active Covid-19 cases as circuit breaker begins
Yellowknife reported 22 new cases of Covid-19 – and 22 apparent recoveries – as the number of active cases remained at 160. A 10-day circuit breaker has begun.
Businesses hit by pandemic measures can apply for up to $5K
The NWT government opened a fund to businesses "impacted by recent public health measures." Up to $5,000 per business will cover "ongoing operational costs."
Neighbours ramp up objections ahead of territory’s shelter pitch
Neighbours piled on complaints as the GNWT tried to open a new Yellowknife temporary day shelter. But one former shelter neighbour says things weren’t that bad.
Watch: Video series created by northern youth teaches consent
New films featuring polar bears, elk, and even a mosquito take consent "beyond being a yes-or-no thing." They were created and voiced by northern youth.
Exposure warnings issued for two NWT flights
A Canadian North flight on Monday and North-Wright Airways flight on Thursday are each the subject of exposure advisories issued on Thursday evening.
Twenty-three new Covid-19 cases in a day in Yellowknife
Yellowknife reported 23 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday as the outbreak showed little sign of slowing ahead of stricter measures kicking in at the weekend.