My brain tumour is 'a chapter in the Book of Mo'
Diagnosed with an inoperable tumour, Yellowknife teacher Maureen Tonge urges people to "listen to their bodies" as she tells her story. More »
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Fort Simpson may add fluoride to drinking water
Adding fluoride to water can help oral health, especially in kids. However, one village official said those opposing it can be "just like anti-vaxxers." More »
Fort McPherson family starts suicide helpline after tragedy
“We wanted to be there for our youth, because lives matter." Dozens of people published their phone numbers and offered help after a 16-year-old passed away. More »
'Abortion pill' now fully covered by territorial government
The territorial government will now fully cover Mifegymiso, a prescription drug known colloquially as the “abortion pill,” officials announced. More »
Lack of physicians in Hay River has 'eroded public confidence'
A shortage of doctors this spring damaged faith in the town's healthcare system, a Hay River MLA said. The NWT government says it's taking action. More »
Photos: Meet new Stanton's very first newborn!
Casey Crawley, with a stunning shock of blond hair, became the hospital's first-ever newborn – just four hours after it opened its doors on Sunday. More »
Photos: Inside new Stanton Hospital, now open for business
Yellowknife's new, $350-million hospital opened its doors to patients for the first time – on time – on Sunday morning. More »
Don't go near the hospital this weekend (unless, you know, something's wrong)
Yellowknife's new Stanton Hospital opens for patients on Sunday – but don't go there just to take a look around, the health authority said. More »
Contaminant study finds few concerns in Yellowknife area
A study of exposure to the contaminants arsenic, lead, and cadmium, featuring more than 2,000 Yellowknife-area residents, found little out of the ordinary. More »
Fort Simpson woman launches psychotherapy fundraiser
Jenni-Lyn Prevost believes a form of therapy known as EMDR will help her. Critics say the treatment is unproven, and the NWT government won't fund it. More »
Staff shortage 'not to blame' for health centre incident
Something happened at Hay River's health centre last week – attracting the attention of the WSCC – but details are few. The centre is currently short-staffed. More »
In stunning debate, youth MLAs vote 9-8 for more counsellors
Teenagers acting in place of NWT MLAs delivered a powerful debate on youth mental health supports, narrowly passing a motion to expand services. More »