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Health Canada approves Pfizer’s Paxlovid Covid-19 pill

Health Canada approves Pfizer’s Paxlovid Covid-19 pill

Health Canada has approved Pfizer’s Paxlovid Covid-19 medication.
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Three new Covid exposure sites identifed in Yellowknife

Three new Covid exposure sites identifed in Yellowknife

Three new Yellowknife locations have been identified as exposure sites for Covid-19, Jan. 14/.
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NWT Health Minister responds to critical letter from Stanton healthcare workers’ union

NWT Health Minister responds to critical letter from Stanton healthcare workers’ union

The NWT’s health minister contends the territory has taken concrete steps to address its healthcare-staffing crisis following a statement from the union representing Stanton’s healthcare workers.
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Six run in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh byelection, including Steve Norn

Six run in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh byelection, including Steve Norn

There are six candidates running in the upcoming byelection in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh.
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Tales from the dump: Nap-o-philes unite

Tales from the dump: Nap-o-philes unite

Clinophile.
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Yellowknifer editorial: play safe, sled heads

Yellowknifer editorial: play safe, sled heads

Every sledder has a story.
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Stanton nurses’ union unsure how many members were affected by Covid outbreak

Stanton nurses’ union unsure how many members were affected by Covid outbreak

The union representing Stanton Territorial Hospital’s nurses is unsure how many of its members were affected by a recent outbreak at the facility.
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GNWT’s Covid exposure warnings to be more limited

GNWT’s Covid exposure warnings to be more limited

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is reducing the criteria for reporting Covid-19 exposures on the GNWT website.
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Home Base YK youth centre closed until further notice

Home Base YK youth centre closed until further notice

Home Base YK announced on Jan. 11 that the organization’s youth centre, located at 4903 50 St., will be closed until further notice.
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Foster Family Coalition suspends two programs due to short staffing, Education Department order

Foster Family Coalition suspends two programs due to short staffing, Education Department order

The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT suspended two of its programs due to both a shortage of staff and direction from the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), according to the coalition’s executive director.
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