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NWT resident dies of COVID-19

NWT resident dies of COVID-19

An NWT resident has died from COVID-19, chief public health officer Dr. Kami Kandola said in a news release, Aug. 24.
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Steve Norn trial date for Public Health Act charges to be set on Sept. 14

Steve Norn trial date for Public Health Act charges to be set on Sept. 14

The court case regarding an alleged violation of the Public Health Act by Steve Norn, MLA for Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh, has been pushed back to Sept. 14.
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Yellowknife Gymnastics Club postpones ‘Community Appreciation Day’ event until further notice

Yellowknife Gymnastics Club postpones ‘Community Appreciation Day’ event until further notice

The Yellowknife Gymnastics Club is hoping to put on a Community Appreciation Day for Aug. 29.
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Two new exhibits debut at Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Two new exhibits debut at Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Indigenous Futures: Rooted and Ascending and Moose Skin Dome are new exhibits
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Rock trilogies, remasters and more coming from Yk-based Karen Single Band

Rock trilogies, remasters and more coming from Yk-based Karen Single Band

Known by many as Welders Daughter, Yellowknife-based Karen Single Band — led by singer Karen Novak — is getting ready to once again bring music and shows to the North.
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COVID-19 signal in Behchokǫ̀ wastewater, NWT up to 220 active cases

COVID-19 signal in Behchokǫ̀ wastewater, NWT up to 220 active cases

The Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) announces an unexpected wastewater signal detecting COVID-19 from Behchokǫ̀.
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Mining company, women’s council jointly confront intimate partner violence

Mining company, women’s council jointly confront intimate partner violence

Ensuring that women in the Northwest Territories have a safety plan to help in situations of intimate partner violence will soon become a reality after the Gahcho Kue Mine and NWT Status of Women Council announced $65,000 for a new project this week.
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Exposure advisory issued for Yellowknife to Norman Wells flight

Exposure advisory issued for Yellowknife to Norman Wells flight

A Canadian North flight from Yellowknife to Norman Wells is identified as a COVID-19 exposure location, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer said in a news release, Aug. 22.
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Advisories issued for COVID-19 exposure at three Fort Providence stores

Advisories issued for COVID-19 exposure at three Fort Providence stores

Three stores in Fort Providence are listed as new COVID-19 exposure locations, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) stated in a news release Aug. 22.
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Under-housed people to get isolation accommodation if needed, GNWT says

Under-housed people to get isolation accommodation if needed, GNWT says

The NWT Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is providing isolation spaces for under-housed individuals who must isolate following an exposure notice at the Salvation Army.
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