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Face masks not needed in private areas of businesses: OCPHO

Face masks not needed in private areas of businesses: OCPHO

Wearing face masks isn’t necessary for staff of private companies in areas inaccessible to members of the public, even though some may have been led to believe that when reading a public health order issued on May 3 .
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No hospitalizations from N.J. Macpherson outbreak: OCPHO

No hospitalizations from N.J. Macpherson outbreak: OCPHO

The outbreak of COVID-19 at N.J. Macpherson School has not led to any hospitalizations thus far.
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Hay River is looking for a new wharf runner

Hay River is looking for a new wharf runner

The Town of Hay River is looking for an organization to run the popular Saturday market at the Fisherman’s Wharf Pavilion.
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Yellowknife Covid case count rises to 51

Yellowknife Covid case count rises to 51

There are now 51 positive COVID-19 cases in Yellowknife.
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‘Don’t wait, vaccinate!’: NWT premier, Tlicho Grand Chief united on jab

‘Don’t wait, vaccinate!’: NWT premier, Tlicho Grand Chief united on jab

Grand Chief George Mackenzie and Premier Caroline Cochrane are encouraging Tlicho citizens and residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine and “do their part in protecting Tlicho communities.”
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Former Fort Smith Métis Council president unearths nearly 1,000 year-old bone

Former Fort Smith Métis Council president unearths nearly 1,000 year-old bone

When Ken Hudson hit a barrier while digging a sewage hole to drain his cabin sink, he assumed he had hit a rock.
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Only residents, KFN members and essential workers allowed on Hay River Reserve due to Covid-19

Only residents, KFN members and essential workers allowed on Hay River Reserve due to Covid-19

Access has been restricted to the Hay River Reserve because of concerns about Covid-19.
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‘If someone drops a cigarette on the dry ground the whole thing is going to go boom:’ flood wreaks havoc in Jean Marie River

‘If someone drops a cigarette on the dry ground the whole thing is going to go boom:’ flood wreaks havoc in Jean Marie River

Flooding in Jean Marie River has submerged vehicles, destroyed homes and dislodged fuel tanks spreading diesel across the community.
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Even fully vaccinated residents must follow health orders: CPHO

Even fully vaccinated residents must follow health orders: CPHO

NWT residents who have been partially or fully vaccinated must still follow public health measures including self-isolation.
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PHOTOS: Vale Island evacuated for second year in row

PHOTOS: Vale Island evacuated for second year in row

Ice from the spring breakup filled the Hay River under the West Channel Bridge on May 6.
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