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Gwich’in Elder Sarah Jerome named NWT representative for Historical Monument board

Gwich’in Elder Sarah Jerome named NWT representative for Historical Monument board

The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada preserves the country’s heritage.
GNWT to match United Way NWT in donations for flood victims

GNWT to match United Way NWT in donations for flood victims

The Government of the Northwest Territories has pledged to donate up to 150,000 to support flooding victims.
One new confirmed COVID-19 case in the NWT

One new confirmed COVID-19 case in the NWT

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) reported 65 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the territory as of noon on May 14.
Steve Norn removed as chair of Accountability and Oversight Committee of MLAs

Steve Norn removed as chair of Accountability and Oversight Committee of MLAs

Steve Norn, MLA for Tu Nedhé - Wiilideh has been removed from his role as chair of the legislative assembly’s Accountability and Oversight Committee.
Brown Dwarf research laying groundwork for exoplanet exploration

Brown Dwarf research laying groundwork for exoplanet exploration

Stanimir Metchev shows how Brown Dwarf research enriches exoplanet studies and the search for life
Reopening of NJ Macpherson’s in-person learning delayed to May 19

Reopening of NJ Macpherson’s in-person learning delayed to May 19

In a letter to parents this week , Yk 1 Education District Superintendent Ed Lippert said that although the chief public health officer has allowed schools to open under public health restrictions on Monday, the JK to Grade 5 school will be closed a bit longer.
24-hour window to submit isolation plans: Secretariat

24-hour window to submit isolation plans: Secretariat

NWT residents returning to the territory should be prepared with a completed self-isolation plan (SIP), but can have 24 hours to submit their plan to ProtectNWT.
Yukon to end border restrictions while NWT stays shut

Yukon to end border restrictions while NWT stays shut

As the Yukon prepares to relax travel restrictions, Yellowknifers are still wearing masks in offices.
N.J. Macpherson test site returns May 13-15

N.J. Macpherson test site returns May 13-15

Public Health will reopen the COVID-19 testing clinic in N.J. Macpherson School gymnasium for staff and students on May 13-15.
YK arts group reapplies for $15,000 research funding

YK arts group reapplies for $15,000 research funding

If at first you don’t succeed, apply and apply again.