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Outbreak declared at long-term care facility in Norman Wells

Outbreak declared at long-term care facility in Norman Wells

A long-term care facility in Norman Wells has been identified as the site of a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Sahtu COVID-19 outbreak doubles to 70 active cases; 74 total in Northwest Territories

Sahtu COVID-19 outbreak doubles to 70 active cases; 74 total in Northwest Territories

The Sahtu cluster has grown to 70 active cases of COVID-19.
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Canadian North Aug. 14 flight from Norman Wells to Inuvik connected to Sahtu outbreak: CPHO

Canadian North Aug. 14 flight from Norman Wells to Inuvik connected to Sahtu outbreak: CPHO

Anyone who was sitting between rows 13 and 19 is asked to take immediate precautions
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Tłı̨chǫ Government moves 100 Year treaty celebrations online due to COVID-19 outbreak

Tłı̨chǫ Government moves 100 Year treaty celebrations online due to COVID-19 outbreak

The Tłı̨chǫ Government has announced that the 100 Year Treaty 11 Anniversary celebration has been turned into a virtual event effective immediately.
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NWT Disabilities Council gains national recognition for advocacy

NWT Disabilities Council gains national recognition for advocacy

The NWT Disabilities Council received recognition from the federal government last week for its advocacy for people with disabilities.
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YKDFN postpones handgames until Sept. 3-6 amid COVID-19 outbreak

YKDFN postpones handgames until Sept. 3-6 amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation handgames tournament has been postponed until Sept. 3 to 6 due to the current COVID-19 outbreaks, said tournament spokesperson Bobby Drygeese.
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Late night fire shuts down Baker Lake daycare

Late night fire shuts down Baker Lake daycare

Baker Lake is reeling after a fire destroyed the community’s daycare on the eve of the first day of school.
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NDP first to names candidate in next federal election; Lori Idlout to run for office

NDP first to names candidate in next federal election; Lori Idlout to run for office

Other parties have yet to announce candidates
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Northern Youth Abroad making plans to resume trips

Northern Youth Abroad making plans to resume trips

COVID-19 has taken the ‘abroad’ out of Northern Youth Abroad for the past year and a half.
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Nunavut travel bubble bursts with NWT; vaccinated travellers can still apply for isolation exemption

Nunavut travel bubble bursts with NWT; vaccinated travellers can still apply for isolation exemption

There are currently 34 confirmed active cases in the NWT, mostly in Yellowknife
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