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Bear, cub spotted in Hay River

Bear, cub spotted in Hay River

On May 14, the public was warned about a bear and a cub in the Lagoon Road area of Hay River.
Hay River schools may lose bus service

Hay River schools may lose bus service

Unless more funding is found, the school bus service in Hay River will not be offered for the next school year.
Flooding response ‘took a bit of time’: minister

Flooding response ‘took a bit of time’: minister

Three NWT communities have passed a motion requesting disaster assistance funding from the territorial government, and a fourth could follow.
Indigenous people would lead probes of NWT residential school sites: premier

Indigenous people would lead probes of NWT residential school sites: premier

Investigations of cemeteries at former residential schools in the NWT would be possible if Indigenous governments lead them, Premier Caroline Cochrane said on May 31.
Fort Simpson health care centre back in full operation

Fort Simpson health care centre back in full operation

The Fort Simpson health care centre is back in full operation and long-term-care residents returned homed Friday, following the worst flood the community has seen in 50 years.
Vigil for 215 to be held at former Akaitcho Hall

Vigil for 215 to be held at former Akaitcho Hall

A vigil to honour and commemorate the recent discovery of 215 unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School is in the works for tonight, May 31,in Yellowknife.
No vaccination target rate, 60 percent of adults fully vaccinated: GNWT

No vaccination target rate, 60 percent of adults fully vaccinated: GNWT

Minister of Health and Social Services Julie Green said that the territorial government continues to recommend that as many eligible people as possible get vaccinated, but there is no set target vaccination rate.
Outbreak declared at Ekati Diamond Mine

Outbreak declared at Ekati Diamond Mine

The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) declared an outbreak at the Ekati Diamond Mine after a third case of COVID-19 was confirmed onsite, May 30.
Aklavik declares state of emergency

Aklavik declares state of emergency

Floodwaters crossed the landfill-access road overnight and a state of emergency was declared at 9 am
Ottawa needs to step in and invest in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø internet

Ottawa needs to step in and invest in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø internet

Access to an inexpensive, dependable and fast Internet connection is a basic right for all Canadians