The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is allowing for remote tourism activities to resume in the Northwest Territories (NWT) for the 2021 summer season under certain conditions.
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Yellowknife –
April 21, 2021
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Yellowknife –
April 21, 2021
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The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is introducing new measures that reduce self-isolation requirements for travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Yellowknife –
February 19, 2021
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
January 26, 2021
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
December 18, 2020
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In an effort to ensure Santa Claus is able to safely and effectively deliver toys to children in the Northwest Territories (NWT) on December 25, the Government of the Northwest Territories has declared Mr. Claus a seasonal essential worker and granted a four-hour self-isolation exemption.
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Yellowknife –
December 11, 2020
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Nunavut, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
December 2, 2020
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The attached is being released on behalf of the Intergovernmental Council of the Northwest Territories
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Yellowknife –
December 1, 2020
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The Northwest Territories’ isolation centre cost-coverage payment policies will shift in the New Year.
Beginning on January 5, 2021, the GNWT will no longer cover costs for isolation centre stays related to discretionary or personal travel.
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Yellowknife –
September 17, 2020
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Premier Caroline Cochrane released mandate letters for all members of Cabinet today.
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Yellowknife –
June 12, 2020
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has moved to Relaxing Phase Two of Emerging Wisely – the territory’s plan for relaxing the COVID-19 public health restrictions, and made amendments to the territory’s travel restrictions.
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