Some NWT communities will now be able to recycle an expanded list of electronics.
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Yellowknife –
October 21, 2021
News Releases
Yellowknife –
October 21, 2021
Media Statement
Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, issued the following statement in recognition of Small Business Week:
Yellowknife –
October 19, 2021
Public Service Announcement
A recent amendment to the Liquor Regulations will allow Northwest Territories’ (NWT) liquor stores to sell and provide home delivery of liquor to customers including those who are in isolation due to COVID-19.
Hay River –
October 19, 2021
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing the opening of a new retail cannabis store, It’s 4:20 Somewhere, in Hay River.
Yellowknife –
October 18, 2021
Public Service Announcement
As of October 18, 2021, all qualified designated retail cannabis vendors are eligible to operate an online store to serve NWT customers.
Yellowknife –
October 18, 2021
News Releases
The Department of Health and Social Services, in conjunction with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, is introducing a new COVID-19 at-home student screening program to help protect the unvaccinated NWT student population (ages 5-11).
October 18, 2021
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 18, 2021
There is no travel scheduled for this time period
Yellowknife –
October 18, 2021
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing amendments to the GNWT COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which expand application of the policy to all employees of the GNWT. As of November 30th, 2021, all GNWT employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Yellowknife –
October 15, 2021
Media Advisory
Issued October 15, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on October 20, 2021.
Public Events and Meetings
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
Yellowknife –
October 15, 2021
News Releases
Shane Thompson, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, announced today that he is taking action under the Emergency Management Act (EMA) to address the urgent need for a temporary day shelter in Yellowknife.