Operation Nanook increases military presence
Press Release February 20, 2026 Nunavut emergency management (NEM) is advising residents that Operation Nanook, the Canadian Armed Forces’ annual northern training, is underway in several Nunavut communities until March…
Boil water advisory lifted for Kugaaruk
Press Release February 17, 2026 The Department of Health advises residents of Kugaaruk that the boil water advisory is lifted. Contact Charmaine Deogracias Manager, Communications Department of Health 867-975-5712 cdeogracias@gov.nu.ca ILR5…
Drinking water safety update for Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School in Behchokǫ̀ and École St. Joseph School in Yellowknife
Press Release February 12, 2026 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School in Behchokǫ̀ and École St. Joseph School in Yellowknife.…
Sports and Recreation Unit operational assessment and community engagement
Press Release February 11, 2026 The Sports and Recreation Unit (SRU) of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is pleased to announce that it has entrusted The Osborne Group and…
Boil Water Advisory for the Community of Sachs Harbour
Press Release YELLOWKNIFE (February 9, 2026) – The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising all residents in Sachs Harbour to boil their drinking water for at least one minute. This…
Fuel prices updated in 14 communities
Press Release February 9, 2026 Effective today, fuel prices will be updated in 14 communities serviced by the Department of Infrastructure’s Petroleum Products Program. Updated prices will reflect cost changes…
Kahnawà:ke Justice Commission continues search for additional community representative
Press Release (Kahnawake – 6 Enníska/February 2026) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that the Kahnawà:ke Justice Commission (Commission) continues their search for one (1)…
Important Information on Home Heating and Energy Upgrade Programs
Press Release (Kahnawake – 6, Enníska/February 2026) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to advise community members that several provincial and utility-based programs are available to help homeowners upgrade heating…
Boil Water Advisory Reminder for Gjoa Haven
Press Release February 6, 2026 The Department of Health is reminding all residents of Gjoa Haven to continue to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a…
NWT Medical Travel Services Annual Report is now available
Press Release February 5, 2026 The annual report on NWT Medical Travel Services is now released. This report carries updated information on medical travel costs and uses for the 2022-23…
