Over the past few days residents and visitors to Dawson City have woken up to thick smoke in the air. A special air quality advisory has been in effect for central and northern Yukon since the beginning of August.
As the face of the pandemic in the Northwest Territories for the last two years, Dr. Kami Kandola says there were many lessons and reflections. Now, post public health emergency, she's taking time to recuperate.
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Renee Sanderson stands with her nine-year-old son, Kane, outside their Yellowknife home. Sanderson s son is on the autism spectrum, and could not successfully be tested, forcing the family to isolate for 24 days.(John Van Dusen/CBC)
Renee Sanderson s oldest son needs more support than most children. He s nine years old and on the autism spectrum. Changes in routine can lead to changes in mood, aggression and irritability.
So when Sanderson was told that an outbreak at her children s Yellowknife school would keep the family confined to their property for 14 days, and away from her son s usual supports, she knew it would be a challenge but one she thought her family could handle.
N.W.T. RCMP warn of 2 new noxious substances found in illicit drugs
Northwest Territories RCMP are warning the public of two new noxious substances found in illicit drugs they seized in Yellowknife last November.
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Posted: Jan 26, 2021 3:23 PM CT | Last Updated: January 29
Northwest Territories RCMP are warning the public of two new noxious substances found in illicit drugs they seized in Yellowknife last November. The effect of these new substances is not known and could signify the presence of other contaminants, like opioids, says the territory s deputy chief public health officer.(CBC)