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Union demands details on N.W.T.'s use of agency nurses, after arbitrator's decision

The union representing nurses at Yellowknife's Stanton Territorial Hospital says the territory's use of agency nurses is a 'true threat' to the health-care system, and it's calling on the government to do an 'extensive workplace assessment' of their use.

Most N.W.T. patients with blood cancer will now have to go to Alberta for care

In a public notice Thursday afternoon, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority announced any patients with blood-related cancer who are not in active treatment — meaning those who need regular bloodwork to monitor their condition — will now be sent to Alberta for care instead.

No plans for hospital lay-offs as COVID-era funding ends, N.W.T. health minister says

N.W.T. Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler is not expecting lay offs at Stanton Hospital as a result of COVID-era funding coming to an end next month. She says that's because the department wasn't able to staff the additional positions in the first place.

Patients on medical travel report negative experiences at downtown Yellowknife hotel

Some patients and advocates in the Northwest Territories are calling on Yellowknife’s Keskorie Boarding Home to stop placing medical travel patients at the Quality Inn hotel, saying many residents report negative experiences there.

Stanton Hospital planning for staff cuts, fewer beds as COVID-era funding ends

Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife is planning for reduced staff and fewer beds as a result of expiring COVID funding from the territorial government.

'We have to talk about this': Shaky wildfire evacuation can't happen again, says seniors group

The AVENS seniors community in Yellowknife says it, the N.W.T. and city all need to be better prepared if a future city-wide evacuation happens.

Plane Carrying Diamond Mine Workers Crashes In Canada, Multiple Deaths Reported

Deaths confirmed in Canada charter flight crash-Xinhua

Hospital in northern Canada is preparing for casualties after plane crash – NBC New York

Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Trenton confirmed the military responded when the plane lost contact shortly after taking off near Fort Smith