HAY RIVER - (October 13, 2023) – The detection of carfentanil mixed with benzodiazepine in Hay River has prompted the Chief Public Health Officer to issue a public health advisory warning the public about the dangers associated with the illegal drug supply. Though Hay River has had ongoing detection of carfentanil and fentanyl in other drugs the addition of benzodiazepines makes this a particularly toxic mixture.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (September 26, 2023) – The Chief Public Health Officer is updating the Air Quality website to simplify information for residents. The new webpage uses information from PurpleAir® sensors and the Canadian Air Quality Health Index to help residents determine their own health risks due to adverse air quality.  

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (September 13, 2023) The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising all residents returning from evacuation with water holding tanks for drinking water in the Hay River and surrounding area, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, and Fort Smith area to take the following measures to ensure safe drinking water:

YELLOWKNIFE - August 16, 2023: The Chief Public Health Officer is issuing Public Health Advisory for multiple communities due to adverse air quality.

Due to wildfire smoke, various regions of the Northwest Territories are experiencing adverse air quality, and the situation poses a risk to the health of the community members.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - (July 31, 2023) - The Chief Environmental Health Officer is issuing Public Health Advisory for multiple communities due to bad air quality.

Due to wildfire smoke, multiple regions of the Northwest Territories are experiencing increased levels of fine particles in the air, known as PM2.5. The elevated levels of fine particles indicate adverse air quality in affected communities, and the situation poses a risk to the health of the community members.