Orange zone moves north
A recent outbreak of Covid-19 cases in Chibougamau and Chapais combined with a recent scare in Waskaganish have kept public health officials busy, as cases surge across much of the world.
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Another confirmed Covid case in Montreal as outbreaks reported contained in Radisson and Abitibi region
A medical escort travelling to Montreal recently tested positive for Covid-19 but has since recovered, says the Cree Health Board (CHB).
Will New Nemaska Lithium solve Quebec’s battery puzzle?
Nemaska Lithium has accepted a sales proposal that would reorganize the company into a new entity, called New Nemaska Lithium, giving new hope for the Whabouchi Mine located 30 km east of Nemaska.
Air Creebec flies again while schools reopen, and specialists return to Eeyou Istchee
As more services across Eeyou Istchee slowly reemerge, Air Creebec has also resumed regular passenger service in late August between Montreal, Val-d’Or, Chibougamou, Chisasibi and in northern Ontario.
Cree School Board updates school opening plans
A variety of Cree School Board (CSB) officials detailed their plans to safely welcome youth, post-secondary and adult education students and staff back to schools this month during an online address August 18.
Eeyou Istchee moves into Phase 4 of deconfinement
Cree health authorities announced August 18 that the successful efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Eeyou Istchee has enabled communities to move into Phase 4 of deconfinement.
Crees adopt provincial indoor mask requirement as cases increase nearby
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the world, the Cree Nation leadership has decided to follow Quebec’s directives on mask use in public indoor spaces, now requiring those over the age of 12 to wear masks.
Petition demands an end to Whapmagoostui dump site’s toxic fumes
At the mouth of the Great Whale River, the Cree community of Whapmagoostui shares several services with the neighbouring Inuit village of Kuujjuarapik, including a controversial landfill site at the edge of town.
Uptick in new Covid-19 cases delays Phase 4 as CSB releases plans for in-class and virtual learning
While Eeyou Istchee continued its streak of no new cases of Covid-19 through late July, Cree health authorities are pushing back plans to move to Phase 4 of deconfinement as infections slowly rise across the province – including in neighbouring regions.
Sports, children’s activities, church gatherings can resume with some restrictions
Fresh off the recent announcement to move the communities of Eeyou Istchee into Phase 3 of deconfinement, the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) took another step to relax pandemic-related restrictions July 7.