The COVID-19 pandemic may be delaying deliveries across Canada, but it's not stopping four new barges from travelling from China to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., this summer. Barges bring critical fuel and other dry goods to Arctic coastal and Mackenzie River communities every summer in both the N.W.T. Steve Hagerman, the director of Marine Transportation Services, says despite the pandemic, four barges are still going to make their way from China to the North this summer. COVID-19 restrictionsNunakput MLA Jackie Jacobson said the new barges are going to be a big deal for his riding and other Arctic coastal communities. "I'm looking forward to making sure that all my coastal communities are being serviced and I think this is a big step for our government working with the coastal communities."

Source: CBC News July 28, 2020 17:58 UTC