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Nunavik leaders eye banishment for bootleggers, drug traffickers

Nunavik leaders are exploring the idea of using banishment to deal with people found to be selling illegal drugs or alcohol in their communities. “People are dying because of illicit drugs,” said Pita Aatami, president of Makivvik Corp.

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Aluki Kotierk bills Ottawa $15,000 but there’s still no sign of her Nutrition North review

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Police issues dominate opening day at meeting of Nunavik leaders

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Iqaluit expects to see new reservoir
by 2031, city says

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Iqaluit councillors seek applicants
to fill vacant seat

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Regions

Arctic

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Idlout and Gull-Masty might be paying the price of party discipline

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Aluki Kotierk bills Ottawa $15,000 but there’s still no sign of her Nutrition North review

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Northern Liberals mum on impact of majority government win

Southern Canada

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Artists from Iqaluit, Baker Lake longlisted for 2026 Sobey Art Award

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Elbows up: Inuit-themed jersey finds place in Carney photo

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FCNQ expanding Montreal warehouse with $26M renovation

Nunavik

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Nunavik leaders eye banishment for bootleggers, drug traffickers

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Young players prepare for futsal tournament kickoff

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Ullivik could get major expansion as leaders discuss capacity issues

Nunavut

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Uttak takes Nunavut Quest for third year in a row

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News quiz April 18 | Elders, elections and a new eatery on order

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Gjoa Haven lifts state of emergency as power outage recovery continues

Health

Gjoa Haven lifts state of emergency as power outage recovery continues

The Hamlet of Gjoa Haven has lifted its state of local emergency, saying conditions have stabilized after a three-day power outage resulted in damaged homes and worsened an already ongoing water crisis.

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Ullivik could get major expansion as leaders discuss capacity issues

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Nunavik leaders get update on work to bring foster services north

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Heaters, water being flown into Gjoa Haven as power outage recovery continues

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Canadian Rangers arrive in Gjoa Haven after power outage triggers local emergency

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Business

Gas about to get cheaper in Nunavut

People in Nunavut will get a break at the gas pumps starting Monday.

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Council vote moves Iqaluit cannabis store closer to relocation

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Nunavut chamber of mines appoints chief executive officer

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Inukjuak to get 2nd hotel and new restaurant

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Iqaluit woman ready to put her mechanical skills to work

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Justice

Organized crime targeting Nunavut with drugs, RCMP says

Canadian and international organized crime is driving the flow of illegal drugs into Nunavut where trafficking has been on the rise, says Chief Supt. Kent Pike, Nunavut RCMP’s commanding officer.