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Off to the races: Here’s who is running in your community’s elections

Residents electing mayors, councillors, alcohol education committee and district education authority members across Nunavut

Hundreds of Nunavummiut have stepped forward to put their names on the ballots for upcoming municipal elections in 25 communities across the territory. Municipal elections will be held Oct. 23 in all communities. In total, 498 elected positions are up for grabs. Residents will be able to elect mayors, councillors, and alcohol education committee and...

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