Dan McConnell, president and CEO of the North West Co., speaks before the House of Commons Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Wednesday. Nunavut MP Lori Idlout told the committee McConnell is paid $3.9 million a year compared to an average of $37,000 a year for a cashier at the Northmart in Iqaluit. (Photo courtesy of ParlVu)
Editorials
Partisanship gets in the way of parliamentary committee getting meaty answers from heads of northern companies
Lightly grilled executives seasoned with political rhetoric was the menu served up by Nunavut MP Lori Idlout and other members of the House of Commons Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee Wednesday. But the result wasn’t terribly satisfying.
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Justice
Roman Catholic priest evaded Canadian justice, but faced the ultimate judgement
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Nunavummiut share concerns for newspaper, neighbour after fire destroys Iqaluit building
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Territory’s ‘silver jubilee’ is Monday, the anniversary of its creation
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Staff to pivot to working at home after fire destroys office, no disruption expected
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To celebrate the territory’s 25th anniversary, Nunatsiaq News gives readers a chance to win a $500 gift card by predicting the future
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Presidential election results reveal support for Aatami but apathy for the corporation that serves Nunavik’s Inuit
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Devolution gives Nunavut new responsibilities at a time territory has trouble managing its existing obligations
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Federal minister peddles solution to problem that will be key issue in next election
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While some celebrate the Jan. 1 increase, Nunavut should hope there’s no financial hangover
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Former nurse Jessica Garner talked openly about harassment, bullying she said she encountered at health centres
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Nunavut’s retiring Sen. Dennis Patterson says his replacement must be Inuk, but he or she should also be avant garde, not old guard
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Iqaluit council should fill Jack Anawak’s vacancy with the next highest vote-getter from last month’s election
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Nunatsiaq News is reviving its Letters to the Editor section, and we want to hear from you
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New look coincides with paper’s 50th anniversary
Nunatsiaq@50
As Nunatsiaq News celebrates 50 years, its managing editor says newspapers are essential to prevent readers from being left in the dark
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Bookmarks going directly to Nunatsiaq News and other sites will allow readers to continue getting local news
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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon hoped meeting between King Charles, Indigenous leaders would redefine how to work toward reconciliation
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Nunavummiut and all Canadians have a stake in the outcome of PSAC, Iqaluit Housing Authority job actions
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Tragic consequences will continue to unfold if police are left to babysit intoxicated people
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Unionized housing workers went on strike Friday over wages but haven’t publicly said how much they’re after
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Curlers prove territory can compete on a national stage
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Nunatsiaq News print edition returns after 3-year break
Politics
Don’t expect high turnout for Inuit associations when candidates don’t engage with voters