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Auditor general points out ‘fundamental weaknesses’ in Nunavut’s foster care

Family Services Department is unaware of number of children in its care, failed to do in-person checks, and didn't support caregivers, report says

This story was updated on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at 5:53 p.m. ET.

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Serve’s up at Canada Winter Games tryout

Sanikiluaq’s Nolan Nakoolak, left, and Nista Crow play badminton during a doubles tournament in Winnipeg on Oct. 24. The match was part of the tryouts for next year’s Canada Winter Games, which is set to take place in Quebec City. Next month, the duo will head to Iqaluit for another round of tryouts. (Photo courtesy of Mike Kavik)

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Puppets and politics

Education Minister David Akeeagok, left, and early childhood resources assistant Dorakelley Bolt pose with puppets Tuesday at the legislative assembly. Bolt had set out a display of books and toys available to child-care centres across Nunavut in the building’s foyer that afternoon. (Photo by Daron Letts)