Uquutaq Society is hoping to build a five-storey mixed commercial and affordable housing building on this lot in Iqaluit’s downtown core. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Organization plans to respond to city’s request for proposals for lot development
Updated on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. ET. The Uquutaq Society is drawing up plans for a potential five-storey, mixed-use affordable housing and commercial building in Iqaluit’s core area.
Raglan Mine hires a third-party consulting firm to assess the local socio-economic context and community opinion on their operations; survey deadline is Oct. 31
The City of Iqaluit is inviting residents to vote to choose a name for this new street which connects the Road to Apex to Aqqusariaq, the Nunavut Recovery Centre, under construction in the background. There are two options to choose from: Sagiatook Road, in honour of elder Nash Sagiatook, who named the recovery centre; and Sukaliareaq, which means “The way to Suka.” People can vote online at plan.iqaluit.ca/road. The city is also consulting elders before a name is chosen. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
One lonely iceberg floats on the water near Iqaluit. It was visible west of Long Island in Frobisher Bay for much of a cloudy and windy Thursday in the Nunavut capital. Iqaluit could be in for rain on Oct. 19 as the temperature is expected to rise to 3 C, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)