“We were told we were lucky to get insurance at all”
Condominium owners in Iqaluit say a sharp increase in insurance costs have forced them to the brink—and if recent trends continue, they will be squeezed out of homeownership.
Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq speaks at a COVID-19 news conference on Wednesday, March 25. As of today, 166 people in Nunavut have been tested for COVID-19 and 116 people are under investigation and self-isolating, Savikataaq said. There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the territory. This morning, federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller also announced $45 million in funding for Inuit communities during the pandemic. Savikataaq said Nunavut will receive $22 million of that funding, and he will meet with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. president Aluki Kotierk this afternoon to discuss how it will be distributed. (Photo by Emma Tranter)
Kinngait enters shut-down mode as of March 24
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq officially announces students will not return to class before fall
NTI, Inhabit Media partner to build online resources
“We plan to maintain a state of operational readiness in order to resume normal operations,” CEO says
Community members advised to watch out for animals displaying signs of rabies
“Cruise ships bring pretty significant cash benefit to communities”
“An admission of guilt is always the first step to rehabilitation,” judge says
Workers heading home “until further notice”
Premier Joe Savikataaq speaks at a press conference on March 24 in Nunavut’s legislative assembly. As of today, there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the territory. Starting tonight at 11:59 p.m., only residents and critical workers will be allowed into the territory. All public gatherings are banned. Nunavummiut returning to the territory must stay in isolation for 14 days in Ottawa, Winnipeg, Yellowknife or Edmonton, and can contact CPHOTravelRequests@gov.nu.ca for more information. Nunavut students returning to the territory must also stay in isolation for 14 days in either Ottawa or Winnipeg before returning and can contact fans@gov.nu.ca for direction. (Photo by Emma Tranter)
General travel between Nunavik communities no longer permitted
“We’re working with the GN to look at all scenarios we will support as required”
“We believe that this is the right decision based on the current information available to us regarding COVID-19”
“It is vital we practice social distancing and stay home as much as possible”
Former Iqaluit city councillor will become deputy minister of justice
“Students who wish to return home now will require immediate isolation in central points for a 14-day period”
Northwestel did not need CRTC permission to double Nunavut bandwidth caps
“During this time of need and uncertainty, we have people who want to help”
“We are at a breaking point,” says health minister
Front-line workers at NorthMart, Northern stores receive $2/hour increase
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s chief public health officer, today banned most travel into Nunavut to protect the territory from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Although there are still no confirmed cases on COVID-19 in the territory, we are taking extraordinary measures to limit travel, in an effort to slow its possible spread,” he said in a news release. As of Wednesday, March 25, only Nunavut residents and critical workers will be allowed into the territory. Nunavut residents seeking to fly home must first isolate themselves for 14 days in either Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton or Yellowknife. If they display no symptoms at that point they will be allowed to return home. This includes medical travel patients. The Government of Nunavut says it will help provide accommodation, food and necessities to travellers during their isolation periods. As well, all public gatherings in the territory are now banned. More to come. (File photo)
COVID-19 screening now required by Nunavut and Nunavik
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Supply chain hasn’t been disrupted by coronavirus pandemic
