Northern affairs minister says air force barracks in Iqaluit could be put to emergency use
Northern Canada’s share of the massive $82-billion COVID-19 economic relief package that the federal government announced today will start flowing soon, says Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal.
Region not in a state of emergency, but on emergency watch, says police chief
Essential programs continue
“It is a time to reinforce our communities by families praying and worshipping in their home”
Move affects about 58 Nunavut employees
Urgent matters to be handled by telephone, electronic filing
“Although the offices are closed to the public, we’re not”
Usage caps would be doubled in Nunavut communities of Iqaluit, Arviat, Cambridge Bay and Rankin Inlet
Johnny Kasudluak learned Monday that he can no longer spend time with his 91-year-old mother
Tungasuvvingat Inuit continues to provide food and supplies to vulnerable Inuit
Still no confirmed cases in the territory
Changes, prompted by COVID-19, take effect Wednesday
“Bob will be remembered for his dedication, love of community and his kindness”
“It’s a balancing act for all of us”
“Preventive measures are focused on protecting Polar’s employees and Cambridge Bay residents”
“Students who commit serious violent acts against teachers or their fellow students should face expulsion from the school,” union says
Calm Air, along with Canadian North, Air Inuit, has reduced flight schedule
“We have to prepare for the fact of its arrival,” says chief medical officer of health
Health board says elders and vulnerable people must be protected from coronavirus
“Closing additional City facilities, as a precaution, in the near future is a possibility”
“ᐅᓪᓗᒥ ᓂᐱᒋᔭᐅᒐᑦᑕ. ᓂᐱᒋᔭᐅᓂᐊᖅᖢᑕᓗ ᓯᕗᓂᒃᓴᑦᑎᓐᓂᑦ.”
“Public safety is our number one concern,” says Arviat’s hamlet council
Nunavut suspends all jury trials, all circuit court outside Iqaluit
“It is with an over-abundance of caution that I have made this recommendation”
Jury makes recommendations to RCMP, Government of Nunavut
