Jason Iqaluq wins Hudson Bay byelection

Voter turnout was less than 50 per cent

Jason Iqaluq will be the new MLA for the Hudson Bay constituency in Nunavut’s legislative assembly after winning Monday’s byelection over Nukaja Sala.

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Carving at dusk

Guy Uniuqsaraq carves a dancing bear from black marble in front of his Iqaluit residence in the early evening of Sept. 19. Daylight in Nunavut’s capital city dwindles by more than six minutes per day in September. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Canine care in Gjoa Haven

Veterinary technician Nicole Black, left, veterinary technician Catherine Kent and community animal health worker Kadence Kikoak look over Diesel the dog in Gjoa Haven on Sept. 17. The pooch was cared for during a Veterinarians Without Borders vaccine, spay and neuter clinic. The team vaccinated 46 dogs against rabies. (Photo by Trace MacKay/Veterinarians Without Borders)

Changing of the guard

Pilitak Enterprises workers Mathieu Bonin, left, and Robin Goupil display the Maple Leaf they removed from the Qimugjuk Building on Saturday. The federal office building will be transferred to the territory when devolution takes effect on April 1, 2027. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Future bulldozer operator in training

Two-year-old Westen Makpah tests out a heavy equipment simulator as Nunavut Arctic College heavy equipment instructor Jeremiah Issaluk looks on. The simulator, which is used to teach college students how to operate construction equipment, was on display at the Kivalliq Trade Show in Rankin Inlet. The event at the Agnico Eagle Arena is open to the public on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Corey Larocque)

Kivalliq Trade Show gets underway in Rankin Inlet

Rankin Inlet Mayor Harry Towtongie welcomes exhibitors to the Kivalliq Trade Show during a meet-and-greet reception for about 150 people Monday night in the hamlet’s community hall. The theme of the three-day business event is “Naalagit: Listen.” Speeches from Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. president Gloria Uluqsi and Nunavut Senator Nancy Karetak-Lindell are on Tuesday’s agenda, as well as the start of exhibits from regional businesses. The trade show runs until Wednesday. (Photo by Corey Larocque)