Thirteen unionized workers have been on strike since March 17
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is calling on the Iqaluit Housing Authority to stop its use of what it calls “scab labour” during the ongoing strike by unionized employees. PSAC’s northern arm, PSAC North, has been working with the Nunavut Employees Union to negotiate a new collective agreement for the 13 unionized workers employed...
City is currently assessing needs for a possible youth wellness centre
Acting chief executive officer says city waiting on GN for training requirements
Akutaq Williamson Bathory recognized for speedskating, mental health advocacy
Housing authority hasn’t said how it will provide maintenance during work stoppage; no details from union on wages
Pool to close March 25, reopen April 3
Victoria Coman joined cast after reps reached out on social media
Housing authority says both sides agreed to designate oil burner mechanic as essential worker, will continue work during ongoing dispute
ᓄᓇᓕᐸᐅᔭᐃᑦ ᐅᖃᓚᐅᕐᑐᑦ ᐃᒪᖃᕐᕕᐅᑉ ᐋᖅᑭᒃᓱᖅᑕᐅᓂᖓ ᐱᐊᓂᒃᑕᐅᕙᓪᓕᐊᓂᕋᖅᖢᒍ, ᑖᔅᓱᒥᖓ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᐅᔪᖅ ‘ᐱᐊᓂᓕᕐᑐᖅ’
Unionized housing workers went on strike Friday over wages but haven’t publicly said how much they’re after
Workers have been without collective agreement since June 2020
Notice issued by authority escalates labour dispute; lockout to begin Sunday, but union members can begin strike Friday
‘I’m excited to see it finally come together,’ performer says
These caribou were spotted March 5 near Iqaluit by photographer Jason Sudlovenick. With a high temperature of -2.6 C that day, the area was experiencing a reprieve from the bitter cold that gripped Iqaluit from late January through early March when temperatures stayed in the -30 C range. (Photo by Jason Sudlovenick, special to Nunatsiaq News)
Councillors vote Tuesday to begin the expansion process
It was a beautiful Saturday out on the ice for Randy Qamaniq. There were no seals by Aulatsivik, outside Iqaluit, on March 11 so Qamaniq snapped this photo of the view through the scope of his rifle. (Photo courtesy of Randy Qamaniq)
‘ᐅᓇ ᓈᒻᒪᙱᓕᐅᕈᑎᒻᒪᕆᐊᓗᒃ,’ ᐅᖃᕐᑐᖅ ᐊᐅᓚᑦᑎᔨ ᑐᑭᒧᐊᖅᑎᑦᑎᔨ
City says repairs to plant are wrapping up, holistic inspection ‘almost finished’
Event scheduled for Aqsarniit hotel on March 25
Judge says there was reasonable doubt in Crown’s argument; incident occurred in Iqaluit in 2020
Iqalummiut can browse and borrow books written by five Nunavut authors whose works are on display at the Centennial Library in Iqaluit. The books are part of a Black authors exhibit organized by the Nunavut Black History Society running until March 31. The exhibit, which opened on Feb. 1, features books by authors of African descent who have lived or are currently living in Nunavut. This includes books by illustrator and graphic artist Ian Etheridge, social justice advocate Francisca Mandeya, and mental health coach and philanthropist Audley Coley. (Photo courtesy of the Nunavut Black History Society)
‘This is a worst-case scenario nightmare,’ says executive director
Police, coroner’s office called in after body found outside on Feb. 19
Waterline will extend down Sivumugiaq Street; expected to help with business development there
Department of Family Services ended contract with Nova Scotia-based company and moved youth ‘to access appropriate care,’ minister says
No details on who is participating or whether anyone has refused to be interviewed
Says staff shortage delayed management plan
Treatment plant has been offline for more than a year following possible fuel contamination
Council advises people in city to conserve water in case there are more system breaks
