Iqaluit RCMP want public feedback on body-worn camera pilot project
“Nowhere do we think that we have all the answers because we certainly don’t”
City of Iqaluit approves $64M plan to build new reservoir
Growing population and recent water shortages make the work necessary
NORAD to hold air defence exercise near Iqaluit
Fighter jets and air tanker expected at Iqaluit’s airport Thursday
Qisuktuq
“Qisuktuq – sea ice is forming,” writes Maggie Kuniliusie of Iqaluit, who took this photo of the bay freezing up on Nov. 29 as the sun set at 1:30 p.m. (Photo by Maggie Kuniliusie)
Iqaluit firefighters douse house fire
Damage leaves building uninhabitable
All is bright
It was a silent night on Thursday, Dec. 3 when the Christmas lights that adorn Nunavut’s legislature were turned on. In years past the event, part of the Christmas lights across Canada program, would draw crowds in the hundreds. This year, because of the pandemic, there was nothing. “Although public health guidelines concerning large gatherings did not allow us to hold the traditional lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly, we warmly invite Nunavummiut to view our display of festive lights,” said Paul Quassa, Speaker of the legislative assembly. “During this challenging and unprecedented time, it is more important than ever that we draw strength from the spirit of the season.” (Photo by Dustin Patar)
Smoke on the water
The Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Henry Larsen is seen near Iqaluit as the sun sets and water vapour rises off the freezing ocean on Nov. 30. It was the ship’s final day in Frobisher Bay for the year before returning to more southerly waters. (Photo by Frank Reardon)
Quite the view
Iqaluit’s sky turns bright orange as the sun sets on Monday, Nov. 30, at 1:30 p.m., as seen from the dining room of Letia Obed. The ship in the bay is the fuel tanker Kitikmeot W. (Photo by Letia Obed)
Iqaluit bar fined for alleged violations of Nunavut public health orders
Fines amount to $2,875 each for three alleged violations
Iqaluit’s biggest cab company reduces service during lockdown
Arrangements for pick-ups between midnight and 5 a.m. must be made in advance
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City of Iqaluit to raise property taxes, sanitation rates and water delivery call-out fees
“This budget reflects the city’s commitment to listen to the growing needs of the community”
Northern lights over Iqaluit’s causeway
Blaine Heffernan captured this image of the northern lights above Iqaluit’s causeway around 8 p.m. on Nov. 19. “It was -17 with a -20 something windchill. The lights were definitely putting on an amazing performance!” he writes. (Photo by Blaine Heffernan)
Iqaluit police say “critical incident” peacefully resolved
31-year-old man faces charges of assault, possession of a weapon and failing to comply with release orders
Iqaluit remembers
More than 100 Iqalungmiut gathered around the cenotaph in front of the Iqaluit branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for a brief, socially distanced outdoor Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The annual ceremony, which is often held in the cadet hall, was moved due to pandemic precautions. (Photo by Dustin Patar)
Ottawa doles out $10 million to Iqaluit’s French school expansion
“This will be a space of cultural importance”
Watching sea ice form
Anwen Folger, six, looks at sea ice forming along Iqaluit’s beach behind the elders home on Tuesday, Oct. 28. (Photo by Mosha Folger)
Iqaluit mayor trying to deliver after “talking smack” a year ago
“Polarizing” Kenny Bell reflects on his rookie year
New Iqaluit city councillor sworn in
Iqaluit’s newest city councillor, John Fawcett (centre), poses for a photo with Mayor Kenny Bell (right) and Coun. Joanasie Akumalik (left) following his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3. Fawcett, a runner-up in the last municipal election, was appointed to fill the vacancy created by Malaiya Lucassie’s resignation in mid-October. (Photo courtesy of the City of Iqaluit)
Iqaluit Humane Society eyes move as shelter is slated to be demolished
“We need to start thinking about some longer-term, more sustainable solutions for animal care in the North”
Light and darkness
The boat Black Jet is silhouetted against the lights at Iqaluit’s deepwater port on Oct. 16. Iqaluit photographer Blaine Heffernan was composing the shot around 8 p.m. when a city-wide power outage occurred, helping to create the eerie ambience. “Sealift off-load continued in the darkness,” he writes. (Photo by Blaine Heffernan)
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Upon reflection
Iqaluit photographer Blaine Heffernan captured this image on Oct. 16. “The rain just started to let up and I noticed the perfect puddle driving down Federal Road,” he writes. “I knew I could reflect the big Qamutiq sign in it and using a long exposure on the vehicles going through the four-way, would create a great image. Set up the shot with a wide open aperture as I knew I would have many starbursts from the streetlights down ring road. This was the result!” (Photo by Blaine Heffernan)
Iqaluit RCMP provides details for body-worn camera pilot project
Trial deployment of the devices is expected to run for nine months, beginning Nov. 30
Iqaluit man charged with attempted murder
Eliyah Jonah, 46, also faces charge of forcible confinement
Iqaluit’s next city councillor appointed
Pending eligibility requirements, John Fawcett to fill vacant council seat
Nunavut’s first transitional housing project opens in Iqaluit
“This was not only a dream, but it was a necessity”