Iqaluit

Poilievre promises permanent military base for Iqaluit

Conservative leader also plans to buy icebreakers, increase Canadian Rangers roster if elected

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised Monday to build a permanent military base in Iqaluit that would be completed within two years if he becomes prime minister.

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Pilimmaksaivik open house in Iqaluit

Northern Affairs Minister Gary Anandasangaree, right, and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. president Jeremy Tunraluk, centre, speak with employees of Pilimmaksaivik while touring its new office on Thursday. The centre, which supports Inuit employment in the territory, moved to the new office space in September. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)

Photo rush in air

Premier P.J. Akeeagok, far right, and Northern Affairs Minister Gary Anandasangaree, far left, pose for photographers, following takeoff on board a Kenn Borek Air plane in February. They were flying over the Kuugaaluk River, to see the site chosen as a potential location for a future hydroelectric plant to service Iqaluit, and the flyover allowed officials to view it. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)

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Tuesday night karaoke draws musical crowd

Faith Russell covers “Little Black Submarine” by the Black Keys, on karaoke night Tuesday at the Storehouse Bar and Grill in Iqaluit. Russell hosts the weekly karaoke nights. Other singers performed songs by artists like Gnarls Barkley, Tracy Chapman, Tom Waits, the Georgia Satellites, and Neil Diamond. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Soccer day in Iqaluit

The under-18 boys’ soccer team scrimmages Saturday in the Inuksuk High School gym for Soccer Day in Iqaluit. The event attracted dozens of young athletes eager for skill-challenging drills, games and lots of pizza. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Hurry hard!

Colton Whalen, 7, runs a drill during his first-ever curling lesson with instructor Sadie Pinksen. He’s taking part in the Little Rocks program, hosted Monday nights by the Iqaluit Curling Club for children aged six to 12. (Photo by Daron Letts)