Longtime Nunavut leader pleaded guilty in March to operation of a vehicle with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit
A former Iqaluit city councillor will be sentenced in the new year for an impaired driving-related charge that stems from November 2023.
David Kunuk of Iqaluit shows off his truck, decorated in a festive fashion Monday. He says he plans to go big with brightly lit decorations at his home as well for the City of Iqaluit’s upcoming annual Holiday Light Contest. Judges will award first, second and third-place prizes for the best-decorated homes or businesses after touring the city on Dec. 11 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Iqaluit museum appeals to public for historical items related to the old Apex bridge
Leonard Christie, age four, drops his handwritten letter to Santa Claus into the express mail bag at the Iqaluit Centennial Library on Nov. 30. Leonard and his siblings made colourful crafts during a letter-writing workshop for kids, organized by volunteers with the Friends of the Iqaluit Public Library. Children in Iqaluit are invited to write letters to Santa by addressing them to: Santa Claus North Pole H0H 0H0 Canada. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Dimitri Pellerin, 10, mills wood on a table saw with Robert Comeau, a supervisor with the Qajakkut Society, on Dec. 2. Pellerin was part of a twice-weekly drop-in workshop hosted by the society. Funded by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s Cultural Activities Program, the workshops offer Inuit of all ages hands-on experience piecing together two varieties of traditional-style kayaks. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Santa Claus visits with children at the Christmas Craft Market organized by Carrefour Nunavut, held Dec. 1 at École des Trois Soleils in Iqaluit. Santa circled the gymnasium several times, ensuring all the children had an opportunity to share a special moment and receive some candy canes. (Photo by Daron Letts)
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Highest-ranking officer vows to launch fraud investigation moments after loss
Completion of sewer installation work at the Queen Elizabeth Way and Sinaa Street intersection in Iqaluit is delayed. The full road closure — which was expected to end Dec. 1 — will instead remain in effect until Dec. 6 and traffic will continue to be rerouted via Palaugaa Drive and Mattaaq Crescent, said city spokesperson Geoff Byrne. (Photo by Daron Letts)
First event in monthly Niriliuqtiit Unite! series planned for Saturday night
39-year-old man to appear in court Dec. 19
Compressor failure, unsafe surface relocates rink users to Arctic Winter Games arena
Staff Sargeant gave update to council Tuesday night; City has seen dozens of break-ins over past few months
Qulliq Energy Corp. says outage is necessary to install new generator at the power plant
Second meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Apex
Residents already held celebration Nov. 16; councillors suggest naming bridge, unveiling commemorative plaque
Staff Sgt. Darrell Gill gives update Tuesday to Iqaluit city council
Guns and Hoses event between RCMP and Iqaluit fire department raises money for food centre and men’s health initiatives
Work part of conditions to access $8.8M in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. money
Maika Nauyuk, 7, picks out some fur trim for her mother to sew at Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum on Nov. 22. When asked, she said the fox fur, in her right hand, was softer than her pink Squishmallow plush toy named Strawberry in her left hand. The event was a two-day sale organized by Winnipeg-based Northern Heritage Furs. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Akshay Somaroo arrested in September ship was in Iqaluit port
Surveillance footage from Oct. 5 incident released Monday
Mary Itorcheak displays fresh Arctic char for sale on Nov. 23 at Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit. Her partner and his friend caught the fish on the Sylvia Grinnell River the day before. She offered her catch as part of a bake sale and rummage sale fundraiser for student leadership programs at the school. (Photo by Daron Letts)
City announces information sessions scheduled for Nov. 27 and 28
