William Autut pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2020 death of Leah Kilabuk, he is eligible for parole after serving 9 years
This story was updated on Thursday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m. ET. In a packed Iqaluit courtroom Tuesday, William Autut was handed a life sentence for the violent killing of Leah Kilabuk four years ago.
Young people in Iqaluit take advantage of a makeshift ice rink in front of Northmart earlier this week, before a blizzard hit the city on Thursday. The rink is made by the City of Iqaluit. (Photo by Livete Ataguyuk)
City says update coming later Friday evening for rec buildings’ reopening
City administrator says timing of budget made putting out request for proposals unfeasible
Amber Aglukark, right, was sworn in as the newest member of Iqaluit city council Tuesday night. At left, Mayor Solomon Awa applauds as municipal clerk Tammy Ernst-Doiron collects the documents Aglukark signed as the rest of council looks on. Aglukark was selected to take on the role earlier this month in a council vote after a callout for applications. She replaces Jack Anawak, who resigned in the fall. (Photo courtesy of City of Iqaluit)
Winds gust up to 90 km/h; 25 cm of snow expected
Months-long leak led to skyrocketing bills; council balks at suggestion city should front costs
Some Nunavut MLAs wore pink shirts and other accessories in the legislative assembly Wednesday as part of a national anti-bullying initiative. Across Canada, Feb. 28 is Pink Shirt Day, when schools and other organizations raise awareness and call for an end to bullying. In her statement to colleagues Wednesday morning, Education Minister Pamela Gross said the Government of Nunavut is developing a new anti-bullying handbook to provide to schools for the next school year. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Aqsarniit Middle School youth prepare to host performances on March 1 and 2
Nunavut International Film Festival marks its fourth year with showings at Astro Theatre
Business owner eyes distribution of custom-made Inuit products across Canada and the world
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City will spend $907,900 to buy water truck, two sewage trucks from N.W.T. supplier
If council approves plan, it could lead to 40 to 60 new single-family homes in Tundra Valley area
Judge recommends Mosesee Nakashook serve time in territory instead of southern prison; attack happened in 2020
This year’s events run from April 5 to 14
‘At the end of the day, you can feel it more,’ one athlete says of more intense drills
City’s 2024 budget was approved Feb. 13; includes no tax increases for residents
$2 increase a challenge for those who don’t make money, one elder says
Councillors use secret-ballot, ranked vote to replace Jack Anawak, who resigned days after being sworn in
Councillors expected to choose from applicants next week; seat became vacant when Jack Anawak resigned
Iqaluit elders receive more than 100 packages of country food Thursday, including caribou, Arctic char and other essentials, from the Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society at the Elders Qammaq. (Photo by Livete Ataguyuk)
City’s finance committee backs $82M capital plan; $58M operating budget
Cold weather didn’t stop Johnny Manning from finishing off one of his Dancing Bear carvings in Iqaluit Wednesday. The high temperature for the day was – 20 C with a chance of light snow. (Photo by Livete Ataguyuk)
Total cost of two-year project is just over $1M
