MLA says people are concerned about intimidation, thefts and assaults in the area
A security guard posted at Iqaluit’s beer and wine store seems to be deterring criminals. The Finance Department stationed the guard in the parking lot of the store, which is operated by Nunavut’s liquor and cannabis commission, on Aug.
The sealift ship Zelada Desgagnés is shown docked in foggy conditions Monday morning at Iqaluit’s new deepsea port, which officially opened on July 25. It is the first time a sealift ship has unloaded its cargo directly on the wharf. The ship is expected to remain in port until noon on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Brian Tattuinee)
Centre will be in Iqaluit; NTI to train staff and develop programming
Local artisans display their talents at annual event in Iqaluit Square
Numa Ottokie reels in the first of nine Arctic char he caught at the bottom of the waterfalls on Sylvia Grinnell River on Aug. 12. It was a crisp summer day with the temperature reaching 11 C. More than 50 people were out enjoying the park at around the same time Ottokie was there, with many fishing on the river and others picnicking further up on the rocks. (Photo by Jorge Antunes)
Longtime politician is 1 of 2 additions to leadership of Inuit women’s organization
CCGS Des Groseilliers makes scheduled crew change
Proposal estimates $8.8M needed to build 160 new units
Iqaluit municipal officers, RCMP check approximately 125 vehicles in spot check program
Blame the changing tides: Sealift operators, GN, say port is being used as intended
Maintenance work to cause outage from around midnight to 6 a.m.
After a days-long elimination draw, the City of Iqaluit declared Willa the dog as the Best Pet of 2023. Willa, who lives in Apex, enjoys playing with local children. “If a child throws a ball, Willa brings it back,” stated city spokesperson Kent Driscoll in a city news release announcing the winner. To enter the contest, community members were asked to send in a photo of their pet wearing their City of Iqaluit domestic animal licence. Willa received a bag full of treats including plenty of balls and toys to play with. (Photo courtesy of the City of Iqaluit)
Workers had been on strike for 19 weeks; talks kicked into high gear after new board named at housing authority
$15,000 prize from ParticipACTION will be used by city’s recreation department for well-being of community
Union members expected to vote Tuesday on deal that could end four-month-old strike
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Move called temporary measure to address labour dispute; NEU president says talks will resume Monday
New docks and other upgrades will make the area accessible throughout the entire tide cycle
Construction activities scheduled to take place between 2025 and 2028
$85M port should lead to more efficient unloading, lower prices, faster services, officials say
Bargaining team for workers met with authority representative and a mediator in Ottawa on Friday
GN invites public to attend opening ceremony with festivities, tours of the site
Anglers in Iqaluit cast their fishing lines from the rocky shoreline of Sylvia Grinnell River on Sunday evening. After a week of clouds and rain, residents of the Nunavut capital were blessed with sunny weather over the weekend. The beautiful weather is set to stick around for most of the coming week, according to an Environment and Climate Change Canada forecast, with the exception of Tuesday which is calling for a 60 per cent chance of rain. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Awa, Stevenson want city to protect itself against ‘onslaught of for-profit organizations’ looking for industrial land
Unionized workers at public housing authority have been on strike since March 17
