Alex McConnachie implores federal minister to step in, saying people are waiting too long for mail
People in Iqaluit are waiting hours to pick up parcels and as long as a month to receive registered mail, and the problem is only getting worse as Christmas approaches, says resident Alex McConnachie. He wrote a letter Nov.
Officers note increase in designated drivers compared to previous week, according to city news release
The days continue to get shorter in Iqaluit. This photo was taken at around 9 a.m. Wednesday at the old cemetery. The many crosses cast small shadows over the powdery snow. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Judo instructor, thrift store founder, library volunteer among those singled out during annual recognition event
The lights of the homes in Apex make for a pretty winter scene in this twilight photo. The days are getting shorter in Iqaluit as Christmas approaches, with a 1:52 p.m. sunset Tuesday. (Photo by Jason Sudlovenick, special to Nunatsiaq News)
Public invited to take part in annual celebration
Take a pic with Santa, bake a festive cookie and string some lights for a chance to win prizes
Case revolves around access to assessment program for special needs students
Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre executive director admits ‘oversight’ in not filing for reduction
Inuusirvik Community Wellness Hub was 15 years in the making, organization says
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In Iqaluit, Apex, the road to Apex, Arctic Winter Games Complex and École des Trois Soleil were all without power Wednesday after a vehicle accident in Apex. Qulliq Energy Corp. reported there is a delay in replacing the pole due to adverse weather conditions. (Photo by Livete Ataguyuk)
Mayor adds item to agenda at last minute; colleagues direct administration to create policy
Iqaluit firefighters responded to a blaze at about 6 p.m. Tuesday in a shed behind the abandoned gas bar next to Grind and Brew. City of Iqaluit spokesperson Kent Driscoll said 22 firefighters remained at the scene for about 90 minutes. Firefighters could be seen removing objects from the shed, while one of the RCMP officers on scene took photos of the small structure. So far, officials say they have not discerned a cause for the fire. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Random weekend blitz nabs 6 alleged impaired drivers
Local leaders from across the territory gather for annual general meeting this week in Iqaluit
A school bus in Iqaluit with students on board narrowly escapes an accident in the Plateau area Tuesday morning. The roads were slippery enough to prompt the City of Iqaluit to issue a public service announcement urging drivers to be careful on the roads. The announcement said sand trucks were working to improve road conditions after temperatures hovered around freezing overnight, bringing some snow mixed with freezing rain. (Photo by Livete Ataguyuk)
Mayors, municipal leaders gather in territorial capital
Iqaluit Mayor Solomon Awa, seated at the table on the left, chairs a meeting of Qikiqtaaluk region leaders on day one of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities’ annual general meeting. The four-day conference runs Monday through Thursday and will feature political keynote speakers, election of NAM board members and an awards ceremony. While Qikiqtaaluk leaders were meeting, leaders from the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions were also holding discussions in other rooms at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre in Iqaluit. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Instructor Benoit Havard of White Bear Adventure offers ski lessons to École des Trois-Soleils students on Nov. 23 on the hill near the power plant in Iqaluit. Havard was working in partnership with the Iqaluit Ski Club-Aniirajak (which means ‘to play outdoors’ in Inuktitut). (Photo by Livete Ataguyuk)
It was a mostly one-sided affair Nov. 25 as the RCMP hockey team, in the red uniforms, defeated Iqaluit’s firefighters 7-3 in the Guns and Hoses charity hockey game. Close to 100 people attended the first responders’ matchup at the Arnaitok Arena to watch the RCMP win for the second straight year. The game was a fundraiser for both the Iqaluit firefighters’ Movember men’s health campaign and for Iqaluit’s food bank. In total, $2,170 was raised, according to fire Chief Steve McGean. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Christopher Piugattuk of Igloolik had his prize — a traditional Inuit dogsled whip — wrapped playfully around his neck during raffle giveaways at the end of Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s regional Qimuksiqtiit conference that wrapped up in Iqaluit on Nov. 23. (Photo by Livete Ataguyuk)
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3-day event wrapped Thursday in Iqaluit
Jordan Kovic sentenced to probation on 3 other charges related to incident
Annual Guns and Hoses match a fundraiser for first responders’ Movember campaign
