Says staff shortage delayed management plan
A management plan for Iqaluit’s deepsea port will be ready ahead of this summer’s sealift, says David Akeeagok, Nunavut’s minister of economic development and transportation.
Treatment plant has been offline for more than a year following possible fuel contamination
Council advises people in city to conserve water in case there are more system breaks
Reading of ‘How Black Mothers Say I Love You’ took place at the Black Heart Cafe in Iqaluit over the weekend
Five members of the African-Caribbean community in Iqaluit perform a stage reading of ‘How Black Mothers Say I Love You’ on Feb. 24 at Iqaluit’s Black Heart Cafe. The Nunavut Theatre Company and African and Caribbean Association hosted the reading. The play follows the story of an immigrant mother from Jamaica named Daphne as she challenges, and eventually reconciles with, the choices made by her daughters, Claudette and Valerie. (Photo by Meral Jamal)
Water main break forced need for water shutdowns; another shutdown possible in two weeks for another broken pipe
New roles designed to have more Inuit in executive positions
The event was held for the first time in person since the pandemic Feb. 25
Inhabit Media hosted its annual author event on Feb. 25, in-person for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public meet-and-greet with 18 writers, including horror writer Jamesie Fournier and children’s book writer Ceporah Mearns, took place at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre in Iqaluit. It was livestreamed across the organization’s social media channels such as Facebook for those who couldn’t attend in person. Those still interested in purchasing the books can do so online via Inhabit Media’s website. (Photo by Meral Jamal)
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Developer says he will turn to developing commercial space next
Changes needed to allow staff time for safety meetings
Three councillors describe importance of keeping a nearby snowmobile trail open
Some Iqalummiut shared concerns about taxi service in the city on social media; Caribou Cabs investigating complaints
Woodward’s MT Kitikmeot W fuel tanker sits in the Iqaluit deepsea port in December. The port also was used by the MT Qikiqtaaluk W. that same month. On Sept. 9, the Iqaluit deepsea port was granted substantial completion status, meaning it is ready for use and will be fully operational for this year’s upcoming sealift season, said GN spokesperson Weichien Chan in an email Friday. “We are currently working with stakeholders to finalize the operations plan, which we expect to be in place well before the first ship arrives,” Chan said. Sealift operations were not relocated to the new port after substantial completion in 2022, as it “would have caused a major disruption to sealift operations” forcing carriers NEAS and NSSI to relocate their sheds, equipment and operational tools to the port in the midst of sealift season, Chan said. (Photo courtesy of the Government of Nunavut)
Free three-week course was funded by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Nunavut Arctic College hosted a Fashion Show and Tell on campus in Iqaluit Friday. The event marked the end of a free parka-making course, hosted with funding from Qikiqtani Inuit Association. The three-week evening course was part of the college’s continuing education programming and received applications from more than 100 Iqalummiut, who were then entered into a draw to select the final participants randomly. The 10 parkas made by students were in children’s sizes and were given to students with young children studying at the college, who were selected through a draw as well. The Fashion Show and Tell marked the end of Culture Week at the college. (Photo by Meral Jamal)
Sewage backup sends stench throughout Iqaluit House; Northview REIT not answering questions, say tenants
New contract in place to run territory’s only group home, Department of Family Services says
Inhabit Media event allows public to meet, hear from writers covering wide range of genres
Some councillors wary of maintenance costs, but decided the crosswalk was necessary
City’s support comes with commitment to fast-track permits
Iqalummiut came out to participate in a parade followed by meet-and-greet with athletes Saturday
Dozens of Iqaluit residents came out to celebrate athletes returning from the Arctic Winter Games Saturday. Residents and the families of athletes participated in a parade that begin at the Iqaluit square and ended at the Arctic Winter Games Arena, where there was also the opportunity for a meet-and-greet. The parade was previously scheduled to take place earlier this month but was rescheduled due to bad weather. Team Nunavut athletes won 52 medals at the 2023 Games, which took place in Wood Buffalo, Alta. (Photo by Meral Jamal)
Qikiqtaaluk Corp. subsidiary hopes microgrid can prove renewable energy is sufficient and cost-effective
A sociologist and performer pair together to hold workshops for teens aged 12 to 17
Earlier planned event cancelled due to poor weather
City-wide shutdown Saturday due to leaking pipes and broken water valve; partial shutdown Monday caused by waterline causing sewer backup
