Blame the changing tides: Sealift operators, GN, say port is being used as intended
Iqaluit’s deepsea port opened July 25 with a lot of fanfare, a sealskin ribbon cutting and political leaders posing for photos as the MV Qamutik was docked nearby.
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
Elders’ society’s proposed 42-unit building to be presented to council as next step
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care in their jurisdictions met in Iqaluit Thursday
Federal Minister for Children, Families and Social Development Karina Gould, centre, stands with federal, provincial and territorial ministers most responsible for early learning and child care at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre in Iqaluit Thursday. The ministers, who met as part of the one-day forum held in Nunavut, discussed how to strengthen the child care system across the country. The work forward involves strengthening the workforce through “improved working conditions and compensation that reflects their professional education, experience and responsibilities,” Gould, who co-chaired the meeting with Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Early years and the Minister responsible for the Status of Women Natalie Jameson, said at a news conference following the meeting. (Photo by Meral Jamal)
Grinnell Place Family Wellness site scheduled to reopen July 18; people urged to contact RCMP in case of emergency
Clare’s Law could be a preventive tool, says Coun. Kimberly Smith
Mite-caused skin infestation detected July 8 at Aaqqigiarvik Correctional Healing Facility
City to pay $20,000 for Nunami Stantec to explore Unnamed Lake as possible backup pumping station
RCMP in Iqaluit kept Nunavut Day celebrations going Monday afternoon with a barbecue outside division headquarters. Officers worked the grills to serve up some cheeseburgers and hot dogs for dozens of families who lined up for lunch. The bulk of Nunavut Day celebrations took place Sunday, as the community celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and Nunavut Act being passed by Parliament. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Holiday marks 30th anniversary of Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
Bylaw officers find no impaired drivers during Canada Day check stop program
