Astro Hill developer has new hotel under construction, recently completed renovations at ‘the Frob’
The owner of Iqaluit’s Frobisher Inn has big plans for the future as it continues to make investments in its properties, including a top-to-bottom renovation of the hotel while construction continues on a new hotel on its Astro Hill property.
From left, Aez Arslan, Rayyan Awais and Ayyan Ali share a big breakfast at the Iqaluit Masjid Mosque on Friday morning. Iqaluit’s Muslim community is coming together to mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the breaking of the month’s final fast. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Kuujjuaq, other Nunavik communities experience severe weather as well
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says prefabricated construction is best way to go
Burlesque dancer and circus artist Valérie David performs to the tune of “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,” by the late French cabaret singer Édith Piaf, at Iqaluit’s Franco Centre on Saturday night. The Montreal-based artist led a pole-dancing workshop at the venue, organized in celebration of International Women’s Day, which was on March 8. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Classically trained baritone surprises Iqaluit audiences
Frozen water line forced temporary closure
Facility closed for 3rd day as crews assess issue
Second storm in as many weeks brings high winds, snow to Nunavut capital
23-unit building set to go up on Nikku Lane
YWCA Agvik Nunavut staff Alice Hebb, left, and Pearl Flores blast female hip-hop during an event the organization hosted Sunday to mark International Women’s Day. More than 60 women and their children enjoyed games and free yoga, massages, and hair-braiding, as well as free photo shoots by professional photographers from Full Art Media. The event was supported by the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council and the Government of Nunavut. (Photo by Daron Letts)
War not the path to peace, says Sima Sahar Zerehi, who was born in the country’s southern region
Ronald Famulag recalls 3 strangers helping him after vehicle was stuck in snowdrift Sunday
Ethan Hagstrom, from Edmonton, shoots pool at the Storehouse Bar and Grill in Iqaluit on Wednesday evening. The advanced-care paramedic’s flight to Pangnirtung was cancelled due to poor weather. He said he always wears an orange suit and top hat when he travels to Nunavut communities for work because it’s an ice-breaker when he meets new friends. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Marc Miller meets with Iqaluit organizations that received past funding from his departments
Taya Tootoo wants to hire part-time staff to process donations; find bigger, more permanent space for store
David Aglukark and team face off against previous champions, Olympic gold winners in national tournament
Community shares food and prayer during evening gathering
Conditions deteriorated Sunday afternoon, expected to improve Monday afternoon
Filming has started in Apex for season 2 of popular TV comedy
Outage leaves part of city in the dark for about 3 hours Thursday
New contract gives unionized workers 7.5% retro pay, then 3% raises over next 2 years
Department of Education staff don pink in recognition of Pink Shirt Day, declared by the Nunavut government on Wednesday. The day represents an opportunity to demonstrate a unified stand against bullying. (Photo courtesy of Victor Pootoogook)
Memorandum of understanding asks Ottawa for dependable funding and northern voices to be included in defence planning
Avid reader Asa Allakariallak, 6, shows her favourite page from her favourite storybook, titled “Takannaaluk.” She was among the many readers who attended an Inuktitut book giveaway hosted by Inhabit Media at Iqaluit’s Frobisher Inn on Sunday afternoon. The giveaway was to celebrate Inuktut Language Month, which runs for the rest of February. (Photo by Daron Letts)
