News quiz March 21 | Dogs race and politicians talk
Challenge yourself with our weekly quiz on the news of the North
Another week of headlines has flown by, so fire up the quiz once more. Let’s go! 1.
Nunavut needs good, reliable information — quickly
Media and government must work together to combat misinformation
Company behind uranium exploration project clarifies Baker Lake plans for residents
Bayridge Resources Corp., holds information sessions to reassure people no exploration work has started
Throne speech focuses on wellness, opportunity and accountability
Commissioner Eva Aariak outlines government’s ‘Ikajuqtigiikta’ mandate, which means ‘let’s help each other’
Gathering fresh water from Duval River
Lisa Evic fills water jugs at the Duval River in Pangnirtung on Tuesday. Her cousin Simeonie Lucassie Aakeeshoo Akpik, who photographed her, says residents regularly travel up the river to collect fresh water and use it for coffee and tea. Fed mainly by snowmelt and glacial runoff, the river is the community’s primary source of drinking water. (Photo by Simeonie Lucassie Aakeeshoo Akpik)
NIRB sends Gray’s Bay impact statement back to proponent
West Kitikmeot Resources Corp. CEO ‘not disheartened,’ working with review board on new submission
NTI brings back voting vouchers, moves election date to May 27
At least three potential leaders vow to enter race
Icy neighbour moves into Patricia Bay
Nellie Iqalukjuak is dwarfed by an iceberg lodged in the ice in Patricia Bay, near Clyde River, last week. Her husband George Iqalukjuak, who photographed her on the ice, said icebergs of this size are not common in the sheltered bay and can sometimes remain there for months. Some residents collect pieces of the ice for drinking water, he said. (Photo courtesy of George Iqalukjuak)
4 spending bills passed as legislative assembly nears close
MLAs approve money to keep government operating along with capital plan
No fuel price changes anticipated despite Middle East war, minister says
George Hickes provides update on Petroleum Products Division as conflict continues around Iran
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Auditor general returns for 5th Nunavut family services audit
Followup to gauge improvements to territorial government’s handling of kids in care
Say what? Mental health, nation-building and a lot of housing
Housing was the most-discussed issue during Nunavut’s sixth assembly
Arviat shoots, it scores: Community wins arena upgrades
Hamlet wins $50,000 for arena work in national contest; could be in line for an even bigger prize
Cambridge Bay still waiting for beer and wine store, 9 years later
Hamlet residents want government-run store to curb bootlegging of hard liquor, MLA says
ᖁᕐᓗᖅᑐᐊᕐᔪᕐᒥ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᖅᑕᐅᓂᖓ ᓇᓚᐅᑦᑖᕆᕗᖅ ᖁᕝᕙᕆᐊᖅᓯᕐᔪᐊᕐᓂᐅᔪᒥ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᐊᕐᕌᒎᑉ ᐃᓗᐊᓂ ᓴᖅᑭᑎᑕᐅᕙᒃᑐᑦ ᑲᑎᓕᒫᕐᓗᒋᑦ
ᕿᑎᕐᒥᐅᑦ ᐱᖓᖕᓇᖓᓂ ᐊᑐᖅᑐᒃᓴᑦ ᑯᐊᐳᕇᓴᓐ ᐅᖃᖅᐳᑦ $1B ᐊᖅᑯᑎᖓᓂ ᐊᒻᒪ ᑐᓚᒃᑕᕐᕕᖕᒥ ᐊᖏᒡᓕᒋᐊᖅᑎᑦᑎᔪᓐᓇᖅᐳᖅ ᓄᓇᕘᑉ ᐊᓂᐊᑎᑦᑎᓂᖓᓂ 20%−ᒧᑦ
News quiz March 14 | Idlout walks and MLAs talk
Test your knowledge of the news of the North with our weekly quiz
How will Idlout feel at home in Liberal caucus?
Nunavut MP must walk back criticism she heaped on Carney and Trudeau governments for 4 years
Baffin mayors highlight housing needs across region
Leaders plan to present 6-point resolution to territorial government
Say what? Nunavut MLAs talk hockey, birthdays and Trump
Hansard analysis reveals the weirder topics MLAs brought up over the past 4 years
Voters’ calls, NDP woes and more influence led to party switch: Idlout
Nunavut MP describes ‘amazing’ reception by Liberal caucus, backlash from ‘keyboard warriors’
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Rankin Inlet medical boarding home ‘not feasible right now,’ says health minister
Passengers are stuck at airport when flights are cancelled or delayed, Kivalliq MLAs say
‘Too many people have given up’: Why won’t more Nunavummiut vote?
People are disengaged and don’t see the value in casting ballots, observers say
MLAs call for concrete answers on medevac contract, airport work
Ministers queried Wednesday in the legislative assembly
Idlout gains ‘leverage’ by joining Liberals, former MP says
‘The knives will be out,’ cautions Peter Ittinuar, who also crossed the floor of the House of Commons more than 4 decades ago
Read Lori Idlout’s full statement on joining Liberal government
Former NDP MP cites desire to work alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney to respond to ‘crucial moment’ for Nunavut