Part of research vessel’s purpose is for communities to develop own fisheries
The RV Ludy Pudluk is back in Nunavut waters for its second year of inshore fishing research. After spending last year in Sanikiluaq and Kinngait, the $2.
Kitchen ‘badly’ needs renovations, says manager
Health Department encourages Nunavummiut to prepare for an increase in cases, get vaccinated
Neighbour dispute caused lockdown order, spokesperson says
John Main predicted in June that 11 health centres would close; only 2 did
Party members to choose between 5 candidates in vote Sept. 10
Fuel spill at new centre forced partial shutdown 2 weeks ago; fumes still detected there
Vehicle part of an overland excursion from Yellowknife to Resolute Bay when it was lost on March 23
Mechanical issue prevented passengers from leaving Aug. 23
Kivalliq Alternative Energy says $10-million project could provide 31 per cent of community’s energy needs
It was a busy day on Qikiqtarjuaq’s waterfront on Monday as the season’s first sealift arrived the same morning as a passenger cruise ship. The Rosaire A Desgagnés cargo ship, left, arrived in the early morning, bringing shipments for residents and a municipal vehicle, while Aurora Expeditions’ Greg Mortimer carried passengers to visit the hamlet. Both ships had left by the afternoon. The sealift’s next stop is Clyde River. Another sealift is expected to arrive in Qikiqtarjuaq later in the summer. (Photos courtesy of Daisy Nuqingaq)
Dr. Patterson encourages vaccination, warns of winter infection wave
More available staff allows centre to open doors Sept. 7, Health Department announces
Diamond will be fully paid for by the Jays Care Foundation, says hamlet CAO
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Say lengthy delay is costing them $450 per night and they’ve been told they won’t be compensated
NATO secretary general, Trudeau and federal cabinet ministers were there to talk about arctic security
Territory expands vaccine eligibility to all children ages six months to four years
Numbers released Friday show 161 people with active or latent TB
British Columbia MP Bob Zimmer, right, the federal Conservative party critic for northern affairs and Arctic sovereignty, was in Nunavut recently to meet with territorial, business and community leaders. He is pictured here with Canadian Coast Guard Capt. D. Barron and the coast guard’s assistant commissioner for the Arctic region, Neil O’Rourke, touring the coast guard icebreaker Henry Larsen. (Photo courtesy of MP Bob Zimmer’s office)
Review board decision scheduled between Sept. 19 and 23; 1st round of terminations starts Sept. 25
Not clear whether agreement in principle includes any financial obligations
Stop there part of larger visit in Canada to discuss defence and security
Centre providing emergency services only; results from air samples likely to be ready next week
Canadian Forces members travelled near Qikiqtarjuaq, formerly known as Jenny Lind Island, by helicopter on Aug. 17 for Operation Nanook-Nunakput. The Arctic Response Company Group was scouting the area surrounding the island, which is about 100 kilometres from Cambridge Bay. Operation Nanook-Nunakput continues until Aug. 29 near Cambridge Bay, Pond Inlet, Arctic Bay and Qikiqtarjuaq. (Photo by Bdr. Julia Currie, Canadian Forces)
