Nunavut

Baffinland warns of layoffs in ‘emergency’ request over shipping limits

Company pressures federal government to allow it to continue shipping 6 million tonnes per year from Mary River mine

Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. will lay off more than 1,700 workers — close to two-thirds of its workforce — if the federal government does not allow the company to ship more iron ore this year, says CEO Brian Penney.

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Bargain hunting at Pond Inlet’s flea market

Market takes place most Saturdays at 3 p.m.

Crystal Nutarak buys a roll of veggie sushi and rainbow cupcakes from Molleen Anaviapik at Pond Inlet’s flea market May 21. The flea market begins most Saturdays at 3 p.m. at the community hall while supplies last, which normally isn’t long. On this Saturday, Anaviapik sold out of her sushi, cupcakes and fruitcake in 10 minutes. (Photo by David Venn)

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Graduation celebrations in Pond Inlet

Nunavut Sivuniksavut sends off new graduates in online ceremony

Jeannie Ootoova celebrates her graduation from Nunavut Sivuniksavut with her family in Pond Inlet. (Photo courtesy of Jeannie Ootoova)