Nunavut

‘I just want to get home’: Iqaluit student calls for women-only rideshare

Rosalie DeMaio to host Aug. 27 meeting for participants to share their stories about taxi services

Unwanted comments and advances from some male taxi drivers make Rosalie DeMaio question whether she can safely rely on cabs to get around Iqaluit.

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Games on!

Kivalliq Summer Games get underway in Rankin Inlet

Troy Innuksuk of Rankin Inlet, left, beats Russell Suluk of Arviat in the senior men’s hand pull event during the Kivalliq Summer Games in Chesterfield Inlet on Friday evening. Mark Amarok of Chesterfield Inlet officiates. The Games continue through Sunday in the community hall. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Live on air in Rankin Inlet

Radio announcer Emma Okalik plays a song by late Chesterfield Inlet recording artist Charlie Panigoniak during her shift at Rankin Inlet’s 97.9 FM radio station on Thursday. Operated by the Tagjaaraqpaluk Radio Society, the channel broadcasts music, birthday greetings, happy anniversary messages and public service announcements. Bingos are broadcast every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Rolling through summer

Kevin Kolola zips by during a bike rodeo in Rankin Inlet on Wednesday. The 10-year-old was among 60 young cyclists who participated in the event, during which children rolled through an obstacle course and learned about bike safety. It was hosted by the hamlet, fire department, RCMP and Government of Nunavut. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Fishing in the rain

Martin Kreelak spearfishes from the shore of Prince River just outside Baker Lake on Friday. A light rain fell as he caught a lake trout. Other days he catches Arctic char as well, he said. (Photo courtesy of Mary Kreelak)

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