Nunavut

Sanirajak’s new mayor sworn in

Jaypetee Audlakiak finishes first in 5-way byelection race

Jaypetee Audlakiak was sworn in as mayor of Sanirajak on Thursday, three days after winning a byelection in the hamlet of about 900 people. Audlakiak received 47 votes, according to results posted on Facebook by Elections Nunavut.

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Raising a little hell in Cambridge Bay

Canadian rock band Trooper performs in Cambridge Bay as part of the Kitikmeot Trade Show. The group behind the 1978 hit “Raise a Little Hell” played two shows in the community, on Feb. 20 and 21. The Nunavut hamlet is the northernmost place Trooper has ever played, said a post from the group on Facebook. “Being invited into this culture that sits as the crown on top of our country is an honour we never take lightly. Quana,” the post said. (Photo courtesy of Trooper/Facebook)

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