Photo: Tasiujaq celebrates newly renovated airport

From left, Transport Quebec’s Philippe Lemire, Ungava MNA Jean Boucher, Tasiujaq elder Tommy Cain, Tasiujaq mayor Billy Cain, Quebec minister responsible for the Nord-du-Québec region Luc Blanchette and Kativik Regional Government chair Jennifer Munick pose at the inauguration of Tasiujaq’s newly-renovated airport terminal July 5. The $8.1 million upgrade includes an expansion and renovation of the airport terminal, the addition of a power gate to control access to the runway, renovations to the hangar and lighting and draining system upgrades. The new terminal in Tasiujaq is the fifth to be inaugurated as part of the Nunavik Airports Infrastructure Improvement Plan.(PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE KRG)