One Iqaluit resident says his speeds are half of what they usual are
The new year has brought slower internet to Nunavut, spurring some to call for better communications infrastructure in the North. “It’s been extremely slow,” said Jared Ottenhof, who lives in Iqaluit. Ottenhof, who uses Northwestel as his internet provider, says his internet speed tests in January have been half what they usually are. Typically, Ottenhof...
Dozer operator fell through ice at Black River port facility, company says
Territory’s housing shortage plays a bigger factor in cost, says Iqaluit bank manager
Pond Inlet latest hamlet to express support for proposal to expand Mary River iron mine
Decision to shutter Sikitu Sales and Services was ‘gut wrenching,’ says Arctic Co-operatives VP Duane Wilson
Alaska-based Far North Digital is teaming up with Finland’s Cinia on a new project connecting Japan with western Europe
Community Futures director calls for ‘creative way’ to help businesses cope with pandemic and emerging economic challenges
More drilling expected in summer of 2022
‘Instead of having bananas arrive once a week, they arrive twice a week,’ says VP Duane Wilson
Fifteen snowmobile or ATV engines, like the one in this picture, were patched up last week in Rankin Inlet for free by Arctic Co-operatives Ltd. trainees from across Nunavut. From left: Jimmy Evalik, Scott Kadlutsiak, Silas Etuk and Sandy Kaunak were four of eight participants for the co-op’s small engine repair workshop. Its last workshop like this was in 2018, also held in Rankin Inlet, but was led by technicians from the south. This year, Jamie Nakashuk and Jackie Nowdluk from Pangnirtung led the group and helped form the first all-Inuit workshop put on by the co-op, said training co-ordinator Sherry Smadella. (Photo by Sherry Smadella)
Nunavut government says move aimed at reducing binge drinking
Here are the winners of the 2021 Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce business awards, seen on Nov. 26. The chamber handed out the awards for its 26th year at Iqaluit’s Aqsarniit hotel. Typically, the awards are handed out at the Nunavut Trade Show, but the trade show was cancelled this year due to COVID-19. From left: Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce executive director Chris West; Tommy Manning, accepting the lifetime achievement award on behalf of Timmun Alariaq from Huit Huit Tours in Kinngait; volunteer of the year Mike Wilkins from RL Hanson Construction Ltd.; special achievement award winner Thor Simonsen from Hitmakerz; businessperson of the year Clarence Synard from NCC Investment Group Inc.; business of the year award winner Allan Mullin from Al’s BnB and his two employees, Lester Taqqaugaq and Samuel Illupalik. (Photo courtesy of Chris West)
‘We are fully caught up heading into the holiday season,’ says spokesperson Andrew Pope
Lack of water combined with ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to a tough year for some entrepreneurs
Nordgold Northquest Ltd. estimates Pistol Bay project holds 1.58 million ounces of gold
Parents were kept home from work without enough babysitters to meet hamlet’s needs, says SAO
‘Our cultures and traditions are not for sale,’ says Pond Inlet’s Enookie Inuarak
Baffinland says it’s ‘well equipped’ for potential fuel spill from increased shipping activity
Inuit Certainty Agreement calls for work to be paused during big environmental problems, company says
One critic says video is ‘racist’; union says it shows testimonies freely given by Inuit workers
Sanirajak and Grise Fiord join Arctic Bay in voicing support
Company’s goal is to ship 30 million tonnes of iron ore per year, says executive
New store expected to open ‘sometime this fall’
Public hearing over the Mary River mine expansion resumes in Iqaluit
The review board’s hearing will resume Nov. 1 to Nov. 6
80-metre trawler will be largest owned in Canada, says CEO
Former premier and land claims negotiator will be CEO Brian Penney’s personal advisor
Coun. Kyle Sheppard says he’ll bring forward written motion Nov. 9
Kitikmeot and Kivalliq hearings delayed to March 2022
