Inuit org reduces size of individual benefit to reach more people
Inuit families in the Qikiqtani region can still apply for a new COVID-19 relief program called the Qikiqtani Family Support Initiative, worth $1,000 per family. When first announced earlier this week, the benefit was worth more: $1,500 per family.
“We ask residents of Sanikiluaq to remain at home at this time and limit contact with other residents including family members not residing in the same household”
Half of income support recipients may have taken CERB money in error
Glencore Raglan announces second case, unrelated to first one
“Would you like to notify the authorities, but you don’t know how? This is now possible.”
Quebec health authorities have validated positive test results found Oct. 30
“An increase in cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba has prompted the province to reduce services”
“There was confusion and misunderstanding regarding CERB eligibility among Inuit,” says resolution passed at annual meeting
Teachers across the territory are being trained to use the software, called Edsby
Nunavik health board to open its own screening clinic in Montreal
Company says it’s taking extra steps to ensure safety of employees and contractors
Glencore Raglan and Canadian Royalties employees will be flown off site by air ambulance
“There is no evidence of transmission at Mary River mine at this time”
Narwhals lack “key gene” to fight off viruses
“It means not leaving the house”
“The second wave of COVID-19 in Canada is making the situation unpredictable”
“With all the rant and craziness from security to make sure we didn’t mix inside the airport, we were in a tin can together”
Two Ivujivik residents who tested positive for COVID-19 remain in isolation
Cases raise concerns about screening and travel protocols in the region
“Smaller jurisdictions face distinct challenges and circumstances”
Recommendations and guidelines in place to reduce the risk of spreading a virus
“South-North travel restrictions may be reinstated,” health board warns, if cases grow
They will not return to Nunavik until they “no longer presents a risk of spreading the virus”
“It’s something we haven’t experienced before. We’re preparing as we go”
“I can report that there is no further evidence of transmission on site”
