Families 'suffering' since Ottawa cut universal program that spent $89.5M over 2 years, Idlout says
A universal food voucher program helped more than 15,000 Inuit children and youths over two years at a cost of close to $90 million before it was discontinued by the federal government this year, says Nunavut MP Lori Idlout.
Last year's record already beaten; mass screenings starting
John Main envisions vehicles operating in all 25 communities; project hadn’t ‘panned out’ as planned, former premier said
Pink cocaine is not real cocaine; contains fentanyl, ketamine and other unknown chemicals
Iqaluit firefighters respond to a call at a multiplex building on Queen Elizabeth Way Thursday afternoon. During a medical call to building 187, paramedics noticed smoke and called in the firefighters, said City of Iqaluit spokesperson Geoff Byrne. Firefighters quickly doused the fire. Nobody was injured, there was no structural damage, and residents were able to return home shortly afterward. The RCMP is investigating the fire. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Results of external review expected in 2026, government spokesperson says
Healing centre celebrates 30 years with mural and timeline honouring the past while looking to the future
NTI president calls on Inuit leadership to take lead on food security
Acting chief public health officer Dr. Ekua Agyemang receives a FluMist nasal vaccine from nurse Mark Bursey at Iqaluit public health Friday afternoon. The spray vaccine is a new option for Nunavummiut this season. The Department of Health is encouraging residents to get vaccinated for the flu and COVID-19 at their local health centre. “It’s important that everyone make the effort to get immunized and bring along their family as well,” Agyemang said. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Animal euthanized last week after showing signs of disease
Detected cases show sharp drop since 2023; GN, NTI want to eliminate TB in territory by 2030
Health Department advises residents to monitor pets tethered outdoors
ᑕᖅᑭᓕᒫᒥ-ᐊᑯᓂᐅᑎᒋᔪᒥ ᐱᒋᐊᕈᑕᐅᔪᒥ ᐃᓚᖃᕐᓂᐊᖅᐳᖅ ᐊᑦᑕᓇᔾᔭᐃᖅᓯᓯᒪᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᔾᔪᑕᐅᔪᓂ, ᐃᑲᔪᕈᑎᒃᓴᓂ ᐊᒻᒪ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕐᓂᐅᔪᓂ ᑲᑎᒪᓂᕐᓂ
Lift-equipped, 12-seat vehicle inaugurated on Sept. 30
Vans in 4 other communities still not running
Monthlong initiative will include safety tools, resources and workshops
Boil water advisory remains in effect as hamlet thanks workers; emergency was declared Thursday
Iqaluit food centre serving meals at record-high levels, executive director says
Delivery trucks being filled directly from river, GN issues boil-water advisory as a safety measure
Details on distribution to be announced Thursday night; hamlet declared state of emergency over loss of water service earlier in day
Acetaminophen appropriate and safe for use during pregnancy: Dr. Ekua Agyemang
Lack of trained emergency personnel leaves hamlet without ambulance
Former, current service members are invited to make appointments
ᖃᓄᐃᓐᓂᐅᔪᒥ ᑐᐊᕕᕐᓇᕐᓂᖓᓂ ᐅᖃᐅᓯᐅᓚᐅᖅᐳᖅ ᖃᖓᒃᑲᓐᓂᖅ ᑕᒪᑐᒪᓂ ᐊᕐᕌᒎᔪᒥ ᓄᓇᓕᖕᓂ 2,000−ᐸᓗᖕᓂ ᓄᓇᖃᖅᑎᐅᔪᓂ
Workplace safety organization invites Nunavummiut to share videos using Terry Uyarak cover of Men Without Hats hit
Non-perishable food hampers distributed by Tapestry of Kindness Network Inc., assisted by local church
About 60 people gather on the shore of Coronation Gulf in Kugluktuk after Saturday’s walk in memory of Angella Rose Kuliktana, who died in a drunk-driving crash 13 years ago. Some participants carried posters with Kuliktana’s image and played her favourite song, “Safe and Sound,” by Capital Cities. Angella Rose’s mother Christine Kuliktana organized the walk and said she hopes it will help raise awareness about impaired driving. (Photo courtesy of Christine Kuliktana)
Dilated cardiomyopathy screening is ‘voluntary,’ Health Minister John Main says
Gatherings held in Rankin Inlet and Iqaluit; legislature opens with moment of silence on Embrace Life Day
