Emily Mesher, 71, is newly retired from Tungasuvvik Women’s Shelter in Kuujjuaq after 29 years of supporting women and children experience domestic violence and other issues. (Photo courtesy of Emily Mesher/FaceTime)
Longtime shelter worker reflects on nearly three decades of service
After nearly three decades of supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence and other difficulties in Nunavik, Emily Mesher has retired from her job as an intervener.
Iqaluit firefighters Matthew Crossman, left, Mitch Bacon and Taylor Clark, and RCMP Insp. Will McGinis accept their first donations of the day Saturday during the Pack the Back toy and food drive. The crew set up in front of Northmart first, then collected more donations at Arctic Ventures in the afternoon. They filled the ambulance with toys, food, and warm clothing and accepted $900 in cash and gift cards. (Photo by Daron Letts)
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)