Unusually high tides forced seawater upriver and into water treatment plant over weekend
As Kugaaruk enters day four of its local state of emergency, the federal government is stepping in to help hamlet residents access safe drinking water.
‘Unusually’ high tides brought seawater further up river than normal, says hamlet’s senior administrative officer
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)
Seawater that infiltrated treatment facility made it unable to provide clean water to community of about 1,000 residents
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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
