The city is seeking opinions from the public on a proposal from the Uquutaq Society to turn building 778, the former men’s shelter, into a low-barrier shelter. (Photo by David Venn)
Petition opposing proposal accuses Uquutaq Society of poor management
The City of Iqaluit is holding a public consultation for the Uquutaq Society’s proposal to run a revamped shelter in the Lower Base neighbourhood. The society has asked the city for permission to update its former men’s shelter to a 42-bed, co-ed, low-barrier shelter, meaning it will allow people who are intoxicated inside. The society’s...
George Hickes delivers territorial budget amid pandemic-related challenges
The Government of Nunavut is in good financial shape despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Finance Minister George Hickes, who presented the territorial government’s budget for 2021-22 Tuesday afternoon in the legislature. Hickes forecast almost $2.4 billion in revenue for the coming fiscal year. (Photo by Dustin Patar)