Byelection scheduled for April 15; in elections last October all posts were filled by acclamation
Voters in Coral Harbour are being asked to elect a new mayor, just months after Kupapik Ningeocheak was acclaimed to that position for a four-year term. Elections Nunavut confirmed a byelection in the hamlet is scheduled for April 15.
Mark Holland says Nunavut health minister addressed Non-Insured Health Benefits Program shortfall in meetings
Funding to support nurse, paramedic training; will also pay for purchase of MRI, CT scanner for territory
Minister pays tribute to Chief Justice Neil Sharkey in legislative assembly Monday
MLAs pose outside the legislative assembly in Iqaluit Monday with Aluki Kotierk, president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., for the unveiling of a flag to celebrate the territory’s 25th anniversary. April 1 will mark 25 years since the establishment of the territory of Nunavut. Holding the flag are, from left, Tony Akoak, legislative assembly speaker; Kotierk; Pamela Gross, deputy premier; Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster, MLA for Iqaluit-Sinaa; and Craig Simailak, MLA for Baker Lake. Note: A previous version of this caption incorrectly identified one of the flag holders. (Photo by Livete Ataguyuk)
Motion nominating her was introduced Friday, will be voted on by legislature Monday
Rankin Inlet facility set to open in April, one year later than originally planned
City administrator says timing of budget made putting out request for proposals unfeasible
Signature of land claim agreement was among final moments of his near-decade in power
Amber Aglukark, right, was sworn in as the newest member of Iqaluit city council Tuesday night. At left, Mayor Solomon Awa applauds as municipal clerk Tammy Ernst-Doiron collects the documents Aglukark signed as the rest of council looks on. Aglukark was selected to take on the role earlier this month in a council vote after a callout for applications. She replaces Jack Anawak, who resigned in the fall. (Photo courtesy of City of Iqaluit)
Craig Simailak says federal funding needed if Kivalliq road is to be built
Some Nunavut MLAs wore pink shirts and other accessories in the legislative assembly Wednesday as part of a national anti-bullying initiative. Across Canada, Feb. 28 is Pink Shirt Day, when schools and other organizations raise awareness and call for an end to bullying. In her statement to colleagues Wednesday morning, Education Minister Pamela Gross said the Government of Nunavut is developing a new anti-bullying handbook to provide to schools for the next school year. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Former minister declines to speak about return as regular member
Plan’s release comes almost a year after report found GN was ‘failing vulnerable children’ in its care
Kugluktuk MLA Bobby Anavilok calls on GN to improve translation resources at community health centres
Kusugak says ‘comfortable’ budget runs with ‘modest’ $21M deficit
All-weather route would connect region’s communities to each other
Deaths of 2 residents being investigated; contract with Pimakslirvik Corp. ends March 31, Family Services minister tells MLAs
Alexander Sammurtok urges patience as police, others continue their investigations
Margaret Nakashuk announces recipients of scholarship for students in social work, named after former MLA Rebekah Uqi Williams
Expansion brings pilot project to a dozen Nunavut schools
City will spend $907,900 to buy water truck, two sewage trucks from N.W.T. supplier
Sitting begins Thursday; budget speech scheduled for Monday
City’s 2024 budget was approved Feb. 13; includes no tax increases for residents
Janine Lightfoot, Alyssa Carpenter recognized as organization holds annual meeting in Ottawa
