Aggu MLA Joanna Quassa challenged a recent public service announcement from Qulliq Energy that reminded homeowners it is their responsibility to have an electrician fix broken electrical parts that led into their home. But that’s difficult without electricians in communities like Igloolik, Quassa said. (File photo)
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Electrical problems can force residents to be without power for ‘days, even weeks,’ Quassa says in legislature
Aggu MLA Joanna Quassa pressed Nunavut’s minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corp. in the legislative assembly Friday over challenges faced by communities that have no electricians.
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Mayor George Auksaq won Monday’s election by 2 votes; 7 councillors acclaimed
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Joe Savikataaq asks premier, 2 ministers about Bill C-326, which would give Inuit more say in development
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Solomon Malliki, Alexander Sammurtok decry Kivalliq medical travel issues
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Read unofficial results from Monday’s municipal elections here
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Incumbent wins support with 78 per cent of vote of votes cast to defeat 2 challengers
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At least five incumbents lose their bids for re-election
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Next election scheduled to be held no later than October 2025
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Bill 35, An Act Respecting the Constituencies of Nunavut received first reading Oct. 19
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Voters to pick municipal officials; polling stations open until 7 p.m. local time
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Follow links to 25 snapshots about the mayoral, council, DEA and alcohol education committee races in every community
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NDP leader to hold public meet-and-greet with MP Lori Idlout on Saturday
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Health minister says ‘a lot of different things’ are being done to address suicide rates but more is needed
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Graduates get ‘very little help’ entering job market, says Iqlauit-Manirajak MLA Adam Arreak Lightstone
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Elected municipal leaders show ‘care and passion’ for their communities, Community and Government Services Minister David Joanasie says
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Lightstone calls for strategy to help Nunavummiut suffering from addictions, mental health issues
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Council, district education authority and alcohol education committee all acclaimed
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Fall sitting of legislative assembly to open Thursday, scheduled to last 3 weeks
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Incumbent mayor Joe Savikataaq Jr. acclaimed to 2nd term
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Ten candidates also running for 8 council seats; all DEA positions acclaimed