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Ottawa announces $7 million to improve internet affordability, connectivity

Ottawa announces $7 million to improve internet affordability, connectivity

On Friday, the federal government announced an additional $7 million to improve high-speed internet in Nunavut.
Fire razes two Iqaluit shacks, damages two others

Fire razes two Iqaluit shacks, damages two others

Two shacks in Iqaluit were destroyed by fire on May 27 and two others were damaged.
RCMP arrest four people after finding amphetamines in Pangnirtung residence

RCMP arrest four people after finding amphetamines in Pangnirtung residence

Police executed a search warrant and found $37,000 in cash and 436 grams of amphetamines
Qamaniq pays tribute to the late Elisapee Ootova

Qamaniq pays tribute to the late Elisapee Ootova

Tununiq MLA David Qamaniq used his member’s statement in the legislative assembly on May 27 to pay tribute to Elder Elisapee Ootova, who recently passed away.
Minister won’t press ahead with paid sick leave legislation

Minister won’t press ahead with paid sick leave legislation

Introducing paid sick leave legislation would likely not be an effective way to address concerns for workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Justice Minister George Hickes said as the Nunavut legislative assembly’s spring sitting got underway on May 27.
Baker Lake students chat with Canadian astronaut during Zoom call

Baker Lake students chat with Canadian astronaut during Zoom call

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has been dreaming of going to the moon ever since he was in Grade 6.
Homeward hound: dog reunited with family after travelling from Rankin Inlet to Whale Cove alone

Homeward hound: dog reunited with family after travelling from Rankin Inlet to Whale Cove alone

The Kivalliq witnessed its own real life version of Homeward Bound earlier this month when a dog travelled 70 km across the tundra to be reunited with its owners.
Iqaluit’s active COVID-19 case count drops by one to 21

Iqaluit’s active COVID-19 case count drops by one to 21

Nunavut is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday and has seen one recovery in Iqaluit, the only remaining location in the territory with active cases.
Four more harbours planned for Nunavut

Four more harbours planned for Nunavut

The federal government has four more harbours planned to serve Nunavut communities over the coming years, but the Government of Nunavut’s roadmap for territorial marine infrastructure has been sidetracked by COVID-19.
Seven new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday; Kinngait free of active cases

Seven new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday; Kinngait free of active cases

There are now 22 active cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut