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Masks mandatory in all Nunavut communities effective June 14

Masks mandatory in all Nunavut communities effective June 14

Order serves as added protection following vaccinated traveller exemptions
Baker Lake woman back at home thanks to wheelchair donation

Baker Lake woman back at home thanks to wheelchair donation

A Baker Lake woman who suffered a stroke is finally back home after community members fundraised for her to get a new wheelchair.
Four new cases of of COVID-19 in Iqaluit

Four new cases of of COVID-19 in Iqaluit

15,707 people in Nunavut have been fully vaccinated so far
215: Kivalliqmiut gather to mourn and support each other following discovery of mass grave in B.C.

215: Kivalliqmiut gather to mourn and support each other following discovery of mass grave in B.C.

Editor’s note: This story contains details that may be traumatic for some readers.
‘Are we just being used as lab rats?’ Netser asks of COVID vaccinations

‘Are we just being used as lab rats?’ Netser asks of COVID vaccinations

Aivilik MLA Patter Netser is critical of some territorial government policies on COVID-19 vaccinations, including not requiring parental consent for youths ages 12-18 to be inoculated.
New COVID-19 case emerges in emergency room

New COVID-19 case emerges in emergency room

Contact tracing is ongoing as of yesterday afternoon
Cultural adviser, civilian monitor to be included in future investigations of RCMP conduct

Cultural adviser, civilian monitor to be included in future investigations of RCMP conduct

The Department of Justice has updated legislation to make it possible to have a civilian monitor and a cultural adviser involved in investigations of RCMP conduct.
Trades certification made more accessible to those without formal schooling

Trades certification made more accessible to those without formal schooling

The territorial government has updated its Apprenticeship and Certification Act to include a skilled trades worker certificate and the ability to attain journeyperson certification without having to write an exam.
Qulliq Energy Corporation’s new head office being built for $16 million

Qulliq Energy Corporation’s new head office being built for $16 million

Although some Government of Nunavut construction projects are being postponed due to soaring costs, Qulliq Energy Corporation’s new headquarters in Baker Lake will proceed this summer with a $16-million price tag.
GN increasing student financial assistance to maximum of $150,000

GN increasing student financial assistance to maximum of $150,000

Nunavummiut students will soon be eligible for a maximum of $150,000 in student financial assistance at any one time through the Government of Nunavut.