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Premier right to say no to PM’s holiday for Queen’s funeral

Premier right to say no to PM’s holiday for Queen’s funeral

When the announcement came last Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II had died at the age of 96 I felt a bit of melancholy at the realization that a lifetime constant, though distant, was now gone.
MLAs swing at the fences on population growth

MLAs swing at the fences on population growth

Motion to increase resident numbers by 25% either a bold move or parody
Nunavut News editorial: Time to get out your highlighters

Nunavut News editorial: Time to get out your highlighters

Federal budget is full of interesting numbers, but light on details
Nunavut News editorial: Caribou stewardship may be best path forward

Nunavut News editorial: Caribou stewardship may be best path forward

The fact that caribou numbers are declining sharply despite efforts to either slow the losses or, with luck, increase the numbers of the vulnerable species is one of the biggest challenges we face in light of a changing climate and economic advancement.
Nunavut News editorial: We cannot keep passing the ball on Elder care

Nunavut News editorial: We cannot keep passing the ball on Elder care

The need for community care centres for elderly Nunavummiut has long been a point of division in our territorial government.
Nunavut News editorial: Hot water in a very small pool

Nunavut News editorial: Hot water in a very small pool

Cabinet minister Adam Lightstone found himself in a bit of a pickle this past month when colleagues instigated an investigation by Nunavut’s integrity commissioner over a potential conflict of interest sparked by a temporary appointment within his department.
NWT News/North editorial: MLAs can’t be indebted to GNWT

NWT News/North editorial: MLAs can’t be indebted to GNWT

News/North columnist Roy Erasmus made an excellent point last week.
Nunavut News editorial: Connection isn’t an option

Nunavut News editorial: Connection isn’t an option

Internet connectivity is something our neighbours to the south take for granted.
Nunavut News editorial: Moving forward together to break the bias

Nunavut News editorial: Moving forward together to break the bias

How do you break a bias when it is so deeply ingrained into our culture as a whole?
International Women’s Day a time to reflect on leadership in unprecedented times

International Women’s Day a time to reflect on leadership in unprecedented times

International Women’s Day 2022, March 8, arrives as the Northwest Territories leads the nation in at least a couple of interesting categories.