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Doctors urged to screen for alcoholism before prescribing antidepressants

Doctors urged to screen for alcoholism before prescribing antidepressants

Report says high-risk drinking knowledge lacking in many treatment plans
Gwich’in youth tap into Elders’ caribou knowledge in film project

Gwich’in youth tap into Elders’ caribou knowledge in film project

For Arlyn Charlie, the decision to get involved with Reel Youth is already paying off.
Mayors, councillors, DEA members elected and acclaimed; community by community results

Mayors, councillors, DEA members elected and acclaimed; community by community results

Nunnuvumiut headed to the polls across the territory on Oct. 23 to cast ballots in municipal elections.
‘Good celebrations and great matchups’ at busy Whati handgames tournament

‘Good celebrations and great matchups’ at busy Whati handgames tournament

The recent handgames tournament in Whati was a bigger success than anybody could have anticipated, according to the community’s recreation coordinator, Samantha Migwi.
Towtongie returns

Towtongie returns

Incumbent Rankin Inlet mayor narrowly beats challenger
Acclaimed Monfwi MLA Jane Weyallon Armstrong aims to be ‘persistent and consistent’ in second term

Acclaimed Monfwi MLA Jane Weyallon Armstrong aims to be ‘persistent and consistent’ in second term

Jane Weyallon Armstrong will continue as MLA for the electoral district of Monfwi without opposition, but she says she’s not taking the opportunity for granted.
Acclaimed Monfwi MLA Jane Weyallon Armstrong aims to be ‘persistent and consistent’ in second term

Acclaimed Monfwi MLA Jane Weyallon Armstrong aims to be ‘persistent and consistent’ in second term

Jane Weyallon Armstrong will continue as MLA for the electoral district of Monfwi without opposition, but she says she’s not taking the opportunity for granted.
YWCA tenants confronted with 10.3 per cent rent hike

YWCA tenants confronted with 10.3 per cent rent hike

The notice, sent by Exectuive Director of the YWCA, emphasizes that “We always strive to keep our housing fees as low as possible. However, due to the rising costs associated with maintaining our facilities and providing essential services, we find it necessary to implement an increase.” The new rates, for example, would see a three-bedroom unit formerly charging $1,750 in rent per month rise to, as of February 1 st , 2024, $2, 400.
Nunavut signs MOU with Ontario to explore areas of mutual benefit

Nunavut signs MOU with Ontario to explore areas of mutual benefit

The Ontario and Nunavut governments have signed a “memorandum of understanding” in August
Behchoko man wins $250,000 in lottery draw

Behchoko man wins $250,000 in lottery draw

Behchoko’s Robin Erasmus matched the Extra numbers on his Lotto 6/49 ticket and won $250,000 recently.