Nunavut News

Health and Elders facilities in Iqaluit have introduced a temporary no-visitor policy effective Jan. 5 in light of a “surge” of Covid-19 cases in the Qikiqtaaluk region following the holidays.

A surge of Covid-19 cases is occurring among Nunavummiut returning from the holidays in Iqaluit and the wider Qikiqtaaluk region, Nunavut’s Department of Health advised on Jan. 4.

Justin Merritt, a councillor with the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Dec. 27.

On December 20, Kinngait RCMP have arrested a suspect in relation to a deceased female (33) found in the community on November 28.

Nunavut health authorities are asking people to take precautions during the holidays due to multiple viruses spreading.

Paul Irngaut is now Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated’s (NTI) vice-president following an election held Monday.

Parks Canada was able to return this year to the wrecks of the HMS Erebus and Terror, the two ships used in the lost 1845 British voyage led by John Franklin.

On Dec. 9, Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok joined 11 other provincial and territorial premiers in calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold a first minister’s meeting on health in early 2023.

There are eight finalists for the 2022 Arctic Inspiration Prize.

The Hamlet of Kinngait says its latest proposal to the Nunavut Employees Union (NEU) for a collective agreement is a good one that values its employees given current circumstances and resources.