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Nunavut Government advises of multiple health centre closures in January

Nunavut Government advises of multiple health centre closures in January

Nunavut’s Department of Health is projecting seven communities will experience either health centre closures or a reduction in services over the holidays due to staff shortages.
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Kinngait RCMP investigating suspicious death

Kinngait RCMP investigating suspicious death

Kinngait RCMP have responded to a report of a deceased female at a residence.
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Patterson steps down as Nunavut’s top doc; Sean Wachtel named as replacement

Patterson steps down as Nunavut’s top doc; Sean Wachtel named as replacement

The Government of Nunavut announced the territory’s newest chief public health officer (CPHO) Dr. Sean Wachtel on Monday.
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Iqaluit RCMP looking for vehicle theft suspects

Iqaluit RCMP looking for vehicle theft suspects

Iqaluit RCMP reported a stolen vehicle crashed near the intersection of Niqaungusiariaq and Road to Nowhere on Nov. 18.
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Federal government announces $7.2 million to go toward Inuusirvik Community Wellness Centre construction

Federal government announces $7.2 million to go toward Inuusirvik Community Wellness Centre construction

New funding for the construction of Iqaluit’s Innusirvik Community Wellness Hub was revealed on Nov. 16 at the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre.
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Nunavut to become first territory to have $10-a-day childcare by Dec. 1

Nunavut to become first territory to have $10-a-day childcare by Dec. 1

The federal government announced Nunavut will be the first jurisdiction to be getting $10-a-day childcare for families in the territory by December 1. Bringing the planned Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Agreement early to Nunavummiut.
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Northern Affairs Canada rejects Baffinland’s proposed phase 2 expansion

Northern Affairs Canada rejects Baffinland’s proposed phase 2 expansion

Northern Affairs Minister Daniel Vandal rejected Baffinland’s Phase 2 project proposal following a statement made by the minister on November 16.
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Iqaluit deep-sea port expected to be operational for 2023 resupply season

Iqaluit deep-sea port expected to be operational for 2023 resupply season

Iqaluit’s deep sea port is expected to be operational for the 2023 resupply season, announced the Government of Nunavut on Nov. 14.
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Federal government announces $7 million toward Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link

Federal government announces $7 million toward Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link

Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal on Nov. 8 announced $7 million in new funding to help advance the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link.
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Iqalummiut prepare to reflect on Remembrance Day

Iqalummiut prepare to reflect on Remembrance Day

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 168 will be hosting Remembrance Day ceremonies the morning of November 11 to honour and remember Canadian veterans.
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