Nunavut News

The Qikiqtait Steering Committee, formed in Sanikiluaq to work on the Qikiqtait protected area, announced on Feb. 21 that it will be receiving funding from the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) through the Arctic Eider Society and the Sanikiluaq Hunters and Trappers Association for its Qikiqtait Nautsituqtitt programs.

Ten communities to ease public health measures on Feb. 28

The Kitikmeot’s Doris North gold mine on the Hope Bay property will not be churning out gold in 2022, Agnico Eagle Mines announced on Friday afternoon.

The City of Iqaluit’s 2022 budget was approved Feb. 18, retroactive to the start of the year.

The Astro Theatre continues to persevere throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks largely to public demand to see movies in a theatre in Iqaluit remaining high, says co-owner Charlotte DeWolff.

As part of ongoing efforts to hand out rapid antigen tests (RAT) to critical and essential workers across the territory the Government of Nunavut (GN) has announced additional details on RAT distribution.

On Feb. 10 the City Iqaluit presented the 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Awards online, highlighting the contributions to the community given by its residents and organizations. The two-minute video, posted to social media, recognized individuals and community groups.

As of Feb. 10 the department of economic development and transportation has started the distribution of rapid Covid-19 tests in Iqaluit to critical workers such as retail, emergency/home repair workers, nurses, food producers and airport maintainers. The tests were received from the federal government who will be sending more to be distributed to other Nunavut communities.

On Jan. 31, Baffinland Iron Mines filed its closing statement to the Nunavut Impact Review Board in support of its proposed phase two expansion of the Mary River Mine.