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Nunavik leaders among Mary Simon's final Order of Canada appointments
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (564+ words) Arts and Culture'May 16, 2026 " 6: 30 am EDT Andrew Atagotaaluk and Charlie Watt receive honrous at Rideau Hall ceremony When newly minted Order of Canada member Andrew Atagotaaluk chatted with Whit Fraser, the governor general's husband, after Friday's ceremony at Rideau Hall, Atagotaaluk…...
News Quiz May 16 | We are acting, building, curling, writing and naming names
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (401+ words) Features'May 16, 2026 " 8: 30 am EDT Come on in and test your knowledge of northern events It's been a busy week. Have you been keeping track of the headlines? Let's get this show on the road! 1. A Nunavut-based athlete competed in a curling…...
Nunavik must act on police reform to restore confidence
2+ day, 46+ min ago (519+ words) Editorials'May 16, 2026 " 7: 30 am EDT No time to waste on recommendations in KRG-commissioned audit of Nunavik Police Service An audit of the Nunavik Police Service offers plenty of advice for improving policing in the region, but will the proposed changes be enough…...
Drone soccer program aims to steer Nunavik youth toward aviation careers
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (457+ words) News'May 15, 2026 " 1: 52 pm EDT Proposal won $100, 000 Arctic Inspiration Prize By Dominique Gen" - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Young Nunavimmiut could soon learn to pilot drones through a newly funded initiative. The Arctic Drone Soccer program proposal received $100, 000 from this year's Arctic Inspiration…...
Iqaluit martial artists set to grapple, throw, and sweep legs at Saturday judo tournament
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (251+ words) News'May 15, 2026 " 9: 30 am EDT 5 teenage participants from group heading to Quebec in February to compete in 2027 Canada Winter Games Judo is a Japanese word meaning "the gentle way." Iqaluit sports fans can decide for themselves whether this form of martial arts…...
Alianait to showcase pisiit across musical genres
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (512+ words) News'May 15, 2026 " 12: 49 pm EDT June festival brings rock, hip hop and electronic artists from across Inuit Nunangat to Iqaluit Musicians from across Inuit Nunangat make up the first handful of artists set to take the stage at this year's Alianait Arts…...
Is this the end of Nanisivik? Feds won't say
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (661+ words) News'May 14, 2026 " 2: 39 pm EDT By Arty Sarkisian - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The federal government is reportedly calling it quits on its troubled $114. 6-million Nanisivik Naval Facility project near Arctic Bay. The Globe and Mail first reported the development on May 7, citing…...
Forum on seniors, elders, wraps up in Iqaluit
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (280+ words) News'May 14, 2026 " 6: 48 pm EDT Event was a "crucial opportunity for us all to get together to learn," says federal secretary of state for seniors A two-day forum in Iqaluit to discuss seniors" and elders" issues wrapped up on Thursday. Premier John…...
Witness pulls out hearing aids in "act of defiance," Crown says
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (465+ words) News'May 14, 2026 " 6: 31 pm EDT Accused's mother is last witness to testify in Peter Toonoo's manslaughter trial By Arty Sarkisian - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Thursday, the Crown concluded its case in Peter Toonoo's manslaughter trial with what prosecutor Leo Lane called…...
Kuujjuaq vet clinic faces uncertainty amid funding shortfall
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (432+ words) Health'May 14, 2026 " 4: 53 pm EDT Municipality calls on partners to explore options By Dominique Gen" - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kuujjuaq Veterinary Clinic is at risk of closing nearly three years after it opened, as the municipality searches for a funding partner. The…...