Nunavut

Suicide prevention needs department cooperation, experts tell inquest

Government must improve housing, jobs to prevent deaths, mental health expert testifies at inquest into Charles Qirngnirq’s death

The final witnesses in an inquest into the 2016 police-shooting death of Charles Qirngnirq took the stand Thursday, offering recommendations for how police officers and mental health workers can help prevent potential suicides in Nunavut.

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Pond Inlet’s small craft harbour complete

The construction of Pond Inlet’s new small craft harbour wrapped up this week, as the winter approaches and the construction season comes to an end. (Photo courtesy of Tower Arctic)

Getting schooled in fire safety

Baker Lake firefighter Alvin Pudnak is seen with kids who attended an open house at the community’s firehall on Tuesday evening. The event, organized by deputy fire chief Aqaat Inukpak, kicked off Nunavut’s fire prevention week with the goal of raising awareness on fire safety. Kids got to see inside fire trucks, and Inukpak said community members and firefighters alike had a good time. (Photo courtesy of Aqaat Inukpak)

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