Outcome in only 1 of 6 constituencies in region was clear 6 hours after polls closed
After a long election night that stretched into the early morning, and with voting results in several ridings still unreported as of 2 a.m.
Abraham Qammaniq takes early lead in Qikiqtaaluk region riding with 1 of 4 polls reporting
Qikiqtarjuaq Arctic Co-op employees Lasaloosie and Monica Kukseak are among the last people voters in Monday’s Nunavut territorial election at Qikiqtarjuaq’s sole polling station. Voters went to the community hall before it shut down for the day at 7 p.m. In the riding of Uqqummiut the choice is between incumbent Mary Killiktee and challenger Gordon Kautuk. There is no specific issue that’s important to Kukseaks, but they feel like all citizens “must” vote in every election, Monica Kukseak says. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)
David Joanasie preps for 4th term in office; Daniel Qavvik acclaimed in Hudson Bay, reflects on ‘personal challenges’
Government offers support for people in community
Yet some Nunavut politicians ‘take a pay cut’ to move into public service, says former member Joe Savikataaq Sr.
Acting chief public health officer Dr. Ekua Agyemang receives a FluMist nasal vaccine from nurse Mark Bursey at Iqaluit public health Friday afternoon. The spray vaccine is a new option for Nunavummiut this season. The Department of Health is encouraging residents to get vaccinated for the flu and COVID-19 at their local health centre. “It’s important that everyone make the effort to get immunized and bring along their family as well,” Agyemang said. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Decision in case of Johnny Ukuqtunnuaq cites new evidence that came to light after trial
Victim identified as Joshua Qiyuk believed to be from Nunavut
ᓄᔭᓕᐊ ᐃᔨᕋᖅ ᐱᕗᖅ ᖃᖓᑕᓲᖅᑎᐅᑉ ᓚᐃᓴᓐᓯᖓᓂ ᐊᒻᒪ ᖃᖓᑕᓂᐊᖅᐳᖅ ᑭᕙᓪᓕᖅ ᖃᖓᑕᓲᖏᓐᓂ
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. aims to build between 150 and 160 houses over 5 years
Isa Ammaaq, driving the boat in the foreground, and several other hunters head out in search of beluga on a windy Wednesday in Igloolik. “A bunch were harvested,” says photographer Alexander Kadlutsiak, who took this photo using a drone. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Kadlutsiak)
Stanley Anablak, Bobby Anavilok and Simon Kuliktana running to represent riding
Andrew Nakashuk, Johnny Mike and Nathaniel Julai Alikatuktuk running to be hamlet’s next MLA
Police investigation probes incidents over 9-year period
Animal euthanized last week after showing signs of disease
New contenders step forward for Arctic Bay, Grise Fiord and Resolute Bay
Tony Uluadluak takes on incumbent John Main in 2-way contest
Candidates Craig Simailak and Simeon Mikkungwak vying for seat in legislative assembly
Two former mayors of Igloolik are seeking a seat in the legislative assembly
Candidates express disappointment; organizer focused on moving tenants into new modular homes
Detected cases show sharp drop since 2023; GN, NTI want to eliminate TB in territory by 2030
Jack Ekwalak charged in death of Tracey Netser
A message pops out from the tundra about 3.5 kilometres from Baker Lake on Oct. 7. Freddie Oovayuk used 152 wooden pallets painted white to spell the greeting near his cabin. The message, which took three weeks to create, briefly appeared on the flight-tracking app FlightRadar24 and Apple Maps before it was blurred. He hopes the sign will eventually show up on Google Earth. (Photo courtesy of Freddie Oovayuk/FlightRadar24)
Three hopefuls vie for seat in riding that includes Pond Inlet
