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Preferential treatment for northerners key for trade zone between territories: N.W.T. premier
Canada's three northern premiers have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a pan-territorial trade zone.
Man charged in 39-year-old cold case in Iqaluit denied bail
Jopey Atsiqtaq, who was charged with second degree murder last September in the 1986 death of Mary Ann Birmingham, will remain in custody in Nunavut.
Fewer alcohol bans being ordered for people on probation, Nunavut justice minister says
Two MLAs questioned Justice Minister Pamela Hakongak Gross over court orders, interdiction orders, and supports for people associated with intimate partner violence.
Contaminated sites in the spotlight during Nunavut committee hearing
There is no deadline to make a database on contaminated sites in Nunavut publicly available, according to the government's environmental liabilities project manager.
Too young to vote? Not at this Nunavut school
While eligible voters were casting their ballots in the federal election on Monday, some students in Iqaluit also cast a ballot as part of the Civix Student Vote program.
Nunavut government addresses use of AI and Whatsapp at committee hearings
The Nunavut government says it’s working on guidelines for employees about using artificial intelligence. The topic came up Friday during hearings of the Standing Committee on Oversight of Government Operations and Public Accounts. The use of unapproved third-party applications, like WhatsApp, was also discussed.
Jury at Kimmirut, Nunavut coroner's inquest calls for declaration of suicide crisis
The recommendation comes after a week of witness testimony at the coroner's inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Kimmirut resident George Arlooktoo, who stabbed himself during a confrontation with RCMP officers on Feb. 9, 2019.
Inquest looking into death of 28-year-old man begins in Kimmirut, Nunavut
A week-long coroner's inquest looking into the death George Arlooktoo, 28 began in Kimmirut, Nunavut on Monday.
Housing, Arctic defence top of mind for Nunavummiut in federal election
Nunavummiut share their thoughts on what issues are front of mind for them in this federal election campaign.
Nunavut MLAs push for updates on water infrastructure projects
The Nunavut government is still in the early planning phase for new water treatment plants in Igloolik and Clyde River, MLAs heard Monday.