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GN funds mobility vans for Elders in five communities
Iqaluit, Nunavut – In support of the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Katujjiluta mandate priority, Aging with Dignity, Premier P.J. Akeeagok today announced that five communities will receive specialized vans this fall to provide Elders with improved mobility and access to community and government services. The five communities are Iqaluit, Cambridge Bay, Coral Harbour, Pangnirtung, and […]
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Prohibition Creek Access Road Phase 1 opens to the public
September 9, 2024 Construction of phase one of the Prohibition Creek Access Road (PCAR) is complete and open for public use. This first section of PCAR is a 6.7-kilometre stretch of new all-season highway from Canyon Creek to Christina Creek, south of Norman Wells. Combined with the previously built Canyon Creek All-Season Access Road, there […]
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Landing attempt during strong crosswinds led to 2021 lateral runway excursion in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut
Dorval, Quebec, 22 August 2024 — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A21Q0131) into the 2021 lateral runway excursion involving a Beechcraft King Air B200 in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut. On December 17, 2021, the aircraft, operated by Keewatin Air LP, was on a medical evacuation flight from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Sanikiluaq, […]
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Iqaluit Deep Sea Port Officially Opens
Iqaluit, Nunavut – Today, the Government of Canada, along with the Government of Nunavut and community members celebrated the grand opening of the Iqaluit Deep Sea Port. “This is a landmark moment for Nunavut’s transportation sector. The Iqaluit port is the first of its kind in our territory,” said David Akeeagok, Minister of Economic Development […]
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NTI Announces Snowmobile and ATV Draws For Every Nunavut Community
(July 22, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) In celebration of Nunavut Day, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to announce a Territory-wide Snowmobile and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Draw for Nunavut Inuit and encourages beneficiaries to update their enrolment information to ensure they are entered correctly in the draw. Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will have […]
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RV Nuliajuk sailing schedule 2024
July 10, 2024 Nuliajuk will be back in Nunavut waters! The Government of Nunavut’s research vessel (RV) Nuliajuk will be starting her 2024 sailing journey in July. The GN is committed to scientific exploration and environmental conservation and will be visiting various communities to conduct research and engage with community members. We are inviting Nunavummiut […]
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Government of Canada invests in construction of an all-season road in the Northwest Territories
From: Transport Canada June 24, 2024 Investing in Canada’s communities isn’t just about building infrastructure, it’s about building connections to other communities, to markets, and to Canadians. The Government of Canada is investing in Canada’s communities to make sure they have the infrastructure they need to grow. Today, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, Michael […]
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