A cooperative occasion in Hall Beach
The Arctic Co-op in Hall Beach held its annual general meeting in Hall Beach on Oct. 23.
Among the proceedings were the adoption of numerous resolutions, a review of the Co-op's performance over the past...
More accolades for Iglulik’s Arctic Fresh
Arctic Fresh captured Startup Canada's National Social Enterprise Award during a ceremony held in Toronto on Oct. 23.
The Iglulik-based online retailer prevailed in the social enterprise category when Startup Canada's regional level awards were...
Departing development corp president gets recognition from minister
The Government of Nunavut is searching for a new president for the Nunavut Development Corporation.
Darrin Nichol is stepping down from the position after 11 years at the helm.
"Over the years Mr. Nichol has given...
RBC agency opens up in Pangnirtung
The Royal Bank of Canada has opened an agency in Pangnirtung.
Since Oct. 9, the residents have had access to community banking services at the Uqqurmiut building. The Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts and Crafts, a...
Canadian North merger in effect, but future fares still unclear
Friday marked the launch of the Canadian North and First Air merger on several fronts, including the new unified flight schedule, but the specific impact on the future price of tickets is still unknown.
The...
Mavis Elias Adjun expanding into eco-tourism in Kugluktuk
Mavis Elias Adjun and her spouse Colin have not only learned to take over a business, they're expanding on it.
Mavis worked for Webb Outfitting for years, but the late owner, Fred Webb, was eventually...
Cambridge Bay’s EDO helps residents get businesses off the ground
Nunavummiut with a dream to start a business have plenty of resources.
A common first stop is at the office of the community's economic development officer.
In Cambridge Bay, that's Angela Gerbrandt.
The first thing she'll ask...
K&L Pastries and Catering in Arviat still going strong after two years
Business partners Kirsten Kaludjak and Lindsay Kidlapik have made one dream a reality and they have another in mind.
The Arviat bakers opened K&L Pastries two years ago after completing Inspire Nunavut, a six-month social...
TMAC official insists mining company ‘did not pollute’
From Alex Buchan, director of community and external relations for TMAC Resources Inc.:
TMAC Resources would like to inform readers of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (“ECCC”) Oct. 2 press release entitled “Nunavut-based mining company...
Agnico Eagle achieves commercial production from Amaruq deposit
Despite some troubles due to heavy rainfall and consequent prolonged removal of groundwater, the Amaruq deposit is now producing gold at a commercial rate.
"With the start of production at both Amaruq and Meliadine in...
New executive director for Kitikmeot Chamber of Commerce
Valter Botelho-Resendes was recently hired as executive director for the Kitikmeot Chamber of Commerce.
He replaces Cynthia Ene, who is returning to consulting after having served as the Chamber's executive director since the organization was...
Canadian North, First Air release merged flight schedule
As the North's two largest airlines continue to work out details of their approved merger, they have released a unified flight schedule, which will be effective Nov. 1.
Among the changes that the airlines have...
Simeonie Akpalialuk named new chair of QEC board
Simeonie Akpalialuk has been chosen as chairperson of Qulliq Energy Corporation's board of directors and Keith Peterson will serve as vice-chair, QEC announced Thursday.
Akpalialuk, who lives in Iqaluit, has served as a consultant for...
Ottawa gives $21.5 million to Kitikmeot road and port project
The federal government is committing $21.5 million to the Kitikmeot Inuit Association's slimmed-down request to get the Grays Bay Road and Port project “shovel ready” over the next couple of years.
The funding announcement for...
SSi Micro and Rogers announce agreement to prevent roaming fees
SSi Mobile customers in Northern Canada can now travel elsewhere in the North or in the south without paying additional roaming fees when they use their phones.
SSi Micro, the parent company of SSi Mobile,...
Communities aim to make most of cruise ship visits
Nunavut's cruise ship tourism season sets sail on July 28 and Pond Inlet is once again in a position to reap substantial benefits.
The community has increased the service fee to $75 per passenger this...
Merged airline flight schedule still many months away; loyalty program remains
Canadian North and First Air confirmed Wednesday that their merger, already granted regulatory approval with several conditions, is now officially complete on paper.
However, it will still take 18 to 24 months for the full...
Airline merger reaction: Greater accountability would be welcomed, says Stanley Anablak
Stanley Anablak, president of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association thinks the terms and conditions placed on the merger should bring accountability.
"Overall I'm OK with it – with the strict terms and conditions, with no price...
Airline merger reaction: Cautious, watching closely and unwilling to comment on impacts to GN’s...
Cautious and monitoring developments closely is how David Akeeagok, minister of Economic Development and Transportation, described his reaction to the airline merger.
He expressed relief over the terms that Transport Canada imposed.
"Some of the conditions...
Airline merger reaction: Skepticism over enforcement and wishes for a return of former routes...
Transport Canada apparently listened to what Nunavummiut had to say in approving the merger, Madeleine Redfern, president of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities, said of the conditions the regulatory body put in place.
However, she...