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Iqaluit’s Anglican church has massive bills to pay — it could lose its iconic building as a result

CBC News
Posted: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:05
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By TJ Dhir Outstanding property taxes of almost $65,000 could lead to tax auction for the igloo-shaped building St. Jude’s

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Iqaluit Pan-Arctic Vision celebrates diversity, community and coming home to your cat

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:41
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The music festival wrapped in Iqaluit Saturday After a week of music with messages ranging from fighting for justice to

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John Main after elected premier at election forum Nov. 2025 John Main, Nunavut's next premier, has lots of ideas for things he wants to improve in the next 4 years. The first step, he says, is coming together with other MLAs to develop a mandate. (Anais Elboujdaini/Radio-Canada)
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Q&A | Nunavut’s incoming premier wants to bring jobs to Inuit and build more schools

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 09:35 — Last Updated: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:28
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Nunavut’s next premier, John Main, says decentralizing government jobs from Iqaluit, increasing Inuit employment, infrastructure and education are all major

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Carney recommends 7 major projects for approval, including in Nunavut and Yukon

John Paul Tasker, CBC News
Posted: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 09:01
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PM says projects getting the green light will help Canada become an energy superpower Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday

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Overloading, unknown protocols caused Iqaluit barge capsize, investigation finds

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 09:37
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Additional safety procedures now created with new gear added to boats A capsized barge that sent a crew member and

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White feathers on orange crosswalk
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How to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the North

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 13:07
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People across the North will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday. The annual event is observed to

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Men with guns and tactical gear stand outside.
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Man charged with firing an air rifle at police after weekend standoff in Iqaluit

Luke Caroll, CBC News
Posted: Monday, September 29, 2025 at 17:00
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Suspect faces multiple charges including assault with a weapon and uttering threats. A man involved in a police standoff in

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Iqaluit’s whooping cough outbreak has ended

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 15:09
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Outbreak was declared June 20 Nunavut’s health department says the outbreak of whooping cough in Iqaluit has ended. The outbreak

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Inuit-owned ‘state of the art’ fishing vessel christened in Iqaluit

CBC News
Posted: Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:41
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Inuksuk II is now the ‘largest Canadian-owned fishing vessel’ says CEO of Baffin Fisheries Inuit-owned fishing company Baffin Fisheries christened

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Woman in parka looks at camera
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Iqaluit resident Virginia Mearns named Canada’s Arctic ambassador

CBC News
Posted: Friday, July 25, 2025 at 15:48 — Last Updated: Friday, July 25, 2025 at 15:50
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Virginia Mearns, who is Inuk and who has held prominent positions with Inuit organizations,

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desk in building.
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Masking required in Iqaluit’s hospital due to whooping cough outbreak

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 09:40
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Nunavut’s health department declared an outbreak of pertussis in Iqaluit and Pond Inlet on Monday. Mandatory masking is now in

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Q+A| Governor General calls on Canadians to treat mental health seriously

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:18
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By Samuel Wat Mary Simon says mental health requires a more holistic approach in Canada Governor General Mary Simon believes

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All-Inuit law firm in Iqaluit seeks to break down barriers to justice system

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:02
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By Samuel Wat  Tulugaq Law describes itself as Nunavut’s only active Inuit-owned law firm Curtis Mesher knew he wanted to

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Iqaluit running out of dog tags after changing rules for killing loose dogs

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 15:59
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Recent amendments to a city bylaw allow staff to kill loose dogs 24 hours after they’re captured The City of

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Lori Idlout, NDP MP for Nunavut, personally knows the challenges facing day school survivors who apply for compensation.
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NDP holds Nunavut after Elections Canada validates results

CBC News
Posted: Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:16
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After a delay due to a blizzard, Elections Canada has validated the results in Nunavut and confirmed NDP incumbent Lori

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The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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