‘We have to be realistic,’ says Canadian North about new baggage fees
Airline says customers check an average of 1.4 bags per flight Canadian North says its new baggage fees are about
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80 per cent of Nunavut teachers experienced violence this year, new study says
Violence is still going largely underreported, according to union Nunavut’s teachers union says 90 per cent of its members witnessed
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Northwestel to be sold to Indigenous consortium from the 3 territories
Bell to transfer ownership of northern telecoms giant later this year, in deal worth close to $1B The biggest telecommunications
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Snow and ice buildup caused fuel spill in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, documents show
Over a thousand litres of fuel were spilled at a housing unit on March 28 Snow and ice buildup broke
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Taloyoak band, Nickelback producer set up recording hub in Arctic community
For one week this winter, the quiet of Taloyoak’s Boothia Hotel was broken by the rumble of electric guitar. Every
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Nunavut justice minister resigns from cabinet after less than 3 months
Tununiq MLA Karen Nutarak resigned from cabinet ‘due to personal and family reasons,’ premier says There’s been another shake-up in
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Some of Nunavut’s water treatment plants don’t meet federal standards, minister says
By TJ Dhir · CBC News Four MLAs, MP raise questions about the quality of Nunavut’s drinking water Nunavut MLAs have been
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Four projects receive CanNor funding to foster northern innovation
Canada’s Minister of Northern Affairs has announced federal funding of up to $2.4 million that he said will help promote
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Seal hunt advocate claims vindication, as Senate committee urges help for industry
By Samuel Wat · CBC News Committee report makes recommendations to better manage seal populations, build market for seal products When Aaju
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Arviat, Nunavut, MLA questions age of airport heating fuel tank, after spill
Thousands of litres of heating fuel leaked into containment berm earlier this month A Nunavut MLA is questioning how often
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Nunavut signs interim deal on non-insured health benefits with Ottawa
Both governments say they recognize ‘it is not a comprehensive solution’ The governments of Nunavut and Canada have reached an
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Arviat, Nunavut airport reopens after major fuel spill
By Mah Noor Mubarik · CBC News The leak was caused by a fuel system failure, Nunavut government says Passengers are now
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Ministers Joly and Blair talk defence policy in Nunavut
Canada’s investment in Arctic infrastructure as part of its new defence strategy will not only help build deterrence capabilities in
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Plane goes down near Rankin Inlet airport, all believed ‘safe’
Two pilots and a passenger are all safe, company says A Kudlik Aviation flight went down near Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Tuesday
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Canada Post closes loophole for Nunavummiut to access free Amazon shipping
Nunavummiut from several communities say they’re reeling from suddenly losing access to free Amazon shipping after Canada Post put an end
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