Nunavut News
-
Arctic security depends on Iqaluit water quality, Nunavut MP saysLori Idlout says federal investments in the North have often been inadequate to meet all of the infrastructure needs of communities.CanadaSep 5, 2022
-
Nunavut ends state of emergency over water shortage in IqaluitThe territory declared the emergency earlier in August to ensure its capital could get necessary regulatory approvals to begin replenishing its reservoir.CanadaAug 30, 2022
-
Nunavut announces state of emergency over Iqaluit water shortageIqaluit declared its own state of emergency last week due to a lack of precipitation and flows into the Apex River, its secondary water resupply source, being at a 40-year-low.CanadaAug 19, 2022
![]()
-
Canadian military arrives in Iqaluit to assist with clean drinking water crisisIqaluit's 8,000 residents haven't been able to consume tainted tap water for nearly two weeks after fuel was found in samples.CanadaOct 24, 2021
![]()
-
Nunavut lifts 2-week coronavirus lockdown everywhere except for hotspot ArviatSchools, businesses and workplaces were allowed to reopen, except in Arviat, which had 65 active cases. The coastal community on the western edge of Hudson Bay is to remain shut down for at least two more weeks.CanadaDec 2, 2020
![]()
-
Nunavut reports 1st case of COVID-19Nunavut's chief public health officer says the territory's rapid response team is on the way to the community to help manage the situation.HealthApr 30, 2020
![]()
