Two people and three dogs were rescued near Inuvik after their vehicle went through ice. In an RCMP press release, police say they received a report around 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 16, that two people were stranded after their vehicle fell through the ice on a waterway, about 35 kms…
Some Sahtú beneficiaries are calling for an RCMP investigation into the Sahtú Secretariat Inc. (SSI) and other organizations in the region. “At this time we are requesting the assistance of the RCMP Forensic Investigation Unit to begin investigations immediately,” reads a letter sent to police by Raymond Yakeleya, Walter Blondin…
Another option for faster internet will be available to Inuvik residents in early 2021. New North Networks, a locally-owned telecommunications company in Inuvik, announced in a press release it will be offering faster download speeds for customers by deploying a new technology. New North Networks has partnered with several other…
One person at Diavik Diamond Mine has been injured. The accident happened yesterday afternoon while they were operating an excavator. The employee has been transported to an Edmonton hospital after being assessed by on-site medical staff. The individual was considered in stable condition at the time. Matthew Klar, spokesperson for…
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Behchokǫ̀ restaurant last week. According to an RCMP press release, on Nov. 13, a masked man entered Trappers Hideaway Restaurant allegedly carrying a gun. The suspect demanded money from an employee but fled before the employee could respond. The suspect was…
What is the most effective way to conserve caribou? According to a recent report from the Ɂehdzo Got’ı̨nę Gots’ę́ Nákedı (Sahtú Renewable Resources Board), the answer is to let communities take the lead. The board decided to do away with Total Allowable Harvest (TAH) restrictions in favour of community conservation…
Annie Buscemi admits that “it’s the simple things in life” that keep her going. Buscemi, 23, from Iqaluit, started making TikToks as a way to help herself through her anxiety. Since losing her job back in September, Buscemi created a virtual diary, called Ullaakkut (meaning good morning) as a way to practice gratitude. This was […]
All non-essential services across Nunavut will be required to close to limit the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, the travel bubble between Nunavut and the Northwest Territories is officially suspended. Dr. Kami Kandola, the NWT’s chief public health officer, confirmed in a press release that starting Tuesday, Nunavut travelers are subject…
Sixty Ekati employees will be heading back to the mine in early December in preparation for operations to potentially restart. Dominion Diamond Mines, the owner of the Ekati Diamond Mine, announced the “furloughed” employees would be returning in a press release on Friday. The release says Dominion and its lenders…
The village of Fort Simpson voted to remove liquor restrictions that have been in place for several decades. The results of the plebiscite found 175 votes in favour of removing the restrictions, 58 opposed to the removal of restrictions and seven rejected ballots. The vote was run by the Government…