City of Iqaluit looking for applicants to fill vacant council seat
Councillors could have chosen to select the next-highest polling candidate from the last election, but instead voted on Tuesday to put a call out for any interested applicants.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/city-iqaluit-vacant-council-seatt-9.7165023?cmp=rss

'Like we could do it too’: Iqaluit U-13 girls hockey team inspired by Team Nunavut's AWG breakthrough
The Iqaluit Blizzard U-13 girls hockey team earned a silver medal at a recent tournament in Ottawa, after previously only having ever won one game. The head coach says she hopes this silver medal along with the Nunavut girls hockey AWG ulu inspires more young girls to play...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-s-awg-girls-hockey-win-inspires-iqaluit-u-13-hockey-team-9.7158096?cmp=rss

'Like we could do it too’: Iqaluit U-13 girls hockey team inspired by Team Nunavut's AWG breakthrough
The Iqaluit Blizzard U-13 girls hockey team earned a silver medal at a recent tournament in Ottawa, after previously only having ever won one game. The head coach says she hopes this silver medal along with the Nunavut girls hockey AWG ulu inspires more young girls to play...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-s-awg-girls-hockey-win-inspires-iqaluit-u-13-hockey-team-9.7158096?cmp=rss

Former Inuit association CEO arrested in multiple sex assault investigations
Nastania Mullin is being held until Nunavut RCMP can transport him to Iqaluit to appear in court. No date has been set and none of the charges have been proven.
#Crime #InuitMeToo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11773348/former-inuit-association-ceo-arrested-in-multiple-sex-assault-investigations/

Former Inuit association CEO arrested in multiple sex assault investigations
Nastania Mullin is being held until Nunavut RCMP can transport him to Iqaluit to appear in court. No date has been set and none of the charges have been proven.
#Crime #InuitMeToo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11773348/former-inuit-association-ceo-arrested-in-multiple-sex-assault-investigations/

Ottawa announces millions for Northern projects as it rolls out national infrastructure plan
Iqaluit, Hay River and Whitehorse all received federal support for key infrastructure from the Build Communities Strong Fund, which promises $51 billion for infrastructure over the next 10 years.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/ottawa-northern-projects-infrastructure-funding-9.7155294?cmp=rss

Two people in Iqaluit charged with first-degree murder
In a news release Saturday, Iqaluit RCMP said 24-year-old Kendra Amaaq and 19-year-old Owen Amaaq of Iqaluit have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and being disguised with intent to commit an indictable offence.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/two-people-in-iqaluit-charged-with-first-degree-murder-9.7153781?cmp=rss

Iqaluit Transit introduces new bus service in city
A city bus service was officially launched this week by Iqaluit Transit, a private company. It’s the first time in decades that there’s been transit service in the Nunavut capital.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/bus-service-iqaluit-transit-9.7149127?cmp=rss

2 charged in Iqaluit cocaine bust
In a release, Nunavut RCMP say the pair face charges of drug trafficking and conspiracy. One of the men also faces charges of possession of the proceeds of crime and possession of a crossbow while prohibited.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/2-charged-iqaluit-cocaine-arrest-9.7140143?cmp=rss

Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation releases field study results for proposed hydro project near Iqaluit
Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation has released the first set of data for the proposed hydro project at Kuugaaluk River. The results will help inform data collection this summer in the area.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-nukkiksautiit-corporation-releases-field-study-results-9.7136554?cmp=rss