While members of the Canadian military hacked and chainsawed their way through the tangled wreckage of a storm-ravaged East Coast on Tuesday, members of a House of Commons committee gathered in Ottawa to ask themselves whether storm cleanup is actually a job for soldiers.
Keep to your family group this holiday season, Premier says
Friday marked a final televised update from the government until the new year. Monday updates will be published in writing and any new cases will be announced as soon as possible, Premier Joe Savikataaq said.
He urged residents to continue following public health orders over the holiday season.
In Arviat, no visiting will be allowed. In Rankin Inlet and Whale Cove, 10 visitors are allowed, and in all other communities, 15 visitors are allowed plus the members of a household.
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While arenas and community centres can be open to 50 people or 50 per cent capacity (whichever is smaller) in all communities where there is no outbreak, Premier Joe Savikataaq said this is not an excuse to hold parties or Christmas games.