People living in Pond Inlet, Nunavut voiced their concerns on the final day of hearings regarding the proposed Mary River expansion project. Now, the review board will draft a recommendation that'll inform a final decision by Canada's minister of northern affairs.
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The funding will support the upgrade of the Avenue with the renewal and re-positioning of new water and sewer piping this year and the rebuilding of Saskatchewan Avenue West between 2022 and 2024.
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“Rural and northern communities are an integral part of our country, and they have been impacted by COVID-19 in unprecedented ways. Together with the Province, municipalities, and project funding recipients, we’re building back better and providing residents with a safe and upgraded transportation network,” said The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Rural Economic Development.
4 northerners named to Nutrition North advisory board â including 3 Inuit women
The four new additions will be giving advice on the Nutrition North program, which is meant to make nutritious food and some other essential items more affordable in the North.Â
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Posted: Jul 15, 2021 7:10 PM CT | Last Updated: July 16
Beth Kotierk is one of four new members serving on the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board. (Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre/Facebook)
Northern Affairs Minister Daniel Vandal has announced four new appointments to the Nutrition North advisory board â all of whom are northerners, and three of whom are Inuit women.Â