“What rationale does the federal government have for promising only 100 housing units when thousands are desperately needed?" Lori Idlout asked Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen Thursday.
Kimmirut was the first stop on the vets' itinerary. The clinic was much needed in the hamlet of around 426 people, as the closest vet services are in Iqaluit, about a 35-to 40-minute plane ride away.
New homes will be built in Iqaluit, Sanirajak, Kimmirut, Naujaat, Kugaaruk and Pond Inlet thanks to a $45-million investment from the federal Rapid Housing Initiative.
Twenty-three schools to receive support for new technology to engage and inspire learning on behalf of Best Buy Canada and in partnership with Samsung and.
Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Dr. Michael Patterson, the territory’s chief public health officer, and Health Minister John Main will give an update on COVID-19 in the territory Tuesday, starting at 11 ET.