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Mayors, councillors elected in most Nunavut communities Monday

A couple municipal elections were postponed due to a lack of candidates. Others saw councils or mayors acclaimed, while many others held votes.

Iqaluit elects Solomon Awa for mayor

Awa, who has been in the role since October 2022, had a decisive victory over challengers Vincent Yvon and Lili Weemen

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout to run again for NDP in next federal election

Idlout's candidacy was confirmed Saturday at the Nunavut NDP Electoral District Association by a show of hands.

Nunavut gov't apologizes to people impacted by family services crisis

In May, Canada's auditor general tabled a scathing report, which urged the territorial government to take action to protect vulnerable children. Family Services Minister Margaret Nakashuk says she hopes to table a strategic plan addressing the report in the coming months.

Cambridge Bay hamlet council candidates look to win over voters

Municipal elections take place across Nunavut on Oct. 23. In Cambridge Bay, 11 people are vying for eight hamlet councilseats. Residents can vote on Oct. 23 at the Luke Novoligak Community Hall.

Three mayoral candidates look to lead Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

Residents can cast their ballots on Oct. 23 at the Luke Novoligak Community Hall

Acclaimed Rankin Inlet municipal councillors discuss their priorities

Addressing the landfill and infrastructure gaps among the key focuses of the new officials

Coun. Pizzo-Lyall looks to unseat incumbent Mayor Towtongie in Rankin Inlet

Voters in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, can cast their ballots on Oct. 23 at the Singiituq Community Hall. Two candidates are vying for the mayoral position.

Kaernerk named Nunavut heritage minister, Qavvik takes environment portfolio

Daniel Qavvik is now Nunavut's minister of Environment, while Joelie Kaernerk is Culture and Heritage, Languages minister.

MLAs Qavvik and Kaernerk elected to Nunavut Executive Council

Daniel QavvikandJoelie Kaernerk were elected to Nunavut's executive council on Saturday at the Nunavut Leadership Forum. The two beat out Kugluktuk MLA Bobby Anavilok in a secret ballot by their fellow members of the Legislative Assembly.