Gord Howard

Niagara Falls

Reporter at St. Catharines Standard

An editor at Nunatsiaq News

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Iqaluit animal rescue group settling into new home, new name

Sep 2, 2024 | nunatsiaq.com | Gord Howard

A new home, two new businesses launched and, most recently, a new name. It’s been a busy two years for the non-profit organization formerly known as the Iqaluit Humane Society. “We changed our name to Nunavut Animal Rescue because we saw that we’ve been helping with so many communities for so many years, we’re not just the Iqaluit Humane Society” anymore, said board president Janelle Kennedy.
Whooping cough outbreak in Kivalliq region declared over

Aug 30, 2024 | nunatsiaq.com | Gord Howard

A whooping cough outbreak declared more than five months ago in Kivalliq region has ended. The Department of Health declared the outbreak March 8, with active cases detected in Arviat and Rankin Inlet. In a news release Friday announcing the end of the outbreak, the department said that between March 6 and July 23 there were 32 cases identified in the region, including at the Amaruq mine site, an Agnico Eagle gold mine north of Baker Lake.
Fiddle time: Nunavut musicians head to youth summit

Aug 20, 2024 | nunatsiaq.com | Gord Howard

When Darlene Nuqingaq learned the first-ever Pan-Northern Youth Fiddle Summit would be held in Whitehorse this year, it was like music to her ears. Young fiddlers from Nunavut, Yukon and Northwest Territories now have an event to meet, learn from each other and perform together. It’s an idea long overdue, she said.
New polar icebreakers to carry Inuit names, minister announces

Aug 18, 2024 | nunatsiaq.com | Gord Howard

When the Canadian Coast Guard’s two newest polar icebreakers go into service over the next decade, they’ll take to the water bearing Inuktut placenames. The CCGS Arpatuuq will be named for Akpatok Island in Ungava Bay, home to thousands of seabirds, while the CCGS Imnaryuaq’s name refers to an area at the southern end of Banks Island known as “big cliff,” which is culturally significant to Inuvialuit.
Snapshots from a historic day for Nunavut

Jan 18, 2024 | nunatsiaq.com | Gord Howard

Devolution agreement signing in Iqaluit another important step for the territory History was made in Iqaluit Thursday when years of negotiations led to the signing of a devolution agreement between the Government of Nunavut, the federal government and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. The ceremony included speeches, traditional singing and dancing and a lighting of the qulliq before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier P.J. Akeeagok and NTI president Aluki Kotierk signed the documents.
Kaernerk removed from cabinet as premier cites code of conduct violations

Jan 17, 2024 | nunatsiaq.com | Gord Howard

Amittuq MLA joined cabinet last September, responsible for Qulliq Energy Corp., other duties Citing “violations of our code of conduct,” Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he has stripped MLA Joelie Kaernerk of his cabinet portfolios and removed him from cabinet. “As elected officials leading the Government of Nunavut, ministers are held to the highest standard,” Akeeagok said in a statement Wednesday morning, without providing further details of what led to his decision.
Pictures of 2023: Some of the top moments our photographers captured this year

Dec 31, 2023 | nunatsiaq.com | Gord Howard

From sports events to presidential visits and beautiful skyline scenery, it was a good-looking year Nunatsiaq News reporters don’t just write the news, they also have to be handy with a camera to document it visually. There were a lot of good photos from the year, taken by our staff as well as freelance contributors. Here are some of the best shots from the past 12 months.
Simon calls for kindness and spirit of ajuinnata in new year’s message

Dec 28, 2023 | nunatsiaq.com | Gord Howard

Third new year’s address by Nunavik’s Mary Simon since being appointed Governor General in 2021 Governor General Mary Simon called on Canadians to “commit ourselves to action, and to kindness” in her annual new year’s message. Her hopeful words come just days before the start of a new year certain to be marked by divisive issues, including the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Can you repeat that? Top quotes from our news stories in 2023

Dec 28, 2023 | nunatsiaq.com | Gord Howard

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Nunavik’s 2023: A little magic, some health news, and smoke on the horizon

Dec 26, 2023 | nunatsiaq.com | Cedric Gallant |Gord Howard

With an important grand opening, an appearance on Canada’s Got Talent and a fibre-optic expansion, numerous positive stories made an impact on Nunavik in 2023. The region also faced challenges it had never seen before. There was no shortage of events to consider in selecting the top five news stories from Nunavik in 2023. The year saw the completion of the new Isuarsivik Recovery Centre, a project Nunavimmiut have been anticipating since 2016.