Jeff Pelletier

Iqaluit

Journalist in Iqaluit, covering Nunavut and Nunavik for @NunatsiaqNews | Originally from Ottawa | @JSchool_CU alum | [email protected] 📸 🇨🇦

Articles

Bail hearing delayed for accused in Mary Ann Birmingham homicide

1 week ago | thespec.com | Jeff Pelletier

Elisapee Sheutiapik says she and others will walk from the Aaqqigiarvik Correctional Healing Facility to the Iqaluit courthouse every day when the man accused of murdering her sister Mary Ann Birmingham makes an appearance in court. Jopey Atsiqtaq, charged with second-degree murder in Birmingham’s 1986 homicide in Iqaluit, was scheduled for a bail hearing Thursday morning. Jopey Atsiqtaq enters the Nunavut courthouse for a June 19 appearance.
Twin Flames singer Jaaji Okpik accused of historical sex offences in Nunavik

1 week ago | thespec.com | Jeff Pelletier

Jaaji Okpik, a member of the folk music duo Twin Flames, has been charged with several historical sex-related offences allegedly dating back to his time as a police officer in Nunavik 25 years ago. Okpik was arrested May 27, according to Quebec’s Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, the provincial watchdog agency that investigates incidents of alleged police misconduct.
Uquutaq wins downtown Iqaluit lots, plans 48-unit apartment complex

1 week ago | thespec.com | Jeff Pelletier

Uquutaq Society is moving ahead with plans to develop a 48-unit apartment building in Iqaluit after the city’s planning and development committee awarded the non-profit organization the downtown lot it had entered a bid to build on. “I’m pleased to be able to give Iqalummiut more options for their housing,” said Laurel McCorriston, who has returned to Uquutaq Society as interim executive director. The combined lots on Queen Elizabeth II Way are currently occupied by derelict and boarded-up homes.
Uquutaq wins downtown Iqaluit lots, plans 48-unit apartment complex

1 week ago | pentictonherald.ca | Jeff Pelletier

Uquutaq Society is moving ahead with plans to develop a 48-unit apartment building in Iqaluit after the city’s planning and development committee awarded the non-profit organization the downtown lot it had entered a bid to build on. “I’m pleased to be able to give Iqalummiut more options for their housing,” said Laurel McCorriston, who has returned to Uquutaq Society as interim executive director. The combined lots on Queen Elizabeth II Way are currently occupied by derelict and boarded-up homes.
Bail hearing delayed for accused in Mary Ann Birmingham homicide

1 week ago | nunatsiaq.com | Jeff Pelletier

Elisapee Sheutiapik walks to court to honour late sister, frustrated with delays Elisapee Sheutiapik says she and others will walk from the Aaqqigiarvik Correctional Healing Facility to the Iqaluit courthouse every day when the man accused of murdering her sister Mary Ann Birmingham makes an appearance in court. Jopey Atsiqtaq, charged with second-degree murder in Birmingham’s 1986 homicide in Iqaluit, was scheduled for a bail hearing Thursday morning.
Pool party, stage tech training part of 2025 Alianait festival

1 week ago | pentictonherald.ca | Jeff Pelletier

The big purple and yellow tent is up and a light breeze is in the air in Iqaluit — all signs that it’s nearly showtime for the Alianait Arts Festival. Alianait opens Wednesday night, then runs through Sunday with performances and events taking place all over Iqaluit. Under the new leadership of Andrew Morrison and Jaqqa Petersen, organizers are looking forward to making a splash with new programming.
Pool party, stage tech training part of 2025 Alianait festival

1 week ago | thespec.com | Jeff Pelletier

The big purple and yellow tent is up and a light breeze is in the air in Iqaluit — all signs that it’s nearly showtime for the Alianait Arts Festival. Alianait opens Wednesday night, then runs through Sunday with performances and events taking place all over Iqaluit. Under the new leadership of Andrew Morrison and Jaqqa Petersen, organizers are looking forward to making a splash with new programming.
Uquutaq wins downtown Iqaluit lots, plans 48-unit apartment complex

1 week ago | nunatsiaq.com | Jeff Pelletier

Non-profit was sole bidder for ATCO loop site Uquutaq Society is moving ahead with plans to develop a 48-unit apartment building in Iqaluit after the city’s planning and development committee awarded the non-profit organization the downtown lot it had entered a bid to build on. “I’m pleased to be able to give Iqalummiut more options for their housing,” said Laurel McCorriston, who has returned to Uquutaq Society as interim executive director.
Air Inuit announces Aug. 6 ‘early’ takeover of Kuujjuaq-Montreal route

1 week ago | thespec.com | Jeff Pelletier

Air Inuit will take over Canadian North’s route between Kuujjuaq and Montreal starting Aug. 6. The transfer of the route was announced in February when it was revealed that Makivvik Corp. and Inuvialuit Regional Corp. had tentatively sold Canadian North, which currently operates the route, to Exchange Income Corp. of Winnipeg for $205 million. As part of the deal, Canadian North would go to Exchange Income Corp. with the exception of the Kuujjuaq-Montreal route, which Makkivik Corp.
Air Inuit announces Aug. 6 ‘early’ takeover of Kuujjuaq-Montreal route

1 week ago | nunatsiaq.com | Jeff Pelletier

Transfer included in deal to sell Canadian North to Exchange Income Corp. Air Inuit will take over Canadian North’s route between Kuujjuaq and Montreal starting Aug. 6. The transfer of the route was announced in February when it was revealed that Makivvik Corp. and Inuvialuit Regional Corp. had tentatively sold Canadian North, which currently operates the route, to Exchange Income Corp. of Winnipeg for $205 million. As part of the deal, Canadian North would go to Exchange Income Corp.