Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on September 6, 2015, the Cape Dorset Fire Department was called to the scene of a fire at the Peter Pitseolak High School. The fire burned through the night and the school was completely destroyed.
The Government of Nunavut (GN) is pleased to announce that Nunavut Day, July 9, has been designated as a general holiday to all Nunavummiut in territorially regulated industries.