Following a routine inspection by the Environmental Health Officer, the Department of Health has decided to close the kitchen facility at the Arviat Elders’ home after multiple deficiencies were identified.
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer is announcing 35 new reported cases of COVID-19 in the territory, including one new case in Kimmirut.
The Department of Health is advising all residents of Kimmirut to boil their water before consumption until further notice due to coliform bacteria in the water system.
This morning a ceremonial ribbon cutting, officiated by Minister of Justice George Hickes, marked the grand opening of the Aaqqigiravik Correctional Healing Facility (ACHF) in Iqaluit.