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Covid-19 variant confirmed as Omicron in Nunavut; six hospitalized in current outbreak

Covid-19 variant confirmed as Omicron in Nunavut; six hospitalized in current outbreak

All non-critical workers to stay home; premier asks daycares to reopen to support critical staff
GN to reduce Covid testing to ease burden on health-care system

GN to reduce Covid testing to ease burden on health-care system

Effective immediately, confirmatory testing for Covid-19 will now only be done to validate that Covid-19 is present in communities reporting a first case and in higher-risk settings, such as Elders homes, and other congregated facilities, such as critical service areas, NunavutSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s Health Minister announced Thursday morning.
Nunavut News - Jan. 3, 2022 Edition

Nunavut News - Jan. 3, 2022 Edition

Nunavut News - Dec. 13, 2021 Edition

Nunavut News - Dec. 13, 2021 Edition

Nunavut News - Nov. 29, 2021 Edition

Nunavut News - Nov. 29, 2021 Edition

Rebounding from a rocky year: operating mines in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, summarized

Rebounding from a rocky year: operating mines in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, summarized

Below is a summary of developments from operating mines in the NWT and Nunavut.
Exploring on the land: a whoSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s who of whoSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s looking for what in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Exploring on the land: a whoSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s who of whoSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s looking for what in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Complications from Covid-19 put a damper on some companiesSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™ exploration plans over the past 18 months, but others have pushed on despite having to incorporate new safety protocols. Below is a round up of projects that could one day lead to the next mine in the NWT or Nunavut.
Mining for data: the Northern mining industry, by the numbers

Mining for data: the Northern mining industry, by the numbers

By the numbers: Facts and figures about mining and exploration in the NWT and Nunavut
Veteran Northern geologist Gary Vivian has survived planes going down, aggressive bears and hordes of mosquitoes

Veteran Northern geologist Gary Vivian has survived planes going down, aggressive bears and hordes of mosquitoes

Geology has landed Gary Vivian in some extremely remote Northern locations, and a few of those landings had his heart in his throat.
From the Chamber of Mines: Tough year for mineral exploration and mining in Nunavut, Northwest Territories

From the Chamber of Mines: Tough year for mineral exploration and mining in Nunavut, Northwest Territories

Providing a simple guest editorial on mining in two territories is becoming increasingly challenging as Nunavut and the Northwest Territories develop their own character, regulations and approaches to mineral resource development.