Santa Claus will give his reindeer a bit of a rest and visit some Nunatsiavut communities by plane.
Debbie Brandt is the Executive Assistant for Air Labrador.
She says Santa will be leaving Goose-Bay for the north coast tomorrow.
Mr. Claus will be going to three communities this year.
He’ll be arriving in Hopedale at 10:30am and then on to Makkovik at 11:30am.
Santa’s last stop will be in Postville at noon.
Hopefully the conditions will improve for Santa's visit.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Lab West Unions Donate to Voisey's Bay Strikers
The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Labrador West.
Several unions and locals from the area have come together to make this a happy holiday season for members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 9508.
George Kean is President of the USW Local 5795 in Labrador West.
He says unions from all over the region came together with the communities to make contributions the Local 9508 members and their families.
Kean says he sympathizes with the members who are spending their second Christmas on the picket line.
Several unions and locals from the area have come together to make this a happy holiday season for members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 9508.
George Kean is President of the USW Local 5795 in Labrador West.
He says unions from all over the region came together with the communities to make contributions the Local 9508 members and their families.
Kean says he sympathizes with the members who are spending their second Christmas on the picket line.
Elections on the North Coast
The councilors have been decided for the Inuit Community Governments (ICG) throughout Nunatsiavut.
Elections took place yesterday.
Beverly Hunter, Philip Abel, Darlene Nochasak, Martha Winters-Abel, Elizabeth Tuglavina and Mel Hurley will serve on the Hopedale ICG.
The new councilors will be sworn in this evening.
70 people came out and cast their vote for the councilors in Postville.
Mary Edmunds, Violet Flowers, Jaimie Jacque, Ruth Jacque, Sheila Priddle and Winston Sheppard join the Postville ICG.
These new councilors will be sworn in within the next two weeks.
120 people came out to vote in Makkovik.
Elizabeth Evans- Mitchell, Tony Andersen, Bernie Andersen, Randy Edmunds, Cyril Lane, Rory McNeil and Dion Rideout make up Makkovik’s ICG.
The newly-elected councilors will be sworn in Monday.
124 people came out and cast their vote in Rigolet.
Paula Flowers, Sandy Michelin, Max Pottle, Richard Rich, Elsie Wolfrey and Tony Wolfrey SR.are the new Rigolet ICG councilors.
Four of the new councilors were sworn in last evening.
Elections took place yesterday.
Beverly Hunter, Philip Abel, Darlene Nochasak, Martha Winters-Abel, Elizabeth Tuglavina and Mel Hurley will serve on the Hopedale ICG.
The new councilors will be sworn in this evening.
70 people came out and cast their vote for the councilors in Postville.
Mary Edmunds, Violet Flowers, Jaimie Jacque, Ruth Jacque, Sheila Priddle and Winston Sheppard join the Postville ICG.
These new councilors will be sworn in within the next two weeks.
120 people came out to vote in Makkovik.
Elizabeth Evans- Mitchell, Tony Andersen, Bernie Andersen, Randy Edmunds, Cyril Lane, Rory McNeil and Dion Rideout make up Makkovik’s ICG.
The newly-elected councilors will be sworn in Monday.
124 people came out and cast their vote in Rigolet.
Paula Flowers, Sandy Michelin, Max Pottle, Richard Rich, Elsie Wolfrey and Tony Wolfrey SR.are the new Rigolet ICG councilors.
Four of the new councilors were sworn in last evening.
Slippery Roads Causes JHMS to Close Doors
The unseasonably warm temperatures have been a cause of grief for drivers and pedestrians along the coast.
Most people in Nain would have been better off lacing up their skates for work this morning.
The icy roads have caused the Jens Haven Memorial School to close its doors for the afternoon.
Juanita Skanes is the Vice-Principal.
She says they decided to close their doors until the roads are safe enough for the students to make the commute.
The Nain Inuit Community Government has been at work all morning laying gravel on the roads.
Most people in Nain would have been better off lacing up their skates for work this morning.
The icy roads have caused the Jens Haven Memorial School to close its doors for the afternoon.
Juanita Skanes is the Vice-Principal.
She says they decided to close their doors until the roads are safe enough for the students to make the commute.
The Nain Inuit Community Government has been at work all morning laying gravel on the roads.
Nain Residents Face Tax Increase
Nain residents will be paying a little more for certain taxes in 2011.
The Nain Inuit Community Government (ICG) has increased poll taxes and water and sewage taxes.
Nain residents will pay $90 for their poll tax in 2011.
That’s a $10 increase from 2010.
The water and sewage tax will increase by $25 in 2011.
Nain residents will now pay $150.
Businesses are facing tax increases as well.
The business tax rate will be set at 0.7 percent.
That’s a 0.025 percent increase from last year’s rate.
The minimum business tax has also been increased from $200 to $250.
The garbage disposal fee has also been increased.
Businesses will pay $1,060 compared to 2010’s $1,050.
The dump usage fee will remain the same in 2011.
The new tax rates come into effect January 1, 2011.
Makkovik’s taxes will remain the same for the 2011 fiscal year.
The Rigolet and Hopedale ICGs will discuss their tax rates at a later date.
The Postville Inuit Community Government is recommending a few tax increases.
The increases need approval from their newly-elected council.
The Nain Inuit Community Government (ICG) has increased poll taxes and water and sewage taxes.
Nain residents will pay $90 for their poll tax in 2011.
That’s a $10 increase from 2010.
The water and sewage tax will increase by $25 in 2011.
Nain residents will now pay $150.
Businesses are facing tax increases as well.
The business tax rate will be set at 0.7 percent.
That’s a 0.025 percent increase from last year’s rate.
The minimum business tax has also been increased from $200 to $250.
The garbage disposal fee has also been increased.
Businesses will pay $1,060 compared to 2010’s $1,050.
The dump usage fee will remain the same in 2011.
The new tax rates come into effect January 1, 2011.
Makkovik’s taxes will remain the same for the 2011 fiscal year.
The Rigolet and Hopedale ICGs will discuss their tax rates at a later date.
The Postville Inuit Community Government is recommending a few tax increases.
The increases need approval from their newly-elected council.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Researcher Discusses Seal Pup Births
Reports have been coming in from residents all over Nunatsiavut in recent weeks claiming to have spotted harp seal pups being born.
We contacted a researcher today to discuss the sightings.
Gary Stenson is a Researcher with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
He says that if they are in fact harp seal pups, it is highly unusual.
Harp seals usually give birth in late February or early May.
Stenson says that it’s also unusual to spot harp seal pups north of the Groswater Bay area.
He says that there may be some confusion between harp seal and gray seal pups.
The pups of those seals are similar in appearance.
He says although gray seals are not common in northern Labrador, they have been spotted as far north as Nain.
We contacted a researcher today to discuss the sightings.
Gary Stenson is a Researcher with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
He says that if they are in fact harp seal pups, it is highly unusual.
Harp seals usually give birth in late February or early May.
Stenson says that it’s also unusual to spot harp seal pups north of the Groswater Bay area.
He says that there may be some confusion between harp seal and gray seal pups.
The pups of those seals are similar in appearance.
He says although gray seals are not common in northern Labrador, they have been spotted as far north as Nain.
Nain Fish Plant Back in Production
The Nain fish plant has gone back into production smoking char.
Keith Watts is the General Manager with the Torngat Fish Producers Cooperative (TFPC).
“We’ve run out of smoked fillets for sale at the office right now and we’ve sold more up to this point then we sold all last year in smoked char in the office. For some reason sales are up, which we’re not complaining about. We needed more smoked char so we flew back some head-on, gutted char for Nain plant to smoke for us so that would get us through rest of the year.”
About 3, 000 pounds of Char has been flown into Nain for smoking.
Watts says they’re expecting a return of about 1500 to 1700 pounds of finished product.
“We’ve looked at the numbers. It helps us in order to have smoked char available and we don’t like to not have it because it’s probably the product that most people look for. It is costly to fly it up and bring it back, but still it’s better in the long run to have it.”
Watts says that it is fortunate the weather has been so mild.
In colder temperatures they may not have been able to open the plant.
The smoked char will be available for sale at the TFPC Happy Valley-Goose Bay office.
The TFPC board is currently gathered in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for meetings.
Watts says included in the agenda is an overview of TFPC’s yearly operations.
Also on the agenda is the creation of a single fishing entity.
Watts says there will be officials from the Nunatsiavut Government present to discuss the status of the project.
Keith Watts is the General Manager with the Torngat Fish Producers Cooperative (TFPC).
“We’ve run out of smoked fillets for sale at the office right now and we’ve sold more up to this point then we sold all last year in smoked char in the office. For some reason sales are up, which we’re not complaining about. We needed more smoked char so we flew back some head-on, gutted char for Nain plant to smoke for us so that would get us through rest of the year.”
About 3, 000 pounds of Char has been flown into Nain for smoking.
Watts says they’re expecting a return of about 1500 to 1700 pounds of finished product.
“We’ve looked at the numbers. It helps us in order to have smoked char available and we don’t like to not have it because it’s probably the product that most people look for. It is costly to fly it up and bring it back, but still it’s better in the long run to have it.”
Watts says that it is fortunate the weather has been so mild.
In colder temperatures they may not have been able to open the plant.
The smoked char will be available for sale at the TFPC Happy Valley-Goose Bay office.
The TFPC board is currently gathered in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for meetings.
Watts says included in the agenda is an overview of TFPC’s yearly operations.
Also on the agenda is the creation of a single fishing entity.
Watts says there will be officials from the Nunatsiavut Government present to discuss the status of the project.
Seven Dead Harp Seals Washed Up Near Hopedale
Seven dead harp seals were found washed-up on shore outside of Hopedale.
Joseph Townley is the Conservation Officer for Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
He says the seal carcasses were found at Black Head, near Hopedale.
Hopedale’s conservation officer travelled to the location to get pictures of the seals.
The officers aren’t sure of the reason for the dead seals.
Townley says that the Hopedale Conservation Officer will attempt to travel back to the location to collect samples.
He will do so if the weather conditions allow.
Joseph Townley is the Conservation Officer for Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
He says the seal carcasses were found at Black Head, near Hopedale.
Hopedale’s conservation officer travelled to the location to get pictures of the seals.
The officers aren’t sure of the reason for the dead seals.
Townley says that the Hopedale Conservation Officer will attempt to travel back to the location to collect samples.
He will do so if the weather conditions allow.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Torngat Housing Update
It’s an especially happy holiday season for some families along the north coast.
Construction has been completed on a number of the Torngat Regional Housing Association’s houses.
The completion allows some families to spend Christmas in their new home.
William Lucy is Torngat Regional Housing Association’s (TRHA) Coordinator.
He says from the five new units in Nain, two families are now occupying their new homes.
One more family will be moving in very soon.
The two other families should be moved into their new home by the weekend.
Lucy says two homes were turned back over to TRHA and brought up to standard.
One of the homes has already been turned over to a new family.
The keys for the other house will be delivered in about a week’s time.
Lucy says one family is moved into their new home in Hopedale.
There are five houses being constructed or renovated in the community.
Another family has moved into a home that has received a complete renovation.
Another new house is just about complete in the community.
He says three of the new units will be completed after the holiday season.
Two new homes should be completed by the end of this week in Makkovik.
Lucy says one unit in Postville is about 90% complete.
It will be ready for occupancy before Christmas.
There are two new units being constructed in Rigolet.
One of the homes will be ready for the lucky family before Christmas.
Unfortunately, the other home will only be completed after the holiday season.
Lucy adds that overall the construction itself is going well.
He anticipates that some of the crews will be working well into January, and possibly into February.
Construction has been completed on a number of the Torngat Regional Housing Association’s houses.
The completion allows some families to spend Christmas in their new home.
William Lucy is Torngat Regional Housing Association’s (TRHA) Coordinator.
He says from the five new units in Nain, two families are now occupying their new homes.
One more family will be moving in very soon.
The two other families should be moved into their new home by the weekend.
Lucy says two homes were turned back over to TRHA and brought up to standard.
One of the homes has already been turned over to a new family.
The keys for the other house will be delivered in about a week’s time.
Lucy says one family is moved into their new home in Hopedale.
There are five houses being constructed or renovated in the community.
Another family has moved into a home that has received a complete renovation.
Another new house is just about complete in the community.
He says three of the new units will be completed after the holiday season.
Two new homes should be completed by the end of this week in Makkovik.
Lucy says one unit in Postville is about 90% complete.
It will be ready for occupancy before Christmas.
There are two new units being constructed in Rigolet.
One of the homes will be ready for the lucky family before Christmas.
Unfortunately, the other home will only be completed after the holiday season.
Lucy adds that overall the construction itself is going well.
He anticipates that some of the crews will be working well into January, and possibly into February.
JHMS Huskies Claim Third Spot at Provincials
The Jens Haven Memorial Huskies claimed third place at the 2A Volleyball Provincial Competition this past weekend.
Damien Barter is the Coach of the Huskies.
He says the boys finished third overall out of the 10 teams that participated from across the province.
The Huskies entered the finals following two straight wins against Burnt Island’s Grandy’s River Collegiate.
The Huskies were undefeated with eight wins entering the finals.
Their standing put them first in their division.
The Huskies faced off against the Wildcats from Flowers Cove’s Canon Richards Memorial Academy.
The Huskies won the first game against the wildcats.
But the wildcats came back with two straight wins putting the Huskies out of the competition.
Barter adds that he would like to commend the boys for their games well played.
He adds they showed great sportsmanship and should be very proud of themselves.
Damien Barter is the Coach of the Huskies.
He says the boys finished third overall out of the 10 teams that participated from across the province.
The Huskies entered the finals following two straight wins against Burnt Island’s Grandy’s River Collegiate.
The Huskies were undefeated with eight wins entering the finals.
Their standing put them first in their division.
The Huskies faced off against the Wildcats from Flowers Cove’s Canon Richards Memorial Academy.
The Huskies won the first game against the wildcats.
But the wildcats came back with two straight wins putting the Huskies out of the competition.
Barter adds that he would like to commend the boys for their games well played.
He adds they showed great sportsmanship and should be very proud of themselves.
Nain Gets More Monies for Makework
The Nain Inuit Community Government’s (NICG) community enhancement program has been expanded with additional funds from the province.
Dasi Ikkusek is the town manager.
She says the additional funding is a big help for people in need of more hours to qualify for their employment insurance benefits for the winter.
Ikkusek says they have 13 people hired through the program.
Some of the male workers have repaired existing garbage boxes and constructed new boxes for the town.
Ikkusek says the male workers are also making Kamotiks and children’s Kamotik push boxes at the old fire hall.
She says one worker is making crafts such as church caps, skin boots and moccasins.
Some of the participants are also doing inventory at the NICG office.
Ikkusek says the enhancement program will continue late into the winter.
Dasi Ikkusek is the town manager.
She says the additional funding is a big help for people in need of more hours to qualify for their employment insurance benefits for the winter.
Ikkusek says they have 13 people hired through the program.
Some of the male workers have repaired existing garbage boxes and constructed new boxes for the town.
Ikkusek says the male workers are also making Kamotiks and children’s Kamotik push boxes at the old fire hall.
She says one worker is making crafts such as church caps, skin boots and moccasins.
Some of the participants are also doing inventory at the NICG office.
Ikkusek says the enhancement program will continue late into the winter.
Nain Seniors Treated to Christmas Haircuts
Nain Seniors are looking sharp for the holiday season.
They were treated to haircuts over the weekend in recognition of the holiday season.
Cathy Prince cut the seniors hair.
She says she thought that it would be a nice thing to do for the community’s Seniors.
The haircuts were given out on December the 11 and 12 at the community hall.
Approximately 25-35 seniors showed up for a trim.
They were treated to haircuts over the weekend in recognition of the holiday season.
Cathy Prince cut the seniors hair.
She says she thought that it would be a nice thing to do for the community’s Seniors.
The haircuts were given out on December the 11 and 12 at the community hall.
Approximately 25-35 seniors showed up for a trim.
Possible Problems with Nain Recycling Program
The organizers of the recycling program in Nain are anticipating some potential problems.
Jacob Larkin is the Principal of Jens Haven Memorial.
He says the community may run into some problems with storing the recyclables.
In previous years there would be from seven to ten containers used to store the recyclable materials.
This year the community is only left with two containers.
Larkin says they are looking into some other storage options now.
The organizers will continue to accept donated recyclables for the school’s breakfast program.
Larkin adds that they will examine the possibility of holding the next recycling session when the time comes.
Jacob Larkin is the Principal of Jens Haven Memorial.
He says the community may run into some problems with storing the recyclables.
In previous years there would be from seven to ten containers used to store the recyclable materials.
This year the community is only left with two containers.
Larkin says they are looking into some other storage options now.
The organizers will continue to accept donated recyclables for the school’s breakfast program.
Larkin adds that they will examine the possibility of holding the next recycling session when the time comes.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Beneficiary Calling for NG Auditor General
A Nunatsiavut beneficiary is calling on the Nunatsiavut Government to create an independent Auditor General position.
Matthew Pike lives in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
He was an Ordinary Member candidate for Upper Lake Melville in the May election.
Pike is circulating a petition calling on the Nunatsiavut Government to create an independent Auditor General.
Pike says he believes the position should be created to address concerns that beneficiaries have over the financial state of the government.
The Nunatsiavut Government responded to Matthew Pikes call for an Auditor General in a press release on Friday.
Minister of Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology, Danny Pottle, says the Nunatsiavut Government has no plans to appoint an Auditor General.
He says given the size of the government, it is not necessary to have such a position.
Minister Pottle says they do have an independent external auditor in place.
He adds that “there are enough checks and balances in place to ensure that the
Nunatsiavut Government is transparent and accountable”.
Matthew Pike lives in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
He was an Ordinary Member candidate for Upper Lake Melville in the May election.
Pike is circulating a petition calling on the Nunatsiavut Government to create an independent Auditor General.
Pike says he believes the position should be created to address concerns that beneficiaries have over the financial state of the government.
The Nunatsiavut Government responded to Matthew Pikes call for an Auditor General in a press release on Friday.
Minister of Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology, Danny Pottle, says the Nunatsiavut Government has no plans to appoint an Auditor General.
He says given the size of the government, it is not necessary to have such a position.
Minister Pottle says they do have an independent external auditor in place.
He adds that “there are enough checks and balances in place to ensure that the
Nunatsiavut Government is transparent and accountable”.
Renovations Taking Place to Postville Boardwalk and Bridge
Crews in Postville are performing renovations to the community’s boardwalk and the bridge on Brinex Road.
Diane Gear is the AngajukKak for the Postville Inuit Community Government.
She says they’ve hired two crews to carry out the work.
Crews went to work this morning.
Gear says they have three people renovating the Brinex Road Bridge.
The project is expected to last two weeks.
Four people are repairing the community’s boardwalk.
That project is expected to last four weeks.
Gear says they acquired the funds for the work from the Nunatsiavut Government’s Economic Development division.
Diane Gear is the AngajukKak for the Postville Inuit Community Government.
She says they’ve hired two crews to carry out the work.
Crews went to work this morning.
Gear says they have three people renovating the Brinex Road Bridge.
The project is expected to last two weeks.
Four people are repairing the community’s boardwalk.
That project is expected to last four weeks.
Gear says they acquired the funds for the work from the Nunatsiavut Government’s Economic Development division.
Nain Community Tree
It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas with the snow falling outside.
Nain residents are waiting for one more event to kick-off the holiday season.
The Christmas tree lighting still hasn’t taken place.
Dasi Ikkusek is the Town Manager for the Nain Inuit Community Government (NICG).
She says they are still waiting for the tree to arrive.
The NICG has decided to go with an artificial tree this year.
The tree will replace the skirt of Christmas lights hung from a pole that has been used in previous years.
She says the recreation department staff will work with some of the enhancement program workers erect and decorate the tree when it arrives.
The NICG still hasn’t decided on a location for the tree.
The council members will discuss the location during their regular meeting tomorrow night.
Nain residents are waiting for one more event to kick-off the holiday season.
The Christmas tree lighting still hasn’t taken place.
Dasi Ikkusek is the Town Manager for the Nain Inuit Community Government (NICG).
She says they are still waiting for the tree to arrive.
The NICG has decided to go with an artificial tree this year.
The tree will replace the skirt of Christmas lights hung from a pole that has been used in previous years.
She says the recreation department staff will work with some of the enhancement program workers erect and decorate the tree when it arrives.
The NICG still hasn’t decided on a location for the tree.
The council members will discuss the location during their regular meeting tomorrow night.
Communities Preparing for Christmas Hampers
It’s that time of year again.
Communities along coast are getting ready to distribute their Christmas hampers.
We spoke to the different groups in each of the communities that are organizing the hampers.
Elsie Diamond is helping organize the hampers in Nain.
She says things are going well.
The hampers will be distributed on the December 22.
There are about 150 hampers that will be distributed to families in Nain.
She says the hampers are made possible through donations from the different organizations in the community.
The Moravian church in Hopedale is organizing the hampers in their community.
Their hampers are made possible through donations from the local stores.
So far they have put together about 68 hampers.
The hampers will be distributed from December 20-21.
The community of Postville takes a different approach to the hampers.
They distribute gift certificates in place of hampers.
The Postville Inuit Community Government is organizing the effort in that community.
They hope to have the certificates distributed by December 20.
There are at least 30 gift certificates to be given out.
Makkovik also chooses to use gift certificates in place of hampers.
Carol Gear is helping organize the distribution of the gift certificates.
She says they will distribute the gift certificates from December 21-22.
They have between 50-60 certificates to hand out.
The Anglican Church is organizing the distribution of food vouchers in Rigolet.
They will distribute the vouchers December 20.
They are expecting to hand out approximately 20 food vouchers.
A number of churches are organizing the hampers for Upper Lake Melville.
They will distribute the hampers from December 20-22.
They still don’t have a figure of how many hampers will be distributed.
Communities along coast are getting ready to distribute their Christmas hampers.
We spoke to the different groups in each of the communities that are organizing the hampers.
Elsie Diamond is helping organize the hampers in Nain.
She says things are going well.
The hampers will be distributed on the December 22.
There are about 150 hampers that will be distributed to families in Nain.
She says the hampers are made possible through donations from the different organizations in the community.
The Moravian church in Hopedale is organizing the hampers in their community.
Their hampers are made possible through donations from the local stores.
So far they have put together about 68 hampers.
The hampers will be distributed from December 20-21.
The community of Postville takes a different approach to the hampers.
They distribute gift certificates in place of hampers.
The Postville Inuit Community Government is organizing the effort in that community.
They hope to have the certificates distributed by December 20.
There are at least 30 gift certificates to be given out.
Makkovik also chooses to use gift certificates in place of hampers.
Carol Gear is helping organize the distribution of the gift certificates.
She says they will distribute the gift certificates from December 21-22.
They have between 50-60 certificates to hand out.
The Anglican Church is organizing the distribution of food vouchers in Rigolet.
They will distribute the vouchers December 20.
They are expecting to hand out approximately 20 food vouchers.
A number of churches are organizing the hampers for Upper Lake Melville.
They will distribute the hampers from December 20-22.
They still don’t have a figure of how many hampers will be distributed.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Labrador MP Wants Your Thoughts on Lower Churchill Development
The Member of Parliament for Labrador, Todd Russell, wants to know how you feel about the Lower Churchill Development project.
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and Amera, a Nova Scotia power company, announced plans to develop the project last month.
They plan to build a massive generating station at Muskrat Falls with transmission lines running through Labrador, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
This has brought mixed feeling to the people of Labrador.
The concerns have prompted the Member of Parliament to begin circulating a survey.
Russell would like to learn the opinions of Labrador residents on the development.
He’s asking that all Labradorians take part in the survey.
The survey is avaialable on MP Russell's website.
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and Amera, a Nova Scotia power company, announced plans to develop the project last month.
They plan to build a massive generating station at Muskrat Falls with transmission lines running through Labrador, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
This has brought mixed feeling to the people of Labrador.
The concerns have prompted the Member of Parliament to begin circulating a survey.
Russell would like to learn the opinions of Labrador residents on the development.
He’s asking that all Labradorians take part in the survey.
The survey is avaialable on MP Russell's website.
Industrial Inquiry Commission Granted an Extension
The Voisey’s Bay Industrial Inquiry Commission has received an extension for the completion of their report.
The date set out for the finish of the inquiry was originally December 23.
The commission’s report was due on that date.
The report will address seven different items contained in a terms of reference.
John F. Roil, Chair of the inquiry, requested the extension on November 30.
Roil feels more time is needed to address the items contained in the terms of reference.
Joan Burke, Acting Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, has approved the extension.
The report will now be submitted in two phases.
The first phase of the report is due on the original due date: December 23.
This phase will address two of the items in the terms of reference.
The second phase is due no later than February 25, 2011.
This phase will address the remaining items.
Burke hopes the commission will view the extension as a last resort.
She hopes the reports will be submitted before the extended deadline.
The strike at the Voisey’s Bay site is now over 15 months long.
The date set out for the finish of the inquiry was originally December 23.
The commission’s report was due on that date.
The report will address seven different items contained in a terms of reference.
John F. Roil, Chair of the inquiry, requested the extension on November 30.
Roil feels more time is needed to address the items contained in the terms of reference.
Joan Burke, Acting Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, has approved the extension.
The report will now be submitted in two phases.
The first phase of the report is due on the original due date: December 23.
This phase will address two of the items in the terms of reference.
The second phase is due no later than February 25, 2011.
This phase will address the remaining items.
Burke hopes the commission will view the extension as a last resort.
She hopes the reports will be submitted before the extended deadline.
The strike at the Voisey’s Bay site is now over 15 months long.
MICG Proposes Location for New Youth Centre
The Makkovik Inuit Community Government (MICG) is proposing a location to the community for a new youth centre.
Herb Jacque is the AngajukKak.
He says they discussed the proposed location during a meeting of the MICG on Wednesday night.
The selected location for the facility is near the JC Erhardt Memorial School.
Jacque says the design for the centre has already been drafted.
The MICG will be inviting the public to submit comments on the proposed location.
The youth centre will house a multi-purpose room, work-out room, offices and a kitchen.
The MICG is hoping to begin construction this summer.
Jacque says he would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing ICG councilors for their contribution over the past four years.
A new council will be chosen through the December 15 election.
A total of nine candidates are running for the seven available seats.
The new council will be sworn in on December 17.
Herb Jacque is the AngajukKak.
He says they discussed the proposed location during a meeting of the MICG on Wednesday night.
The selected location for the facility is near the JC Erhardt Memorial School.
Jacque says the design for the centre has already been drafted.
The MICG will be inviting the public to submit comments on the proposed location.
The youth centre will house a multi-purpose room, work-out room, offices and a kitchen.
The MICG is hoping to begin construction this summer.
Jacque says he would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing ICG councilors for their contribution over the past four years.
A new council will be chosen through the December 15 election.
A total of nine candidates are running for the seven available seats.
The new council will be sworn in on December 17.
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