Articles by Arty Sarkisian
New church set to rise up after 'suspicious' fire in Kinngait, Nunavut Original
North·New More than three years after a suspicious fire destroyed the Anglican church in Kinngait, Nunavut, work is well underway to begin building a new structure. The rebuilding will be a time of 'healing,' MLA says Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.
Alms Along the Ingraham
Bhante Andrew’s bare feet stick out from his ochre robe as he sits on a lichen-covered rock near the Ingraham Trail about 30 kilometres outside of Yellowknife. Every day, the 33-year-old Theravāda Buddhist monk walks to this area from his camp to meet people and collect alms, or food offerings. Some drivers give him fish, moose, army rations or vegetables. Other locals aren’t sure what to make of him.
A Child of Whitewater
There is an eddy on the Wind River, under the shadow of lofty, bald mountains, where grayling hover in water so clear you can count the speckles on their rosy bellies. Standing there, watching those fish with Bobbi Rose Koe, I suddenly decided to tell her my secret. It was 10 years ago, and I was guiding a 14-day canoe trip for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s Yukon chapter during the fight to protect the Peel watershed from development.
Baffinland asks judge to allow sale of assets to avoid mine closure Original
Debt-stricken Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. is asking an Ontario court to allow the sale of its assets to keep the company's Nunavut mine from “liquidation.” “A sale is warranted at this time,” the company’s lawyers said in a document submitted last week to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Proposed dam near Iqaluit could have 'adverse impacts,' QIA admits in board filing
The proposed Iqaluit hydroelectric dam will have “significant adverse impacts” on environment and Inuit livelihood, the organization behind the project acknowledges. “The Project Proposal also identifies harvesting, land use, country foods and travel safety as matters requiring further consideration,” Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA), organization spearheading the project, said in its filing to Nunavut Impact Review Board.
Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, expecting system upgrades after months of water woes
After years of uncertainty, eight months of boil water advisory and a local state of emergency, Gjoa Haven is expecting new water infrastructure, but when remains unclear. The hamlet is one of 14 Nunavut communities that are expecting water upgrades, according Greg Belanger, spokesperson for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut (TIN), spearheading the enhancements.
Expanded English conversation program empowers international students
The Student Learning Center has expanded its English conversation program to support the large number of students eager to enhance their English language skills. “There’s a high volume of students coming from other countries that struggle a lot with the language,” said Ana Chavez, a part-time ESL coach in the Student Learning Centre.
How’s your mental health today? AC Purple Couch wants to know
The AC Purple Couch Project made its third appearance since the start of winter term in D-building on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. just outside of the Marketplace Food Court during Mental Health Awareness week. The project is a safe space that aims to spread awareness about mental illness amongst students on campus as well as provide resources to support them throughout their college experience.
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Federal cap, provincial underfunding and ‘squeezed’ faculty Arty Sarkisian — January 29, 2024 College has flagged financial resources as bordering on high risk
Kids in The Hall’s Bruce McCulloch dazzles audience at Algonquin College tour stop
Bruce McCulloch caused echoes of laughter during his show at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Jan. 26. McCulloch, who is a part of the Canadian sketch group Kids in The Hall and known as “the dark one” of the group, visited the Algonquin College campus for his Tales of Bravery and Stupidity tour. The show, which was age-restricted, had the floor seats and main seats packed with its adult audience. McCulloch had the whole audience laughing at his many life tales and mishaps.
Students learn the ins and outs of sexual relationships at Lust & Learn
A Lust & Learn event on Jan. 25 helped students learn about sexual relationships, especially the importance of communication. Five students attended the event, which occurred at the Student Health and Wellness Zone on the third floor of the Student Commons. The topics were about defining wants and needs in a sexual and romantic relationship and how to properly communicate them with your partner. Each Lust & Learn event has different topics.
Federal cap, provincial underfunding and ‘squeezed’ faculty
The Federal Government has announced a national cap on the number of study permits issued in 2024. The decision bears risks to an already shaky financial sustainability of Algonquin College and other Ontario post-secondary institutions. What happened? The federal government projects it will issues approximately 360,000 new study permits in 2024. So, the intake that has been steadily growing in the past decades will decrease by 35 per cent from 2023.
Federal cap, provincial underfunding and ‘squeezed’ faculty
The Federal Government has announced a national cap on the number of study permits issued in 2024. The decision bears risks to an already shaky financial sustainability of Algonquin College and other Ontario post-secondary institutions. What happened? The federal government projects it will issues approximately 360,000 new study permits in 2024. So, the intake that has been steadily growing in the past decades will decrease by 35 per cent from 2023.
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