Pond Inlet

SEABOURN VENTURE BEGINS SECOND EXPEDITION SEASON IN THE ARCTIC

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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LONDON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn , the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is looking forward to setting sail on its second expedition season in the Arctic.

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  • LONDON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn , the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is looking forward to setting sail on its second expedition season in the Arctic.
  • "Seabourn Venture is a beautiful ship that was purpose built to provide the ultimate expedition experiences and take our extraordinary guests to some of the most fascinating and remote destinations in the world," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn.
  • "The ship delighted our guests in her first year of service from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and we look forward to continuing to deliver unique 'Seabourn Moments' and an unparalleled luxury expedition that can only be experienced with Seabourn."
  • From there, the ship will begin its second season in the Arctic with a series of 14- and 15-day voyages to Greenland and Iceland.

NUNAVUT PLANNING COMMISSION CONCLUDES FINAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON HISTORIC LAND USE PLAN

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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''Now is the time to commit to the necessary compromises that will finalize a plan for Nunavut reflecting the vision of Inuit.

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  • ''Now is the time to commit to the necessary compromises that will finalize a plan for Nunavut reflecting the vision of Inuit.
  • A final recommended plan covering land, fresh water and marine areas will be considered for approval next spring by the federal government, Nunavut Government and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
  • A final approved Nunavut Land Use Plan will be legally binding and mark an important step to fully implement the 1993 Nunavut Agreement, the largest Indigenous land claim settlement in Canadian history which led to the territory's creation.
  • About the Nunavut Planning Commission:
    The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring land use plans for resource use and development in the Nunavut Settlement Area.

NUNAVUT PLANNING COMMISSION CONCLUDES FINAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON HISTORIC LAND USE PLAN

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Monday, November 28, 2022
COVID-19, Environment, Thompson, Internet, Pond Inlet, Organization, Economic development, Fresh water, NU, MB, Climate change, Government, Uvagut TV, NPC, Mining, Hunting, Federation, Commission, Whaling, Iqaluit

''Now is the time to commit to the necessary compromises that will finalize a plan for Nunavut reflecting the vision of Inuit.

Key Points: 
  • ''Now is the time to commit to the necessary compromises that will finalize a plan for Nunavut reflecting the vision of Inuit.
  • A final recommended plan covering land, fresh water and marine areas will be considered for approval next spring by the federal government, Nunavut Government and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
  • A final approved Nunavut Land Use Plan will be legally binding and mark an important step to fully implement the 1993 Nunavut Agreement, the largest Indigenous land claim settlement in Canadian history which led to the territory's creation.
  • About the Nunavut Planning Commission:
    The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring land use plans for resource use and development in the Nunavut Settlement Area.

Quark Expeditions launches the 2022 Canadian Arctic season with its new ship Ultramarine

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, is proud to report the successful inaugural voyage of Ultramarine in the Canadian Arctic.On August 1, 2022, Quark Expeditions' newest vessel embarked on the 17-day Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin voyage, which is one of the operator's five expeditions that explore the Canadian High Arctic.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, is proud to report the successful inaugural voyage of Ultramarine in the Canadian Arctic.On August 1, 2022, Quark Expeditions' newest vessel embarked on the 17-day Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin voyage, which is one of the operator's five expeditions that explore the Canadian High Arctic.
  • "We're so excited to have kicked off our Canadian Arctic season with the 17-day Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin itinerary," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice-President of Sales and Customer Service for Quark Expeditions.
  • "Not only does it herald our return to the much-beloved Canadian Arctic, but this voyage also marks Ultramarine's inaugural voyage in the Canadian Northwhich includes the fabled Northwest Passage.
  • From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world

Quark Expeditions launches the 2022 Canadian Arctic season with its new ship Ultramarine

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, is proud to report the successful inaugural voyage of Ultramarine in the Canadian Arctic.On August 1, 2022, Quark Expeditions' newest vessel embarked on the 17-day Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin voyage, which is one of the operator's five expeditions that explore the Canadian High Arctic.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, is proud to report the successful inaugural voyage of Ultramarine in the Canadian Arctic.On August 1, 2022, Quark Expeditions' newest vessel embarked on the 17-day Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin voyage, which is one of the operator's five expeditions that explore the Canadian High Arctic.
  • "We're so excited to have kicked off our Canadian Arctic season with the 17-day Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin itinerary," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice-President of Sales and Customer Service for Quark Expeditions.
  • "Not only does it herald our return to the much-beloved Canadian Arctic, but this voyage also marks Ultramarine's inaugural voyage in the Canadian Northwhich includes the fabled Northwest Passage.
  • Guests get to enjoy the amenities of this technologically-advanced ship while steeped in polar history and wilderness."

SEABOURN VENTURE, SEABOURN'S FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT EXPEDITION VESSEL, SETS SAIL FOR ITS FIRST VOYAGE, HEADING FROM THE ARCTIC TO ANTARCTICA OVER THE YEAR AHEAD

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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SEATTLE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, is embarking on a new era of adventure on the high seas with the launch of Seabourn Venture. The first of the line's two new ultra-luxury expedition ships, Seabourn Venture entered service and welcomed its first guests on board today, July 27, 2022, on a 12-day Northern Isles expedition, departing Tromsø, Norway, and bound for the Arctic and the Svalbard Archipelago, one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas and home to wildlife from puffins to polar bears.

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  • @SeabournCruise launches its first purpose-built expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture, with an exciting schedule of extraordinary explorations over the year ahead.
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    SEATTLE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn , the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, is embarking on a new era of adventure on the high seas with the launch of Seabourn Venture .
  • Seabourn embarks on a new era of adventure on the high seas with the launch of Seabourn Venture.
  • In March and April 2023, Seabourn Venture will embark on a series of 7- to 12-day expedition voyages in Brazil and the Amazon.

SSi Canada Contracts SES’s Newest Satellite to Meet Growing Customer Needs and Canadian Government Broadband Goals

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Under the agreement, SES will provide additional satellite capacity, initially to Pond Inlet and Iqaluit, from its newly launched SES-17 satellite using Ka-band.

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  • Under the agreement, SES will provide additional satellite capacity, initially to Pond Inlet and Iqaluit, from its newly launched SES-17 satellite using Ka-band.
  • This builds on existing arrangements enabling SSi Canada to use C-Band capacity from SESs AMC-18 satellite to connect all 25 communities in Nunavut.
  • The additional Ka-band capacity from SES-17 will be used to enhance services and support further expansion across Northern Canada.
  • We are proactively working to expand our capacity and meet the growing broadband needs of the Northern and remote communities we serve, said Jeff Philipp, Founder and CEO of SSi Canada.

Cypher Environmental makes global impact in mining and community, through CSR, launching "Green Roads" Program.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Baffinland is pleased to partner with companies that have a desire to give back to our local communities.

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  • Baffinland is pleased to partner with companies that have a desire to give back to our local communities.
  • Wagner was named a Climate Trailblazer as part of theSan Francisco Global Climate Action Summit in 2018.
  • Todd now has a focus on giving back to communities around the world, in particular to help them thrive while minimizing their environmental impact.
  • As a result, he spearheaded the Cypher Green Roads program, which sees the company engaging in CSR projects alongside their client partners worldwide.

Reducing Road Dust in Pond Inlet, Nunavut

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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POND INLET, Nunavut, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (Baffinland or the Company), Nunavut Sealink & Supply Inc. (NSSI), and Cypher Environmental Ltd. have partnered up to donate their time and resources to support the Hamlet of Pond Inlet conduct a dust suppression project aimed at significantly reducing dust from town roads in Pond Inlet, Nunavut.

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  • POND INLET, Nunavut, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (Baffinland or the Company), Nunavut Sealink & Supply Inc. (NSSI), and Cypher Environmental Ltd. have partnered up to donate their time and resources to support the Hamlet of Pond Inlet conduct a dust suppression project aimed at significantly reducing dust from town roads in Pond Inlet, Nunavut.
  • The dust suppressant known as Dust Stop helps control the amount of dust generated from vehicles driving on town roads.
  • The use of Dust Stop can result in an over 90% reduction in airborne dust generated from roads.
  • NSSI will be delivering Dust Stop to Pond Inlet to begin the project in 2020.