As the Easter fair events continue in Nain today, Friday, April 22 there will be children’s indoor games, lunch for everyone, popcorn and cotton candy will be sold at the price of $1.

The location for this event will be at the JSCC from 10am-1pm.

There will also be a Easter egg hunt that starts at 10am.

Games for children will consist of number game, musical chairs, balloon pop, dice game and more.

Adult cash bingo will start at 5:15, cards will be sold from 4:45-5:15pm today.

Cards are available at the door for $40, nevada tickets are available throughout the game, jackpot to go is $1,500.

There will also be a draw for 5 free $21 bingo vouchers.

Limited seating is available for seniors 65+, there will also be a mystery door prize.

Adult evening event will take place at the JSCC from 7-10pm for ages 13 years of age and older.

There will also be a pool tournament starting at 7pm at the same location for ages 13 years and older and open to male and female players.

$20 a player, $10 for JHMS players.

1st place will receive $250, 2nd place will receive $150, for 3rd place will receive $75. (*note: there wont be no spectators permitted*)

The Nunatsiavut Government is advising that it will no longer be providing regular updates on COVID-19 activity in the five Labrador Inuit communities.

With rapid tests readily available and with changes to provincial guidelines around testing and reporting, there is no way of accurately knowing the event of COVID-19 activity in any particular community. In other words, there may be cases in some communities not reported to Public Health.

While all provincial restrictions have been lifted, including capacity limits, masking, and proof of vaccination requirements. Public Health officials with the Nunatsiavut Government continue to urge residents in all communities to remain vigilant in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The April 21, COVID update for Voisey’s Bay showed 26 positive cases with 36 in modified isolation.

VB has also advised the public that due to the evolution of the pandemic and easing of certain restrictions within the province, this will be the last weekly update from Vale.

Vale will continue to monitor the situation closely and controls will remain in place.

Individuals with symptoms, with no known exposure to the virus, should contact 811 or complete the online assessment tool at COVID Assessment and Referrals (HOME – NLCHI) to determine if testing is required.

As of December 20, 2021, Avian Influenza Virus (AIV) was identified among wild birds in Canada. On April 7, 2022, the first three cases of avian influenza in birds were confirmed in Quebec.

Wild birds in Canada and throughout the world are natural carries of AIV. It is a viral infection that is highly contagious among birds and most strains of the virus cause little or no harm. However, these viruses can spread to domestic poultry and, under certain circumstances, to people. Currently, there have been no human cases of AIV from exposure to wild birds in North America.

Ducks and geese have a history of being affected by AIV and with spring migration underway, Hunters are asked to be aware and watchful for birds with symptoms.

Signs that a bird may have AIV include nervousness, trembling or lack of coordination, swelling around the head, neck and eyes, diarrhea or sudden death. Multiple dead birds in one location are a sign that the virus is present.

The risk of transmission of AIV to humans from cases in wild birds is low. However, basic measures are recommended for hunters and other bird handlers to reduce the risk of illness and the spread of the virus: wear gloves, wash hands with soap and warm water, clean clothing, and equipment.

Eating properly cooked waterfowl meat is not a source of infection for humans.

If you notice any unusual deaths or illness in birds, contact your local conservation office. If you feel very sick after handling a bird, contact your local health care.

For more information, please refer to the Government of Canada’s website.

Another 5 people in NL have passed away due to the COVID-19 virus bringing the total number of reported deaths due to the virus to 20 this week.

There are 25 people in hospital including 7 in ICU.

There were 120 new confirmed cases of COVID yesterday, and 152 today.

Over the past two years, the MHA of the Torngat Mountains District have been trying to get something done with the Housing Petition for long overdue repairs to NL Housing Units.

Lela Evans is the MHA for the Torngat District.

MHA Evans says she’s been trying to get them to repair all the empty houses and she wants the government to come up with a plan for this.

Click here to hear more of what MHA Evans got to say about the Housing Petition.

Adults in the community of Postville was taking part in sports outside the Kaipokok Community Centre this morning.

They did different races like Human Dog team race, upside down running race, backwards running race, 4-legged race, 1 boot and 1 snowshoe race and more.

The Easter Fair events will be starting at 6:30pm this evening at the community Centre, with an admission fee of $1.

At the Fair, there will be a fish pond booth, surprise bag, lollipop game, dart game booth, beanbag toss, bowling booth and a few other competitions.

Residents are also welcomed to buy a table for $10, if anyone would like to buy one, can call the Community Centre during work hours at 479-9775.

Today April 21st, 2022 there will be children’s and adult ice games down on Nain harbor from 1pm-3pm.

The children ice games will be Easter egg rolling, ball between leg race, jump rope race, and more.

For the adult ice games there will be ball between leg race, jump rope race, ball/back race, hula hoop and target throw to name a few.

Tonight at 7pm will be an entertainment night and everyone is welcome.

David Hart and his band (weather permitting) along with the Beardos will be performing and local performers are also welcome.

There will be a door prize for ages 16 years of age and older.

The door prize will be an IPhone 12 Max pro, Gas, Oil stove and a $100 bingo card.

Please contact the Recreation Department for more information.

The small game season opened on Thursday, October 1st, 2021, and closed yesterday, April 20, 2022.

Shooting of ptarmigan, spruce partridges, snowshoe hare and artic hare have closed today.

Snaring season for the above and the porcupine hunting season have ended on March 31.

Non-beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement are required to get permission from the Nunatsiavut Government to access Labrador Inuit Lands unless your interests are accommodated under the Agreement.

Appointments for the second booster shot for COVID-19, is now available in Rigolet.

All individuals 18 and older who received their first booster before mid December and who has not had a COVID infection in the past three months, are eligible for booster #2.

(Booster doses cannot be given in the first three months following COVID infection.)

Research has shown that immunity from vaccines declines over time and therefore, booster doses are a great protection from severe illness.

Please call Marilyn or Carly at DHSD to leave your name if you are interested in getting the booster dose or if you have any questions.

Public Health will contact you with an appointment for your shot in the next couple of weeks.

Courtesy from DHSD Rigolet.

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada held their Board of Directors meeting with its new board on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

And announced the following changes to their leadership team, for their Annual General Meeting in February 2023.

Nancy Etok, representing Ungava, Nunavut, Urban Representative, Malaya Zher, was appointed as the new Secretary-Treasurer.

These elections were required to fill vacant seats. Both Pauletta Tremblett, Vice- President and Michelle Gruben , Secretary-Treasurer resigned from their executive positions due to competing work and family priorities. However, Michelle Gruben remains as member in Inuvialuit region.

Roxanne Barbour was nominated to run for Ordinary Member of the Nunatsiavut Assembly, so has resigned as Pauktuutit’s representative for Nunatsiavut.

Pauktuutit is also pleased to welcome the new member Board of Directors.

Lynn Blackwood was appointed Board Member representing Happy Valley-Goose Bay, in place of Paulette Tremblay. Dawn Michelin was appointed Board Director representing Nunatsiavut region in place of Roxanne Barbour. President, Gerri Sharpe applauds Nancy Etok and Malaya Zehr for joining her in the executive roles and congratulates new board members. On behalf of Pauktuutit, she wishes the outgoing board members the best and thanks them for their time.

Sharpe says “We are excited to welcome those strong women, incoming members bring in energy and ideas to the leadership team. This brings a total of 13, we are really looking forward to work ahead, our ambition is to help Pauktuutit have a voice at the leadership tables and to help all Inuit across Canada.

Nancy Etok is the Vice-President of Ulluriak School in kangitluajutsuak, Quebec. Empowering Inuit Youth is one of her main goals.