By Darrell Greer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kivalliq News The news out of Baker Lake put a smile on many a face when it was announced recently that Baker Lake Daycare secured $6.35 million to construct a new daycare for the community. The previous facility was destroyed by fire in 2021. The funding comes from numerous sources, with the Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) kicking in a $2.48-million contribution agreement and the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Early Learning and Child Care program providing an additional $3.46 million. Funding help will also be provided by both Peter’s Expediting Ltd. and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Amounts of funding aid from those two sources had not been announced as of press time. The new daycare will accommodate up to 56 children and is expected…
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