By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok offered his condolences to the hamlet of Pond Inlet as Nunavut’s coroner investigates three deaths in the community. “I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the community of Pond Inlet during this incredibly difficult time,” Akeeagok said in a statement Saturday morning. “Like many Nunavummiut, I am heartbroken by the tragic events that have shaken your community.” Akeeagok’s statement did not elaborate about the events he referred to. But the territory’s coroner said his office is looking into them. “I can confirm that we are investigating three deaths in Pond Inlet as coroner’s cases,” Dr. Michael Foote, the territory’s chief coroner, said in an email. Foote also did not provide additional information about the deaths. He…
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