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\u2019s coroner investigates three deaths in the community. \u201cI want to extend my deepest sympathies to the community of Pond Inlet during this incredibly difficult time,\u201d Akeeagok said in a statement Saturday morning. \u201cLike many Nunavummiut, I am heartbroken by the tragic events that have shaken your community.\u201d Akeeagok\u2019s statement did not elaborate about the events he referred to. But the territory\u2019s coroner said his office is looking into them. \u201cI can confirm that we are investigating three deaths in Pond Inlet as coroner\u2019s cases,\u201d Dr. Michael Foote, the territory\u2019s chief coroner, said in an email. Foote also did not provide additional information about the deaths. He… <\/p>\n
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\u2019s coroner investigates three deaths in the community. \u201cI want to extend my deepest sympathies to the community of Pond Inlet during this incredibly difficult time,\u201d Akeeagok said in a statement Saturday morning. \u201cLike many Nunavummiut, I am heartbroken by the tragic events that have shaken your community.\u201d Akeeagok\u2019s statement did not elaborate about the events he referred to. But the territory\u2019s coroner said his office is looking into them. \u201cI can confirm that we are investigating three deaths in Pond Inlet as coroner\u2019s cases,\u201d Dr. Michael Foote, the territory\u2019s chief coroner, said in an email. Foote also did not provide additional information about the deaths. He... <\/p>\n