Noble House was destroyed<\/a>, displacing the occupants of 36 residential units as well as several businesses. The community rallied around the people who lost their homes<\/a> in the blaze. There were no deaths or injuries.<\/p>\n By the end of the year, much of the rubble on the lot had been cleared.<\/p>\n New prime minister visits Iqaluit, sees \u2018nation-building\u2019 potential Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at the Nunavut commissioner\u2019s residence to meet with Inuit leaders. (Photo by Daron Letts)<\/p>\n Prime Minister Mark Carney dropped in to Iqaluit for a one-day visit on March 18, less than a week after being sworn in.<\/p>\n He was on his way back from visits to London and Paris, when then-Premier P.J. Akeeagok welcomed Carney<\/a>, who was born in Fort Smith, N.W.T., \u201chome\u201d to the North.<\/p>\n Carney\u2019s visit concluded with announcement that Ottawa would spend $6.7 billion<\/a> to bolster Arctic security, including an over-the-horizon radar system.<\/p>\n In November, Carney again drew his attention to the Nunavut capital, adding the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit hydro plan to his list of \u201cnation-building\u201d projects<\/a> being referred to the federal government\u2019s Major Projects Office.<\/p>\n If approved, the project could be online by 2030, according to its proponent.<\/p>\n North of North brings Iqaluit to Netflix<\/p>\n Iqaluit made its return to the small screen in 2025, acting as the community of Ice Cove in TV\u2019s North of North<\/a>.<\/p>\n After filming in early 2024, the show was a hit on CBC and APTN. In April, it reached global audiences on Netflix, and was promptly renewed for a second season<\/a>.<\/p>\n The show spotlighted Iqaluit stars including Anna Lambe and Maika Harper, and co-creators Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald. It also highlighted the community\u2019s breathtaking landscapes and handful of local landmarks<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some notable cameos on the show included Iqaluit Mayor Solomon Awa<\/a> and artist Mathew Nuqingaq.<\/p>\n Filming for the second season is expected to take place in early 2026 in Toronto and Nunavut.<\/p>\n Animal control bylaw controversy<\/p>\n Changes to Iqaluit\u2019s animal control bylaw allowing municipal officers to kill loose animals after a 24-hour hold drew emotional and passionate reactions<\/a> from some community members, both opposed and in favour of the measure.<\/p>\n The bylaw was proposed after the public safety committee called for action on loose dogs roaming the city.<\/p>\n A petition was organized calling for council to reconsider the amendment. When the bylaw was up for third and final reading, residents packed city hall<\/a> in an effort to change councillors\u2019 minds. The bylaw passed.<\/p>\n In the aftermath, RCMP were called to investigate a potential online threat <\/a>that was made, seemingly directed toward city councillors. No charges were laid.<\/p>\n An Iqaluit RCMP vehicle drives away after officers ended a 16-hour standoff on Sept. 27. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)<\/p>\n Emergency alert and RCMP standoff<\/p>\n In the early hours of Sept. 27, many Iqaluit residents were jolted by the sound of an emergency alert telling people to shelter in place due to a police operation.<\/p>\n The RCMP responded to shots being fired, followed by a standoff that lasted close to 16 hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/251219.100.93.png\" "\\"\\"")
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