TJ Dhir

Journalist

TJ is a journalist with CBC North in Iqaluit and was formerly with CBC Windsor. You can reach him at [email protected].

Latest from TJ Dhir

Contaminated sites in the spotlight during Nunavut committee hearing

There is no deadline to make a database on contaminated sites in Nunavut publicly available, according to the government's environmental liabilities project manager.

Too young to vote? Not at this Nunavut school

While eligible voters were casting their ballots in the federal election on Monday, some students in Iqaluit also cast a ballot as part of the Civix Student Vote program.

Nunavut government addresses use of AI and Whatsapp at committee hearings

The Nunavut government says it’s working on guidelines for employees about using artificial intelligence.  The topic came up Friday during hearings of the Standing Committee on Oversight of Government Operations and Public Accounts. The use of unapproved third-party applications, like WhatsApp, was also discussed. 

Jury at Kimmirut, Nunavut coroner's inquest calls for declaration of suicide crisis

The recommendation comes after a week of witness testimony at the coroner's inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Kimmirut resident George Arlooktoo, who stabbed himself during a confrontation with RCMP officers on Feb. 9, 2019. 

Inquest looking into death of 28-year-old man begins in Kimmirut, Nunavut

A week-long coroner's inquest looking into the death George Arlooktoo, 28 began in Kimmirut, Nunavut on Monday. 

Housing, Arctic defence top of mind for Nunavummiut in federal election

Nunavummiut share their thoughts on what issues are front of mind for them in this federal election campaign.

Nunavut MLAs push for updates on water infrastructure projects

The Nunavut government is still in the early planning phase for new water treatment plants in Igloolik and Clyde River, MLAs heard Monday.

Nunavut MLAs query territorial government after trade war with U.S. kicks off

Nunavut’s finance minister says the territory is considering banning American companies from bidding on government contracts in the wake of the trade war with the United States.

Nunavut MLAs ask why elder mobility vans promised last fall are still parked

Some Nunavut MLAs are wondering why a fleet of elder mobility vans, promised several months ago to five communities by the premier, are not yet in use.

Questions about airport infrastructure fly in Nunavut legislature

One MLA expressed concern about the state of the airport in Igloolik, while another talked about the need for a longer run way at the airport in Chesterfield Inlet.