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June 3, 2005

More breakdowns at Iqaluit airport

Technical problems with instrument landing equipment at the Iqaluit airport forced two planes to re-route to Kuujjuaq this past Monday, prompting one airline to continue its push for compensation from NAV Canada.

Two flights were delayed on May 30 when the airport's landing equipment broke down for three hours in the afternoon. A cargo plane from Ottawa and a passenger flight from Rankin Inlet landed in Iqaluit later that day.

The incident prompted First Air to repeat its demand for compensation from NAV Canada, which receives sizeable fees from airlines for its air traffic control service.

"We would certainly be making an effort for that [compensation]," said spokesperson Tracy Beeman.

First Air and other airlines were outraged earlier this month when NAV Canada's instrument landing system in Iqaluit broke down for four days, leaving passengers stranded around the region.

NAV Canada said their system failed this week after snow piled up on an antenna. Spokesman Ron Singer said a technician based in Iqaluit was able to fix the system quicker than last time, because he didn't need replacement parts.

Singer also said NAV Canada is not liable for airline expenses caused by glitches with their equipment.

"Sometimes there are breakdowns, sometimes there are electronic difficulties," he said. "But... we go to great lengths to maintain our equipment and repair them as quickly as possible."

June 3, 2005

Quick turnaround at First Air

A First Air passenger plane landed safely in Ottawa this week after the flight was recalled earlier due to a mechanical problem.

Passengers on Flight 872 to Iqaluit were surprised on June 1 when their plane returned to the Ottawa International Airport, only 15 minutes after taking off.

Tracy Beeman, director of marketing for First Air, said the plane had to turn back when the pilot noticed a "minor hydraulic issue."

Beeman declined to explain the details of the problem.

The passengers got off the plane without incident, and took another First Air plane to Iqaluit later that day.

June 3, 2005

Broadcasters Scholarship

MuchMusic and the Aboriginal Youth Network are offering a scholarship to aboriginal youth worth $3,000. The scholarship is open to all Canadian aboriginal youth under the age of 25 entering their first or second year of post-secondary schooling in broadcasting. The scholarship is open to students in fields such as journalism, media arts, radio and television arts, and communication.

The deadline to apply is November 30, 2005. For more information or to download an application form, visit MuchMusic's website at www.muchmusic.com/mays.

June 3, 2005

Miss Nunavut 2005

The Miss World Canada Organization is searching for Miss Nunavut 2005. The Miss Nunavut contestant will compete against 27 other young women from across Canada for the title of Miss Canada in Toronto in July. In December, Miss Canada will compete for the title of Miss World in China.

Contestants for Miss Nunavut must be "naturally born" females between the ages of 19 and 24 who have graduated from high school. They must be single, having never been married or pregnant. They must be dedicated and motivated individuals with an interest in becoming Miss Canada.

For more information, contact Ashley Dean at miss_nunavut@hotmail.com and visit www.missworldcanada.com.

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