School Year Ends Early in Puvirnituq, Que., Amid State of Emergency over Water Shortage

Puvirnituq mayor sees reason for hope as water shortage continues

Schools have closed, elders and health-centre patients have been temporarily sent south, and last week the Quebec government made an emergency delivery of 54 tonnes of water to help Puvirnituq through its ongoing water shortage crisis.

School year ends early in Puvirnituq, Que., amid state of emergency over water shortage

The Kativik Ilisarniliriniq school board announced the closure of two schools in Puvirnituq, Que., effective Tuesday, as the northern community continues to deal with a months-long water crisis.

Water in Puvirnituq: The Gouvernement du Québec and Nunavik Authorities take action – Water Canada

The Gouvernement du Québec and Nunavik authorities are taking action in response to the very worrying situation in the Northern Village of Puvirnituq. The main pipe between the Northern Village’s primary water source and its treatment plant froze because of an equipment failure on March 18. Temporary solutions are currently being deployed to restore water to the plant. Preventive medical evacuations have also been conducted to ensure safety, mos…

The lack of access to drinking water in northern Quebec is a major issue that the CSQ has been denouncing for a long time. In a recent article published by La Presse, journalist Ariane Lacoursière reports on the critical situation in the village of Puvirnituq, which has been hit by a severe water shortage. This reality confirms the relevance of the campaign launched a few weeks ago by the ACTES Movement. Drawn from Ma CSQ. According to La Presse…

The small municipality of Nord-du-Québec has been deprived of running water since mid-March.