The 'wettest dry community' in the North

In spite of a local bylaw, Pangnirtung is considered the ‘wettest dry community’ in the North.
That’s because alcohol is readily and easily available.

APTN National News
As a part of our week long perspectives series, our Malaya Qaunirq Chapman looks deeper into the issues alcohol abuse can raise in a small community where alcohol is legally allowed.

In spite of a local bylaw, Pangnirtung is considered the ‘wettest dry community’ in the North.

That’s because alcohol is readily and easily available.

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1 thought on “The 'wettest dry community' in the North

  1. Piita Angutiikaaruti says:

    Well done …not an easy story but an important one.

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