Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform Nunavummiut that a propylene glycol leak occurred in Rankin Inlet as a result of equipment failure. The incident was discovered at 2 a.m. on November 3, 2019, and an investigation began immediately. Between 15,000-20,000 litres of propylene glycol, mixed with 15,000-20,000 litres of water, may have leaked from the District Heating System (DHS) in the section of buried pipeline connected to the health centre. The affected portion of the DHS was promptly isolated and emptied.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the community of Rankin Inlet that there will be a community-wide power outage on Saturday, November 2, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.

This outage is required to upgrade electrical equipment in the power generation system.

QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation

(867) 979-7524

rboucher@qec.nu.ca

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the community of Coral Harbour that there will be a community-wide power outage on Saturday, November 2, from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.

This power outage is required to perform upgrades to the fuel system.

QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation

(867) 979-7524

rboucher@qec.nu.ca