Qulliq Energy worker stabbed in Cape Dorset
CBC News
Posted: Jan 9, 2013 2:30 PM CST
Last Updated: Jan 9, 2013 3:34 PM CST
A Qulliq Energy Corporation worker is recovering in hospital after being stabbed at the Cape Dorset power plant Tuesday.
RCMP say his injuries were serious but non-life threatening. He was medevaced to Iqaluit and remains at Qikiqtani General Hospital.
A man and a woman have been arrested and charges are pending.
RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.
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