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Toonik Tyme organizers ‘tired,’ looking for more volunteers, sponsors

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The volunteers behind Iqaluit’s Toonik Tyme won’t organize its popular snowmobile races to Kimmirut and back next year.
“We’re ready to pass the torch,” said Stephen Johnson, a spokesperson with 123Go!, the non-profit, volunteer-run organization responsible for the 61-year-old spring festival.
“We believe that the racing community is strong enough in its membership and supporters to organize the Kimmirut races in 2027.”
The four-member board, led by president Pitseolak Alainga, has co-ordi

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