By  Cedric Gallant  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Forest fires are being blamed after Air Inuit flights along both Nunavik coasts were cancelled multiple times last week due to poor visibility, impacting people’s personal travel and cargo shipments. The airline’s operations continue to be affected by the smoke this week, as well. The fires displaced Air Inuit’s operations at its major hub in La Grande, along the east coast of James Bay, which has slowed down cargo services, according to company president Christian Busch. In an email to Nunatsiaq News, he said it adapted by placing hubs at various airports and storage buildings throughout Nunavik and in Val d’Or while the hub at La Grande remains out of commission. But, “we anticipate likely resuming operations out of La Grande by Sunday

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