Applying lessons learned to future Arctic fishery
While the possibility of fishing in the central Arctic Ocean – the world’s last untapped fishing area – excites many
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Author: Levon Sevunts, Radio Canada International
First half of 2016 breaks heat records, Arctic sea ice reaches lowest levels: NASA
The first six months of 2016 were the planet’s warmest since meteorologists started keeping records in the late 19th century,
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Ottawa adds 37 more communities to its Nutrition North subsidy program
The federal government is expanding its food subsidy program for isolated northern communities by adding 37 communities where food prices
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Control or ban? International discussion on commercial fishery in the Arctic Ocean
Arctic states and several other invited fishing nations met in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, to continue discussions on regulation for commercial fishing
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The Katmai bear cam is back
Explore.org is once again live streaming brown bears as they fish for salmon at Katmai National Park and Preserve. Looking
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Arctic science cooperation agreement ‘good for Canada’: POLAR
An agreement on enhancing scientific cooperation among circumpolar countries and others interested in polar research signed in Ottawa last week
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U.S. officials optimistic about Arctic fishery agreement
As melting Arctic sea ice is set for another record retreat this summer, U.S. officials are optimistic that Arctic states and the
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Winnipeg Art Gallery to feature Inuit art in France
The Winnipeg Art Gallery has the world’s largest collection of Inuit art and it’s planning to share some of this
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Arctic nations agree to more scientific cooperation
The future of scientific research in the Arctic got a big boost last week after representatives of all eight Arctic
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Feds announce $23M to upgrade Wood Buffalo Park road and trails
Visitors to Canada’s largest national park will soon have an easier time accessing the wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage
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Meet Eliza Reid – Iceland’s Canadian first lady
When on August 1 Iceland swears in its first new president in 20 years, it will also get a Canadian
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Quebec adventurer takes on Yukon wilderness challenge
Quebecer Frederic Dion calls himself a professional adventurer but even by his own standards his next exploit will challenge every
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Arctic nations deepen coast guard cooperation
Despite growing tensions between Russia and NATO in Eastern Europe, the heads of the eight Arctic nations’ coast guards agreed on Friday to
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Russian rocket that worried Inuit groups launched Saturday
Russia successfully launched a rocket into space on Saturday despite fears expressed by Inuit hunters in the eastern Canadian Arctic
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Inuit hunters worry about toxic splash from Russian rocket
Despite assurances by Russian and Canadian authorities that a Russian rocket engine slated to fall in northern Baffin Bay this
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