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Pangnirtung MLA voices concerns over proposed Iqaluit hydro project

CBC News
Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:36
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By Bianca McKeown Johnny Mike says Pangnirtung doesn’t support the project in its current location Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC)’s proposed hydro

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Baffinland says it’s cleared to break ground on railway, port at Steensby Inlet

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 16:11
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Mining company says it’s received all ‘key regulatory authorizations’ Baffinland Iron Mines says it can move forward with construction of

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* Featured * Denmark/Greenland Featured • Zone 3 General News Politics Politics (Denmark/Greenland) 

Denmark’s king to visit Greenland amid Trump crisis

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:36
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Denmark’s King Frederik said on Thursday he will visit Greenland from February 18 to 20 as the Nordic nation asserts

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ConocoPhillips’ plans for 4 new Arctic wells unaffected by toppled rig, company says

Alaska Public Media
Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 08:47
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By Eric Stone An accident involving a massive rig used in ConocoPhillips’ North Slope drilling program on Friday will not

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* Featured * Featured • Zone 3 General Politics Politics (USA) USA 

Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun

The Associated Press
Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 16:07 — Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 16:14
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Technical talks between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland over hatching an Arctic security deal are now underway, Secretary of State

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* Featured * Featured • Zone 3 General News Norway Politics Politics (Norway) 

Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra travels to Arctic border town

The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:23
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By Atle Staalesen, Sebastian Lerpold “My thoughts go to all the people in Ukraine, who are in such a terrible situation,” Norway’s

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Northern territories, western provinces sign pact to develop critical minerals strategy

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 09:01
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Deal envisions western Canada as ‘global hub for critical minerals innovation and sustainable development’ Western Canada’s provinces and territories are

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* Featured * Denmark/Greenland Featured • Zone 3 General News Politics Politics (Denmark/Greenland) 

Denmark, Greenland leaders meet Merz, heading to Paris to shore up support

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 15:54
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By Stine Jacobsen The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Tuesday, and

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German minister: NATO well on way to joining up with the US in Arctic mission

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:11
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NATO partners are well on the way to joining forces with the U.S. on a proposed mission in the Arctic,

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Analysis: Canada’s icebreaker pact looked great until Trump started threatening the Arctic

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:03
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By Evan Dyer  By building icebreakers for the U.S., Canada risks sharpening a sword that could be used to attack

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Inuit leaders in Canada say threats against Greenland are an attack ‘on us all’

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 09:39
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By Samuel Wat  Greenland’s future is for Greenlanders to determine, Inuit leaders in Canada say Inuit leaders are standing up

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* Featured * Featured • Zone 3 General Politics Politics (USA) USA 

NATO’s Rutte: two “workstreams” on Greenland agreed upon with Trump

Thomson Reuters
Posted: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 15:34
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday he and U.S President Trump had agreed upon two “workstreams” to defuse

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* Featured * Canada Countries Featured • Zone 2 General News Politics Politics (Canada) 

Northern premiers outline priorities ahead of meeting with Prime Minister

CBC News
Posted: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 13:11
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By TJ Dhir  All three Premiers stress the need for infrastructure upgrades With Canada’s premiers set to meet with the

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Moscow’s diplomats ask Oslo to stop anti-war protesters

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:10
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The Norwegian Foreign Ministry answers that such protests are something the Russian diplomats will have to live with. Protesters around

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* Featured * Canada Countries Featured • Zone 3 General Politics Politics (Canada) 

Military helicopters over B.C., Alberta, Alaska, Yukon as part of Canada-U.S. training exercise

CBC News
Posted: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 09:26
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By Andrew Kurjata  Exercise STRIKING BAT also sees Canadian forces working alongside Norway, Italy and Mongolia Canadian Armed Forces helicopters

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Wide shot of the Centennial Flame with the Parliament building behind
The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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