Alaska’s largest oil producer asks judge to block release of drilling info from NPR-A
Alaska’s largest oil producer is trying to block a state commission from publicly releasing information from exploratory drilling in the
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Business (Canada)
Nunavut Impact Review Board rejects proposed Baffinland expansion in Arctic Canada
Final decision will come from federal minister within 90 days The Nunavut Impact Review board has recommended Baffinland’s Phase 2 expansion not
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Inuvik, Canada, braces for surge in tourism
Tourism officials and operators in Inuvik, N.W.T., are ramping up for an expected surge in bookings this summer. “It’s looking good
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How is the growing demand for minerals affecting northeastern Canada and the climate?
Inside electric car batteries is nickel. The mineral, which is found in the Yukon, may not have the same value
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New studio and TV show with unprecedented budget for Arctic Canada in the works
Hollywood North North? Holly-uit perhaps? A new studio in Iqaluit and the most expensive TV production ever in Nunavut are in the works
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Inuit company wins 7-year maintenance contract for Canadian Arctic radars
Nasittuq Corporation, an Inuit majority-owned corporation, has been awarded a Government of Canada contract to operate and maintain the North
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Layoffs of 12 unvaccinated employees at Canadian North had ‘minimal’ impact on operations, says airline
The airline is trying to clear a cargo backlog to Qikiqtaaluk communities Canadian North has laid off 12 employees who
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Cargo delays led to empty shelves in Arctic Canadian city of Iqaluit
Arctic Co-operatives Ltd. says Qikiqtaaluk communities experience delays in produce shipments Qikiqtaaluk communities have been suffering from delayed cargo flights, which left
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Cold weather, good Korean food and magical lights: Korean flight crew experiences Yellowknife
Korea Aerospace Industries has been conducting cold weather testing on their light armed helicopter A group of South Korean aerospace
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Yukon Court of Appeal strikes down more claims in oil company’s lawsuit on government’s fracking ban
The government said there were still parts of the lawsuit that stood no chance of success The Yukon Court of
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Pond Inlet woman’s intervention shakes up hearings on Baffinland mine expansion in Arctic Canada
Anita Uuttuvak accused Baffinland of unfairness in its attempt to force acceptance of more development A Pond Inlet, Nunavut, woman
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Brand new bulk carrier brings North Canadian ore to China via Arctic route
Ice-class carrier Nordic Nuluujaak makes its first voyage on the Northern Sea Route as sea-ice quickly accumulates on the far
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Norwegian Oil Fund’s new eco standards add pressure on Arctic extractors
The powerful sovereign wealth fund says it will pin its investments to a series of expectations on biodiversity and ecosystem.
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Strong rebound coming for northern territories: Conference Board of Canada
Yukon’s outlook is the strongest, while Nunavut and the N.W.T. may struggle long-term The post-pandemic world looks positive for Canada’s
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Canadian government pledges $12.5M to essential air services in remote Northwest Territories communities
The federal government is giving an additional $12.5 million to the Government of the Northwest Territories to help support essential air
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