RBC latest bank that will not directly fund drilling projects in Alaskan Arctic refuge
The Royal Bank of Canada recently joined more than 24 major financial institutions that will not fund resource development in the
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Trump to approve $22B railway between Alaska and Alberta
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will grant approval to a $22-billion freight rail project connecting Alaska and Alberta. The
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After 40 years, here’s what Canadian northern labour leaders are still fighting for
Canada’s two northernmost labour federations both celebrate 40 years since their founding this year. Understandably, celebrations have been muted —
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Unlimited internet to come to seven Northern Canadian communities by Nov. 1
The North’s largest telecommunications provider says unlimited internet is coming to seven communities on Nov. 1, according to a press
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Arctic Canada’s senator blasts telecom national giant for holding near monopoly
Nunavut Senator Dennis Patterson is criticizing Northwestel for not sharing its broadband internet network. The federal government gave the Bell-owned company almost $50 million
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Canada waives annual mineral lease fees on Crown land in Nunavut
In a measure to reduce the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nunavut, the federal government is waiving payments
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Chinese miner hires Canadian CEO as review continues on Nunavut mine deal
The Chinese company trying to buy TMAC Resources Ltd. has appointed a Barrick Gold Corp. veteran as CEO of its
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Canadian Telecom businesses say recent federal funding solidifies Northwestel monopoly
Smaller players in the Northwest Territories’ telecom industry say the money given to Northwestel to help improve internet speeds only
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Canada’s Northwest Territory offers tourism-related businesses a new financial boost
Tourism operators and related businesses in the Northwest Territories can now apply for a piece of $1.5 million in funding
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Canada announces $72M in broadband internet improvements for northern communities
Five northern community broadband projects in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and northern Manitoba will share in $72 million of Canadian
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Fortune Minerals switches focus to gold, gets $144K from Canada’s Northwest government
A Northwest Territories mining company is turning its project focus to gold. Fortune Minerals Ltd. announced it received $144,000 from the territory’s Mining
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Even amid pandemic, the northern housing market is hotter than ever, say realtors
When Vanessa Thorson bought her duplex in Whitehorse’s Takhini neighbourhood in 2015, it cost her just $285,000. Three years later,
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Canada outlines which Indigenous businesses benefit from $5M funding in the North
The federal government has announced how $5 million in federal funding from its regional fund for Indigenous business in the
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Canada Energy Regulator announces members of 1st Indigenous advisory committee
The Canada Energy Regulator has announced the members of a new Indigenous advisory committee which is expected to play a
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Quebec shipyard sets up an Arctic icebreaking research centre in Eastern Canada
Describing itself as Canada’s polar partner, the Chantier Davie Shipyard in Quebec plans to announce the creation of a national
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