Northwestel to be sold to Indigenous consortium from the 3 territories
Bell to transfer ownership of northern telecoms giant later this year, in deal worth close to $1B The biggest telecommunications
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Food production, renewable energy among topics at Arctic Development Expo in Inuvik
By Dez Loreen · CBC News ‘We bring minds from all over the world to discuss northern realities and northern solutions,’ says
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Yukon gov’t considers subsidies for mining companies to reduce emissions
Internal gov’t documents suggest move is to ensure investments in industry don’t wither The Yukon government may subsidize mining companies
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Northern airlines say feds should intervene if they want lower prices for the North
High costs, lower profits putting pressure on carriers, committee hears Northern airlines say federal rules don’t take into account the
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Four projects receive CanNor funding to foster northern innovation
Canada’s Minister of Northern Affairs has announced federal funding of up to $2.4 million that he said will help promote
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Yukon judge fines Keno Hill mine company $100K over environmental risks
Lawyers representing Alexco Keno Hill Mining Corp. entered guilty pleas A Yukon judge has slapped a mining conglomerate with a $100,000
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‘Predatory monopoly’: Canadian North, feds criticized over new baggage fees
Cost of a bag weighing 51 pounds has now tripled — and is up 500% since April 2023 Canadian North
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Seal hunt advocate claims vindication, as Senate committee urges help for industry
By Samuel Wat · CBC News Committee report makes recommendations to better manage seal populations, build market for seal products When Aaju
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Norman Wells and Tulita, N.W.T., won’t get barge deliveries this year
Low water levels on Mackenzie River cited as reason for cancellation Two N.W.T. communities won’t receive barge deliveries this year
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Arviat, Nunavut airport reopens after major fuel spill
By Mah Noor Mubarik · CBC News The leak was caused by a fuel system failure, Nunavut government says Passengers are now
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Canada and U.S. make co-investment in Fortune Minerals N.W.T. project
Both countries are investing over $32 million The Canadian and U.S. governments say they’re co-investing in critical mineral producers for
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N.W.T. fisher says DFO officers are going overboard with enforcement tactics
By Carla Ulrich · CBC News A commercial fisherman in Hay River, N.W.T., is voicing concerns about what he views as harassing and
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Haines Junction, Yukon residents ask for better pay and support for postmaster
By Katie Todd · CBC Residents say months of short staffing problematic for those accessing medicine, cheques and other goods Some residents
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Development at N.W.T.’s Ekati mine needs Tłı̨chǫ sign-off, says regulatory board
Sable proposal needs Tłı̨chǫ sign-off, says Wek’èezhìı Land and Water Board If the company that owns the Ekati diamond mine in
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New Iqaluit to Montreal flight to take off this summer
A new commercial flight option is coming to Iqaluit. Chrono Aviation will begin offering direct flights between Iqaluit and Montreal
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