Yukon, B.C. agree to work together on electrical grid connection
‘Nation-building’ project would help meet Yukon’s growing energy needs, premier says The governments of Yukon and B.C. have signed an agreement
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Northern premiers show openness to removing trade barriers with western provinces
At Western premiers’ summit, provincial premiers invite territories to join western trade bloc Territorial premiers are signalling openness to removing
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Temporary pipe installed in Puvirnituq, Que., amid water emergency
By Samuel Wat Kativik Regional Government says other villages are in need of pipe repairs Water is starting to flow
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Clouds may be skewing Arctic warming predictions, says study
A new study is shedding light on why it’s so difficult to predict Arctic warming—and suggests that cloud formations might
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Yukon Civil Emergency Measures Act legal challenge fails for 2nd time
By Gabrielle Plonka Yukon judge upholds arguments made in the initial dismissal in 2023 The Yukon Court of Appeal has
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Nunavut premier looks back on gov’t achievements as MLAs return for spring sitting
This will be the second last sitting before the October territorial election Nunavut’s premier says he is looking back on
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Arctic energy, security on agenda as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife
N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson says the leaders will discuss a range of issues, including Arctic security Premiers from Western Canada
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N.W.T. diamond mine closures will hit Indigenous development corps. hard: report
By Nadeer Hashmi Analysis finds diamond industry generated $104M for 3 Indigenous development corporations in 2023 With the N.W.T.’s diamond
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Puvirnituq, Que. school year ends early over water shortage emergency
By Annabelle Olivier The school year has come to an early end in Puvirnituq, Que., due to continuing issues regarding
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N.W.T. gov’t renews consultation on potential Indigenous procurement policy
Goal is to have the policy in place by the end of 2025, officials tell MLAs After years of consultation,
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Yukon appeal court dismisses case of Whitehorse man who exploited teen girl
The Yukon Court of Appeal has dismissed the case of a Whitehorse man who sexually exploited a teen girl from
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Fire forces Puvirnituq to declare state of emergency as water shortage continues
By Antoni Nerestant As residents of Puvirnituq, Que., continue to struggle with a worsening water shortage, a fire has prompted the
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Labrador left behind, Nunatsiavut leader says — calls for Quebec-like air subsidy
The Nunatsiavut Government’s First Minister called out Newfoundland and Labrador’s latest air travel deal, saying the $15-million agreement with PAL
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Yukon Energy applies for 34% power rate hike over next 3 years
Utility proposing $350M in ‘essential’ upgrade work to ensure system keeps functioning The Yukon Energy Corporation is proposing to hike
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Nunavut election result not validated as ballot box held up in cargo by blizzard
By Nick Murray Final box from the community of Naujaat has not made it to Iqaluit to be tallied The
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