Lithium company exploring N.W.T. hopes to refine material in Canada, not China
By Jocelyn Shepel Canada can’t refine the mineral from hard rock right now but companies are looking to change that
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Yukon takes aim at Elon Musk’s companies with U.S.-tariff retaliatory measures
Territory scraps rebates for Tesla products, quits X, and looks to cancel Starlink accounts The Yukon government is targeting Elon Musk’s
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Low diamond prices raise risk of early closure of N.W.T. mines, experts say
All three N.W.T. diamond mines reported millions of dollars of losses in 2024 All of the N.W.T.’s diamond mines are reporting
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Yukon gov’t announces suite of changes to hunting, fishing rules
By Julien Greene Big changes for moose, deer and grizzly bears The Yukon government says compromise — ensuring harvest opportunities while
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Yukon’s labour supply can’t meet existing demand, report shows
By Cali McTavish New report highlights opportunities and bottlenecks in Yukon’s economy A new report from the Conference Board of
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Nunavut hunters call for rethink as Baffinland plans 2026 Steensby rail construction
The project was approved more than a decade ago. Hunters say a lot has changed since then Baffinland Iron Mines
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Arctic Ocean current could be at risk, research warns of global ripple effects
New research suggests continued global warming could put a major Arctic ocean current in serious trouble, and that the consequences
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Two Inuit women take home Juno Awards
wo Inuit women earned awards at the 2025 Juno Awards in Vancouver, B.C., over the weekend. Singer-songwriter Elisapie won the
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New Arctic security institute encourages diplomacy with the U.S. on northern defence
By Gabrielle Plonka U.S. Consul General wants to strengthen cross-border relationships with Canada The public launch of the Canadian Institute
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Infrastructure is priority for many in N.W.T. ahead of federal election
CBC N.W.T. is asking voters what they want candidates talking about during the campaign With the federal election date set
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Greenland reggae band Sauwestari to play Alianait Arts Festival in Arctic Canada
The Alianait Arts Festival, a renowned cultural event held annually in Arctic Canada, confirmed the dates for its 2025 edition
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Victoria Gold receiver asks Yukon gov’t for another cash injection, raising total cost to $220M
If approved, increase would be the second time receivership’s total cost has more than doubled The cost of the Victoria
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Reinstate federal minister for women, gender equality and youth, say northern organizations
Women’s organizations ‘shocked’ that responsibilities now part of culture minister’s portfolio Northern women’s organizations are calling on the prime minister
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Nunavut community worried federal food voucher program could end
By Emma Tranter Inuit Child First Initiative renewed, but future of food program for children uncertain While many celebrated the
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Huge log believed to be 50 million years old unearthed at N.W.T. mine
Diavik says it’s talking about what to do with its wood specimens as it approaches closure A log of wood
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