Whatı̀ residents evacuating community due to wildfire
The evacuation of Whatı̀, N.W.T., is proceeding in an orderly fashion by road, according to a Northwest Territories fire information
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Officials hope natural barriers hold back wildfire near Whatı̀, N.W.T.
By Tamara Merritt Officials in Whatı̀, N.W.T., say conditions over the next day or two will be crucial in determining
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Teens in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, act as local tour guides to raise money for sports
The tour guides of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, have heard some pretty funny questions. Is it always cold here? Do you
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Canada invests $1.3M into Arctic search and rescue project
Canada has announced a $1.3 million investment into a new project geared towards making Arctic search and rescue missions faster
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Inuit innovators turn to AI to revitalize Inuktitut
Iqaluit-based company hopes to make Inuktitut more accessible, but urges caution around data sovereignty The creators behind a new Inuktitut
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Canada’s biggest Arctic research entity is 10 years ‘young’
One of North America’s leading Arctic research entities just turned 10 years old. Or 10 years “young,” as one of
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Prime minister backs plans to redevelop northern Manitoba’s Port of Churchill
Premier Wab Kinew says Mark Carney’s comments represent ‘an amazing opportunity’ for the province A list of upcoming federal government
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Here’s how Yukon Energy hopes to reduce fish deaths at the Whitehorse dam
By Isabella Calissi Company’s new licensing agreement for the dam requires improvements to fish safety Yukon Energy says it’s taking
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Hot, dry conditions hamper efforts to fight some N.W.T. wildfires
Evacuation notice, not an order, issued on Monday for community of Whatı̀ Hot, dry temperatures and unusual late-season lightning storms in
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Why are so few people charged for causing wildfires in the N.W.T.?
N.W.T. comes 2nd to Yukon for lowest rate of person-caused fires according to Canada-wide data N.W.T. Fire says it hasn’t
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Why Coral Harbour, Nunavut residents are building a passage north
By Noel Kaludjak Families are flocking to fresh sections of the road as construction progresses For over two decades people
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How a solar energy company is trying to lower Arctic communities’ diesel dependency
Green Sun Rising is based in Canada’s southernmost city, Windsor, but has 66 solar installations in the North A solar
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Repetitive power rate subsidies underscore need for long-term planning, says N.W.T. MLA
By Jocelyn Shepel Gov’t says plan for new subsidies will be clarified after rate application is complete An N.W.T. MLA
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Head of new Yukon health authority says Shäw Kwä’ą can help improve care
Seven people have been appointed to launch the new body The newly appointed chair of the Yukon’s new health authority
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Fort Selkirk, Yukon moose scapula sheds light on First Nations hunting practices
By Tori Fitzpatrick A recent paper highlights the artifact’s physical and spiritual uses Nearly 20 years ago, anthropologist Victoria Castillo
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