Yellowknife says goodbye to its only cinema
The manager of Yellowknife’s Capitol Theatre says he has mixed feelings about the public reaction he’s seen to the theatre’s
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Traditional knowledge can help limit exposure to contaminants, researcher says
Traditional knowledge and harvesting practices may help limit the buildup of contaminants such as mercury in people who live in
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Greenland tensions sharpen focus on Arctic infrastructure gaps in Canada
TROMSØ, Norway — Geopolitical tensions around Greenland and Russian activity in the North have refocused political attention on Arctic Canada,
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High silver prices ‘float a lot of boats’ for Yukon’s mining industry
Gold prices have been on a historic run for the past two years, and now silver prices are starting to
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‘Very significant’: GG Mary Simon on Canada’s Greenland consulate opening this week
TROMSØ, Norway — Canada will officially open the new consulate in Greenland this week, a move Governor- General Mary Simon says
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Yukon University pulls out of its role in upcoming Arctic Winter Games
Yukon University says it won’t be part of the upcoming Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse — just over a month
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Film co-produced by Yukoner wins Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival
A documentary about a polar bear co-produced by Yukoner Mike Code has taken home a top prize at the Sundance
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No sea ice, no problem for these Barents Sea bears — for now
By Bianca McKeown Decades of data shows bears’ body conditions stable despite global warming affecting sea ice. A lonely polar
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GG Mary Simon, ITK’s Natan Obed among Canadians at Arctic Frontiers as global spotlight turns North
TROMSO, Norway—With Arctic security dominating headlines following U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take control of
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Pangnirtung MLA voices concerns over proposed Iqaluit hydro project
By Bianca McKeown Johnny Mike says Pangnirtung doesn’t support the project in its current location Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC)’s proposed hydro
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Baffinland says it’s cleared to break ground on railway, port at Steensby Inlet
Mining company says it’s received all ‘key regulatory authorizations’ Baffinland Iron Mines says it can move forward with construction of
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Northern territories, western provinces sign pact to develop critical minerals strategy
Deal envisions western Canada as ‘global hub for critical minerals innovation and sustainable development’ Western Canada’s provinces and territories are
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Analysis: Canada’s icebreaker pact looked great until Trump started threatening the Arctic
By Evan Dyer By building icebreakers for the U.S., Canada risks sharpening a sword that could be used to attack
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Northern premiers outline priorities ahead of meeting with Prime Minister
By TJ Dhir All three Premiers stress the need for infrastructure upgrades With Canada’s premiers set to meet with the
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Military helicopters over B.C., Alberta, Alaska, Yukon as part of Canada-U.S. training exercise
By Andrew Kurjata Exercise STRIKING BAT also sees Canadian forces working alongside Norway, Italy and Mongolia Canadian Armed Forces helicopters
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