Yukon issues flood watch advisories for Dawson City, Carmacks
Flood watch advisories have been issued for the Yukon River in the Dawson region, as well as the Nordenskiold River
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Norwegian F-35s track Russian bombers carrying long-range cruise missile
Norwegian pilots closely monitored the movements of Russian aircraft after F-35s were scrambled to identify strategic bombers operating near NATO
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High lead levels found in drinking water at another 3 N.W.T. schools
Three more N.W.T. schools have been discovered to have elevated concentrations of lead in drinking water, amid ongoing testing of
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Ekati mine’s future in doubt as company files for creditor protection
By Hina Alam Ekati Diamond Mine’s parent company has filed for creditor protection, saying it is unable to pay bills
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Alaska wildlife agents can kill bears from helicopters in an effort to protect caribou, judge says
Alaska wildlife agents can resume shooting and killing black and brown bears – including from helicopters – as part of
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ConocoPhillips gets Norway’s nod to restart fields, boost Europe gas supply
ConocoPhillips said on Thursday that Norway’s energy ministry has approved development and operating plans for a project in the Greater
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Russia expresses fury over memorial vandalism in Norwegian borderland, after monument repairs
The Russian Embassy in Oslo has sent a diplomatic note to Norway’s Foreign Ministry condemning the desecration of a monument
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4 more sailors lost on doomed 1845 Arctic expedition identified
A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo say they have definitively identified the remains of four sailors belonging
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Arctic Sovereignty Requires Strong Communities, Says FCM
In a new report titled “The Future of Canada’s North and Arctic,” the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is urging
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Miners say projects on the Arctic Security Corridor will benefit Nunavut
The Grays Bay Port and Road project in Nunavut promises to unlock the region’s mining potential, but questions remain about
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Growing population of beavers affecting traditional lands in Arctic
By Bianca McKeown New research shows how the animals have become more common in the North in recent years Growing
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Alaska Highway reopens near U.S. border in Yukon
The Alaska Highway has reopened north of Beaver Creek, Yukon, after an earlier closure due to flooding on the road.
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New foundation in Ulukhaktok wants to revitalize arts with dedicated space
The Ulukhaktok Arts Centre overlooking Queens Bay used to be a hub for artists in the small N.W.T. community —
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Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked vessel
The Chinese captain of a seized oil tanker with suspected Russian links has been placed under arrest on suspicion of
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Yukon government issues flood watch for the Klondike River
By Caitrin Pilkington Officials have issued a flood watch for the Klondike River near Dawson City due to melting and
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