High gold prices have mining companies optimistic about N.W.T. projects
By Jocelyn Shepel Demand for the precious metal has been steadily climbing since 2023 Some mining and exploration companies in
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Vatican returns Indigenous cultural items to Canada’s Catholic bishops on a ‘historic day’
By Megan Williams Pope Leo ‘desires that this gift represent a concrete sign of dialogue, respect and fraternity,’ Vatican says
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Alaska Ambler Road project back in focus as company outlines vision for work ahead
From Scandinavia to Siberia to the North American Arctic, a push is underway to secure new supplies of minerals central
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PM, Manitoba reaffirm Arctic Gateway push, though project absent from recent federal priority list
Manitoba is putting up $51 million in new funding to help upgrade the Hudson Bay Railway line as federal and
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Finnair adds three direct flights to Lapland from European cities
The Finnish flag carrier continues to expand its network of flights to the north by adding flights directly from Brussels,
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N.W.T. suicide rates stable since 2022 but men still most at risk, report says
By Devon Tredinnick Of the 10 suicides reported in 2024, seven of them were men WARNING: This story discusses suicide.
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Late snow in Lapland, mild days nationwide mark Finland’s October
Snow came late to Arctic Finland this October, capping off a month of mild weather that stretched from Lapland to
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Northern Norway feels the consequences of record-high fossil fuel emissions
By Elizaveta Vereykina With 2025 set to be a record year for fossil fuel emissions, experts have concluded that it is
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Trump administration repealing protections for key swaths of Alaska petroleum reserve
The Trump administration said Thursday it is rescinding federal rules that were aimed at protecting from future oil and gas
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Carney recommends 7 major projects for approval, including in Nunavut and Yukon
PM says projects getting the green light will help Canada become an energy superpower Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday
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Facing rapid Arctic warming, Inuit call for full voice in COP30 climate decisions
With all eyes on the COP30 climate talks in Belém, underway in Brazil this week, the organization representing Inuit internationally
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Carney in B.C. to unveil next list of recommended nation-building projects, including Iqaluit hydro project
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in northern B.C. on Thursday to announce the latest slew of nation-building projects that’ll be
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Recount confirms Liberal win in Yukon’s Vuntut Gwitchin riding
Debra-Leigh Reti will be new MLA for territory’s northernmost riding, and the only Liberal in the legislature A judicial recount
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Dene National Chief calls on N.W..T. government to prioritize Indigenous hires
By Devon Tredinnick Statement comes in response to territory reinstating its nominee program Dene National Chief George Mackenzie is calling
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Employee killed by polar bears was taking photos at remote worksite, company report says
By Rob Drinkwater 2 animals attacked worker in 2024, 1 animal was later killed Christopher Best told his family not
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