Anand says the ‘timeline’ is up for debate as NATO pursues higher defence spending
Canada is committed to increasing its defence spending but has questions about the “timeline” for hitting a new, higher NATO
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Flight disruptions, unpredictable highway closures as Yukon fires continue
Residents in the Dawson City area continue to closely monitor nearby fires as evacuation alerts remain in place for West
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‘School is a gift,’ says Nunavut elder graduating at age 65
‘If you can upgrade and take the opportunities to learn more, it provides you with more opportunity’ Aaju Peter says
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Cooler May weather for Finland but spring still warmer overall
Finland experienced a warmer-than-average spring overall—until May arrived and with it, dipping temperatures just below the seasonal norm, the Finnish
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Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments
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Mayor calls utilities board decision on NTPC rate a win for N.W.T. communities
By Jocelyn Shepel Power corporation must rework application by the end of July The mayor of Fort Smith, N.W.T., is
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Ocean currents may be driving mercury pollution in Arctic, says study
A recent study is shedding light on the ongoing accumulation of mercury pollution in the Arctic — despite the international community’s
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Man behind a North Slope oil renaissance says he’s found another hot prospect
An oil industry geologist credited with helping usher in a modern resurgence of resource extraction on the North Slope says
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Norway confirms it will spend 5% of GDP on defence
“We must do more to secure our country and contribute to joint security with our NATO allies,” says Prime Minister
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Fires restricted in much of Yukon as weather warms
As of noon on Friday, burning only permitted in fire pits or other containers in most of territory Fire restrictions
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Finland’s lawmakers vote to leave land mine treaty; boosts defenses against Russia
Finland’s parliament voted overwhelmingly to pull out of a major international treaty on antipersonnel land mines Thursday as the Nordic
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Watchdog urges easing foreign ownership rules in airline industry: report
By Jenna Benchetrit Other recommendations aimed at improving aviation policy, air travel access in Canada’s North The Competition Bureau is
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Greenland gives EU-backed critical metals project permit to mine
Greenland on Thursday handed a 30-year permit to a European Union-backed project that aims to mine molybdenum, a critical metal
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N.W.T. utilities board cuts NTPC salary increase, rejects some costs in rate application decision
By Jocelyn Shepel Public Utilities Board agrees with some cost items but denies others The N.W.T.’s public utilities board has
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Iqaluit running out of dog tags after changing rules for killing loose dogs
Recent amendments to a city bylaw allow staff to kill loose dogs 24 hours after they’re captured The City of
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