Board recommends 60-day renewal as Imperial Oil’s water licence approaches expiry
Licence now needs approval of Canada’s northern affairs minister The Sahtu Land and Water Board is recommending a water licence for
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Researchers studying cold weather endurance at Yukon Arctic Ultra vexed by extreme cold weather
Extreme temperatures in this year’s race causing many research subjects to drop out A wave of scratches from the Yukon
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US interest boosts Greenland’s independence bid in talks with Denmark, party says
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen Renewed U.S. interest has given a boost to Greenland’s independence movement and strengthened its position in future
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Finnish Lapland records exceptionally warm temperatures on Friday
The Föhn wind effect pushed temperatures in parts of Lapland to over +6 degrees Celsius on Friday. On Friday, central
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Greenland calls March 11 elections as Arctic island fields US interest
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen Greenland’s prime minister announced on Tuesday that the semi-autonomous Danish territory will hold a general election on March
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No criminal charges in 2023 death of woman in Nunavik police custody
Pathologist ruled that woman in Inukjuak died of ‘acute ethanol intoxication’ while in police holding cell Quebec’s Crown prosecutors are not pressing
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Ship suspected of sabotage is detained by Norwegian Coast Guard
This story is being updated The Silver Dania was on its way from St.Petersburg to Murmansk when it was halted by Coast
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Former Catholic priest who abused children in Nunavut sentenced to 6 years in prison
By Emma Tranter Eric Dejaeger, 77, pleaded guilty to 7 counts of sexual abuse WARNING: This article contains details of
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Transition to biomass heating in N.W.T. requires better supply chain, advocates say
By Jocelyn Shepel Potential for diesel alternative being discussed at Arctic Energy Alliance’s ‘Biomass Week’ A gathering of advocates, researchers
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Finland takes notice of US icebreaker plans
The United States plans to order 40 icebreakers, according to US President Donald Trump. Donald Trump has announced plans to order
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Yukon health professionals slam government’s plans to update Health Professions Act
By Tori Fitzpatrick Territory plans to make the act the umbrella legislation for 14 health professions Some Yukon health professionals
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Lack of housing for builders delays construction of new daycare in Sanirajak, Nunavut
By Samuel Wat Sanirajak’s previous daycare facility shut down more than 20 years ago Roger Beaudry, chief economic development officer
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Sexual assault trial of former priest scheduled to begin in Iqaluit
The trial is scheduled to take two weeks The trial for a former Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse begins
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Sweden not at war, but not at peace either says PM
The Folk och Försvar conference, Sweden’s largest annual meeting on defence and security, is currently underway in Sälen. Speaking at
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Finland to join Iceland’s Air Policing Mission for first time as NATO Member
Finland will mark an important moment later this month with its first-ever participation in the Air Policing Mission in Iceland
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