Northern Canada: Smoke advisories in parts of Northwest Territories due to Alberta wildfires
The Northwest Territories’ chief public health officer has issued a wildfire smoke exposure advisory for people in parts of the
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Alaskans push for acceptance of walrus ivory, but there’s an elephant in the room
U.S. federal law prohibits sales of African elephant ivory, but six states have now banned the sale of ivory more
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Northwestern Canada: How a changing Yukon River is reshaping an age-old ice bridge
The residents of Dawson City, in northwestern Canada, have an intimate relationship with the Yukon River. It’s why settlers first
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Finland’s economic growth to slow down, finance ministry report says
The pace of Finland’s economic growth is set to slow down over the next few years, according to the Ministry
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Canada’s territorial premiers discuss priorities for a ‘united North’
The three territorial premiers focused on uniting the North at the Northern Premiers Forum in Dawson City, Yukon (northwestern Canada),
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A problem of popularity: How Canada’s northern musicians are hurt by lack of access
Andrew Morrison of The Jerry Cans is setting up to play what would be — for most bands with their
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Another dry well for Norway’s Equinor in promising Arctic area
Equinor drills its second dry well in the license area located on 74 degrees North, near the border to Russia.
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Canada’s Nunavut territory to get large slice of $40 million federal harvester support program
A national Inuit organization is pushing for Inuit to get a significant chunk of Ottawa’s promised $40 million for a
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Northern hiring targets up to 75% for all-season road project in Canada’s Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories government, in Northern Canada, has revealed northern hiring targets it’s setting for the construction and operation of
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Russia’s Gazprom cuts spending, creates subsidiary focused on geological survey
The Russian natural gas company cuts investments in mineral exploration by 10 billion rubles and announces the establishment of a
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Alaska governor calls second special session to fund permanent fund dividends
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called the Alaska Legislature into a second special session to fund permanent fund dividends. The session
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Indigenous participation key to Arctic development, Inuit activist tells Economic Forum of the Americas
Full Inuit participation will be key to long-term sustainable development in the Arctic as well as helping the world confront
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Weak Swedish currency gives foreign tourists more spending power
Over the past few months, the Swedish krona has fallen to record lows against other major currencies. According to recent
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What kind of spending is expected in Alaska’s construction industry this year?
Construction industry spending in Alaska is projected to increase by 10% this year compared to 2018. If the forecast holds
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New Canadian cancer strategy has focus on Inuit, First Nations and Métis people
The Canadian Partnership against Cancer has released its latest 10-year strategy and it includes a special focus on Inuit, First
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