Midland launches nickel-copper exploration in Nunavik
Midland Exploration Inc. said on Wednesday that it’s starting a new exploration program for nickel and copper in Nunavik, Quebec.
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Some Yukon grocery stores feeling the impact of cyberattack on major food distributor
‘We’re not able to put in any orders yet,’ said Lee Bodie, manager of the Tatchun Centre in Carmacks A
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Iceland’s fibre optic plans to close rural connectivity gaps by 2026
Iceland’s Minister of Universities, Industry, and Innovation announced that the country plans to provide fibre optic network access to 100
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New sanctions take aim on Russia’s war economy
Energy projects in the Russian Arctic are among the main targets of the new sanctions announced by British and U.S
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Environmental groups urge feds to reassess and plan removal of trans-Alaska pipeline
A coalition of environmental groups has filed a legal petition with the federal government to reconsider how the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System contributes
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‘We have to be realistic,’ says Canadian North about new baggage fees
Airline says customers check an average of 1.4 bags per flight Canadian North says its new baggage fees are about
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Finland’s northernmost municipality Utsjoki pushes for year-round tourism
By Hannah Thule The council of Finnish municipality Utsjoki, bordering to Norway, approved ambitious plans for the development of year-round
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Northwestel to be sold to Indigenous consortium from the 3 territories
Bell to transfer ownership of northern telecoms giant later this year, in deal worth close to $1B The biggest telecommunications
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easyJet launches seven direct flights to Arctic Norwegian city of Tromsø
Budget airline easyJet’s new route map shows no less than seven direct flights from mayor European cities to Arctic booming
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Food production, renewable energy among topics at Arctic Development Expo in Inuvik
By Dez Loreen · CBC News ‘We bring minds from all over the world to discuss northern realities and northern solutions,’ says
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BA launches flights from London to Finland’s northernmost airport
By Hannah Thule, The Independent Barents Observer Starting in December 2024, it will be possible to fly between London and
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Alaska senators seek 5-year Buy America waiver for Indigenous communities
Alaska’s two senators are advocating for a five-year exemption for Indigenous communities from legislation that requires prioritizing American-made products in
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Novatek sends 200 engineers to shipyard due to urgent need for more Arctic tankers
According to newspaper Kommersant, Russia’s biggest producer of LNG has decided to move 200 workers from its natural gas field
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Yukon gov’t considers subsidies for mining companies to reduce emissions
Internal gov’t documents suggest move is to ensure investments in industry don’t wither The Yukon government may subsidize mining companies
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Northern airlines say feds should intervene if they want lower prices for the North
High costs, lower profits putting pressure on carriers, committee hears Northern airlines say federal rules don’t take into account the
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