Nuclear icebreaker makes rare midwinter transfer from Arctic to Baltic Sea
The heavy freeze in the Gulf of Finland makes Russia move two icebreakers, among them the nuclear-powered Sibir, from Arctic waters.
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Transport company seeks better N.W.T. infrastructure amid road closures, climate crisis
By Saloni Bhugra N.W.T. gov’t says it’s trying to keep up but needs more money from Ottawa After 25 years
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Resource extraction projects, dwindling sea ice power Arctic shipping surge
Arctic ship traffic distances have doubled over the last 12 years as sea ice continues to decline said a new
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Northern Finland sees surge as ‘coolcation’ trend grows
Recent trends suggest that visitors are increasingly heading towards northern destinations, seeking out so-called ‘coolcations’, according to Visit Finland. Visits
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Yukon gov’t opens up more commercial wood lots, with more on the way
One harvester says changes may come too late to save his business Many of Yukon’s commercial wood harvesters have raised
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Finland invests €65m in state firm’s Lapland rare earth elements project
The government characterised Lapland’s Sokli deposit as “one of Europe’s most significant sources of rare earth elements”. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo‘s
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As gold prices soar, some miners call territory’s low royalty rate ‘a bit ridiculous’
In 2025, Yukon placer miners collected more than $449 million in gold revenue, while the Yukon government collected less than
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Yukon First Nations express skepticism around promised permit ‘fast-tracking’
Fast-tracking project permits came up in just about every session last month at Roundup, the Vancouver international mining conference, including
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High silver prices ‘float a lot of boats’ for Yukon’s mining industry
Gold prices have been on a historic run for the past two years, and now silver prices are starting to
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ConocoPhillips’ plans for 4 new Arctic wells unaffected by toppled rig, company says
By Eric Stone An accident involving a massive rig used in ConocoPhillips’ North Slope drilling program on Friday will not
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Northern territories, western provinces sign pact to develop critical minerals strategy
Deal envisions western Canada as ‘global hub for critical minerals innovation and sustainable development’ Western Canada’s provinces and territories are
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French-U.K. Starlink rival pitches Canada on ‘sovereign’ satellite service for Arctic military operations
Joint project with Eutelsat promoted by French president during G7 summit A company largely owned by the French and U.K.
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N.W.T. consistently has Canada’s highest median income — here’s why
Yellowknife economist says that high incomes in N.W.T. come down to high wages Families in the Northwest Territories consistently bring
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Here’s where the Yukon’s Mactung mine project stands, one year after joint Canada-U.S. investment
A major tungsten deposit near the Yukon-N.W.T. border has been attracting plenty of money and attention in Canada and the
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It’s official: First two US icebreakers to be built in Rauma
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has signed a contract with the United States Coast Guard to build two medium-sized icebreakers at
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