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View from road near the Arctic community of Inuvik in Canada's Northwest Territories. (Eilís Quinn / Eye on the Arctic)
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Inuvik Anglican Church ‘officially reopens’ with fresh vision

The Canadian Press
Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:21
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The new ministry coordinator for Inuvik’s Anglican Church of the Ascension says it has “officially reopened” – after a five-year

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Reindeer found with ears cut off — investigated as possible hate crime

Radio Sweden
Posted: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 13:46
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A reindeer was found badly injured in the Idre Sami community’s herding area, with both ears cut off and a

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is offering money for voting in all future elections

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 16:17
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By Samuel Wat Pilot program in 2024 saw a massive boost in voter turnout, organization says Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI)

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Residents at Kuujjuaq, Que., elders home to be relocated

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:08 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:09
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By Samuel Wat Residents at a care home in Kuujjuaq, Que., could soon be relocated because of heating and other

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Louis Tapardjuk, Nunavut legislator and language-keeper, dead at 73

Chris Windeyer, CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 15:59
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Louis Tapardjuk, a former territorial cabinet minister and mayor of Igloolik, has died. Tapardjuk most recently served as chair of

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Cyrillic to be removed from road signs in Norway’s border region

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 14:53
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Most vehicles registered in Russia are now barred from entering Norway, and the removal of Cyrillic signage is unlikely to

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An empty classroom.
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N.W.T. school boards hope territorial funds help fill gap left by Jordan’s Principle

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 09:14 — Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:14
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By Yumna Iftikhar School officials say educational needs have changed in recent years, so funding should reflect that. N.W.T. schools

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Upgrade work to begin this summer at Yellowknife airport, bigger improvements to follow

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:27
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By Sarah St-Pierre Initial work will include expanding bathrooms and patching runways A comprehensive plan to update the Yellowknife airport

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Northern aviation deserves same de-icing resources as the south, says pilot

CBC News
Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 15:20
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For pilot Laval St. Germain, the Transportation Safety Board’s report into the fatal 2024 Fort Smith plane crash that killed

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Rising home heating costs could reach N.W.T. residents

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:01
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A seniors’ advocate in Yellowknife says she’s concerned the global jump in oil prices could affect others who heat their

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As Inuvik shelters switch hands, operators want to see transitional supports next

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 13:49
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A new contractor will take over operations of the Inuvik Warming Shelter on April 1 — closely following a switch

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Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of Iditarod sled dog race

The Associated Press
Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 13:36
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Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory in the Iditarod, the roughly 1,000-mile (1,609-km) sled dog

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Whitehorse residents and travellers react to high gas prices

CBC News
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:19
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Gas prices in Whitehorse have climbed almost 30 cents a litre over the past two weeks. Massive jumps have been

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Veterinary team from Almonte provides crucial care in Canada’s North

CBC News
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:58
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Dogs, both pets and strays, are a fixture in Nunavut’s capital — yet despite its large canine population, Iqaluit lacks

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The most popular game at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games might be pin trading

CBC News
Posted: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 17:21
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As athletes go for golden ulus, another highly competitive game is happening on the sidelines at the 2026 Arctic Winter

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Wide shot of the Centennial Flame with the Parliament building behind
The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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