Three exercises, one scenario: Russia
Building capabilities, cooperation and cross-border enforcement are in focus as military forces from several NATO countries are involved in three
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The 2023 Iditarod starts this weekend. Here’s what to know
The 2023 Iditarod kicks off Saturday with a ceremonial start in Anchorage followed by an official race start in Willow.
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Blog: Earth’s temperature rises as geopolitical climate cools
It’s now one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. There’s no sign of any end to the conflict. And we are
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Yukon gov’t boasts of ‘strongest economy in Canada,’ tables $48M surplus budget
Yukon’s finance minister painted a rosy picture of the territory’s future on Thursday, as he tabled a $48.2-million surplus budget,
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What’s the Willow project? An explainer on the battle over the major Alaska oil proposal
The Biden administration is weighing approval of a major oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope that supporters say represents an economic
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NATO will make us stronger, says Nordic defense chiefs
“I am not worried at all about the security of Scandinavia because we have a strong defense,” Finland’s Chief of
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Moscow lowers ambitions in nuclear icebreaker program
Only two days after the EU imposed sanctions against Russia’s state nuclear icebreaker operator, the country announces that it will
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N.W.T. MLAs say they won’t support territorial carbon tax bill as is
N.W.T. MLAs said Wednesday they could not support the finance minister’s proposed changes to the territory’s carbon tax system as
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Finland’s temperatures 2-3 degrees warmer than usual in February
February was milder than usual across Finland, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). The biggest deviations from average temperatures
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‘A little scary’: Alaska’s Iditarod to begin with smallest field ever
The second half-century for the world’s most famous sled dog race is getting off to a rough start. Only 33
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North Slope oil project in Alaska presents a dilemma for U.S. president
By Becky Bohrer, Matthew Brown . · The Associated Press Decision on ConocoPhillips Alaska’s Willow project could come in March The Biden administration
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Bitter disappointment as Finland’s attempt to reform Indigenous law fails — again
It’s the third time attempts to reform Finland’s Sámi Parliament Act have failed This piece was produced with the support
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Nunavik, Nunavut and Ottawa to get shelters for Inuit women
Four projects set up to support vulnerable Inuit women have been approved for funding, Pauktuutit, the organization representing Inuit women
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Int’l arctic cooperation needs to continue despite rupture with Russia: Canada’s GG
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Governor-General Mary Simon says Canada needs to find a way to continue cross-polar collaboration
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Finnair pilot flies off course to show passengers Northern Lights
Strong solar winds have offered opportunities to see the colourful display in places as far south as Helsinki this week.
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