Medevac delays put Nunavik patients at risk, say doctors
By Félix Lebel, Francis Tessier-Burns Health centre in Puvirnituq, Que., had to deal with 3 medevac delays last week A lack
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Nunavut and Greenland commit to forming joint fisheries committee
Memorandum of understanding on fisheries signed by Greenland, Nunavut, and Inuit organizations The Governments of Nunavut and Greenland have signed
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NATO group sailed the Barents Sea as Russia launched multiple missiles in exercise
The multination Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) has since last weekend been patrolling the Norwegian- and Barents Seas in
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Preferential treatment for northerners key for trade zone between territories: N.W.T. premier
By TJ Dhir · Zone will be aimed at reducing trade barriers and promoting movement of goods and workers The N.W.T.’s
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U.S. to keep sharing satellite data, relief for sea ice researchers
The U.S. Department of Defense will now continue sharing key data collected by three weather satellites that help forecasters track
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Yukon Water Board approves new 20-year licence for Whitehorse dam
Decision was last major hurdle for Yukon Energy to keep operating the contentious facility The Yukon Water Board has approved
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Nunavut court rejects Inuit hunters’ appeal of challenge to driving ban
By Emma Tranter 4 hunters mounted case against ban over impaired driving convictions The Nunavut Court of Appeal has rejected
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Inuit Child First Initiative announcement imminent, says federal minister
By Samuel Wat Indigenous Services Minister remains tight-lipped on details, but says priority is ‘fiscal sustainability’ The Indigenous Services of
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Moscow threatens Oslo over Barents fisheries
The Russian foreign ministry summons Norway’s chargé d’affaires and falsely claims that new sanctions against Murmansk-based seafood companies constitute a
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Tsiigehtchic, N.W.T., has a new chief. Here’s what she’s hoping to accomplish
Charlene Blake was elected as the new chief of the Gwichya Gwich’in band council on Monday Charlene Blake, the new
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Cabin Radio gets right to broadcast on FM radio
The federal regulator responsible for approving or denying new FM radio stations has given Cabin Radio permission to broadcast on
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Anchorage, Alaska, warns hikers after 2 bear attacks in a week
By Mark Thiessen Both bear maulings in Alaska’s biggest city in the last week occurred near populated areas Authorities are
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Heaviest rain and thunderstorms will likely be seen in Lapland this week
The ongoing stretch of hot weather in Finland has raised the temperature of inland waters across the country, with some
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Liard First Nation Chief Stephen Charlie responds to criticism amid calls to resign
By Cali McTavish Critics cite the closure of the language program and lack of a general assembly In the wake
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N.W.T. to add boat wash station in effort to keep invasive species out
By Tamara Merritt Boat washing station will be installed next spring at 60th Parallel Territorial Park, near Alberta border The
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