Bloc Québécois hangs on to federal riding that includes Arctic Quebec
The nationalist Bloc Québécois hung onto the Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou riding, which includes the Arctic part of Quebec, in Monday’s federal elections.
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Vaccination coverage in Nunavik, Quebec reaches 44 per cent of eligible population
As of August 22, vaccination coverage in Nunavik, the Inuit region of Arctic Quebec, reached 44 per cent of the
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Climate change accelerating despite pledges to “build back better” during pandemic, report
A report organized by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) paints a concerning picture of accelerating climate impacts and increasing emissions,
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Polar bears may be inbreeding as climate change melts away Arctic ice
Polar bears in Svalbard have undergone a shocking loss in genetic diversity, says a Norwegian study. Snorre Hagen and Simo
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Iceland to lift further COVID-19 restrictions September 15
Iceland is set to further lift some of its COVID-19 restrictions on September 15 as case numbers and hospitalizations continue
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Scientists race to preserve crucial climate records in glacier ice before they melt away
Glacier ice contains info about past climate, including snowfall reords, samples of air, pollen Scientists are racing to collect ice
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Continued sea ice loss could alter food web for some Arctic marine predators, says Canadian study
If sea ice loss continues it could irrevocably alter the food sources for some Arctic marine predators says a Canadian
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Biden administration will review Trump’s plan that opened most of the NPR-A to oil development
The Biden administration will re-examine the land use plan for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, with the likely effect of putting
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Canada’s Northwest Territories declares COVID-19 outbreak among Yellowknife’s homeless population
19 people who have accessed shelters since mid-August have had COVID-19 Northwest Territories declared an outbreak among Yellowknife’s homeless population Tuesday after
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Nunavik crime victims systematically shut out of Quebec compensation program
Court documents allege victims of violence in Nunavik are largely neglected by compensation regime In 2020, Quebec awarded $152 million
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Russia drills rescue and emergency response in Arctic exercise
About 6,000 personnel are engaged in one of Russia’s biggest ever rescue and emergency exercises in the Arctic. The exercise
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Health board looking to delay Quebec vaccine passport for Nunavik youth until mid fall
The regional health board in Nunavik, the Inuit region of Arctic Quebec, is in discussions with provincial authorities to exempt
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“Art was like a therapy for me” — Canadian artist Manasie Akpaliapik reflects on work, life & his solo exhibition in Quebec City
Manasie Akpaliapik still remembers how he felt when he found out he’d be the first Inuk artist to have solo exhibition
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Airline leaders question proposed vaccine requirements for passengers in northern Canada
Enforcement and effectiveness, as well as the frequency of medical travel, among issues raised It’s been more than two weeks
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Iceland sets up committee to examine COVID-19 response
Iceland’s Prime Minister has appointed a committee to assess the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Katrin Jakobsdottir has tasked
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