NASA ready for takeoff in Yellowknife
Jenna Dulewich What do microwaves, permafrost and an old military plane have in common? They’re all part of a NASA
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As Europe reviews its rules on seal products, Canada calls for easing of restrictions
The Canadian government is calling on the European Union to ease restrictions on seal products as member states review trade
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Lack of geologists slowing down Swedish mineral exploration
Despite high interest in mineral extraction across Sweden, there aren’t enough geologists to make this happen. Too few people are
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Space takes centre stage in U.S. Department of Defense Arctic strategy
Facing new threats and growing challenges in the Arctic, the U.S. Department of Defense spotlighted improving space-based capabilities in its
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New Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq flight aims to boost Greenland tourism
Air Greenland and tourism company Albatros Arctic Circle have signed an agreement to launch twice-weekly Kangerlussuaq-Copenhagen flights with a view
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Balloon mission measures X-rays en route from Arctic Sweden to northern Canada
A balloon mission is currently journeying from Arctic Sweden to northern Canada, measuring X-rays to deepen our understanding of the
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China commissions new icebreaker
The research vessel is capable of breaking through one meter thick sea-ice and is equipped with drones, unmanned ships and
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Midland launches nickel-copper exploration in Nunavik
Midland Exploration Inc. said on Wednesday that it’s starting a new exploration program for nickel and copper in Nunavik, Quebec.
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U.K. man swims 510-km non-stop down frigid Yukon River
Ross Edgley thinks he must have looked a little bit like a dying salmon, to that curious eagle following overhead
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Grolar bear hybrids in N.W.T. all traced back to same ‘strange’ female polar bear
By Liny Lamberink A family of polar and grizzly bear hybrids, or grolars, in Canada’s western Arctic — which all
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Norwegian tall ship to travel to Northwest Passage on 2025 expedition
The Norwegian Tall Ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will visit the Arctic during its 2025 expedition to raise awareness and encourage cooperation
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‘We have to be realistic,’ says Canadian North about new baggage fees
Airline says customers check an average of 1.4 bags per flight Canadian North says its new baggage fees are about
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How many people live in Faro? More than the official stats say, town claims
By Asad Chishti · CBC News Town officials say the uncounted ‘shadow population’ is costing it money in municipal grants The Town
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At Yukon University conference, an examination of life in remote Canadian communities
By Asad Chishti · CBC News Topics covered included Muslim experiences in the territories, recreation programs in rural Yukon Close to a
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Judge slams Quebec youth protection after Inuk teen placed in 64 foster homes
Ruling says systemic discrimination deprived teenager of her cultural identity A Quebec court judge has issued a scathing decision identifying major long-standing
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