How many military bases are there in the Arctic? Here are the facts
By David Michael Lamb Canada’s presence is considerably smaller than other players There are dozens of staffed military bases and
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New Italy Arctic policy adds U.S. Greenland ambitions to growing Arctic competition narrative
Arctic strategies from Canada to the U.S. to Finland have increasingly flagged Russia and China as drivers of a more
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Analysis: Denmark sets a military tripwire. It’s a message to Trump more than Russia or China
Troop buildup in Greenland announced with select number of allied nations In military deterrence lingo, what we’re witnessing in Greenland
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Researchers head to Nunavut to assess Arctic challenges for robots
Robots that can function in the Arctic’s extreme storms and cold will become increasingly important for everything from securing and
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The U.S. already has leverage in Greenland, so why is Trump escalating? Experts weigh in
President Donald Trump is reviving his push for Greenland — refusing to rule out force — prompting Arctic specialists to
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Some Greenlanders express outrage over Trump’s threats. But not all are concerned
By Mark Gollom Trump administration says utilizing military is ‘always an option’ to acquire territory Tillie Martinussen, a former member
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Greenland lawmaker urges planning for worst-case scenarios as Trump ups rhetoric
Greenland lawmaker says preparedness must focus on resilience, civilian measures; says Arctic partners like Canada could play constructive role As
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A new Yellowknife program offers smaller, flexible learning option for neurodivergent children
By Carla Ulrich A new learning program that opened in Yellowknife this fall offers small group programming for children who
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Sweden critical of Trump’s latest push for Greenland
U.S. President Trump has appointed Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, who he said would lead the charge in
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In 2025, melting sea ice allowed a Canadian icebreaker to enter the world’s last ice area
By Samuel Wat The waters around the Queen Elizabeth Islands and western Tuvaijuittuq in Canada’s High Arctic have long remained
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Norway, Russia reach agreement on fisheries
After record-long negotiations, the two sides agree on next year’s catch quotas in the Barents Sea. The total quota for
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From roots to ribbons: A family’s beloved spruce becomes Whitehorse’s Main Street Christmas tree
By Virginie Ann Once upon a time, in the faraway northern community of Elsa, Yukon, a young boy was given
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Nunavut’s Family Services minister enters job amid damning reports on her department
By Samuel Wat Even before Gwen Healey Akearok began her new role as Nunavut’s Minister of Family Services, she was
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Analysis shows climate impacts will increasingly strain Canada’s Arctic defence infrastructure
Climate change is no longer a distant concern for Canada’s Arctic security. A new analysis from the research centre L’Observatoire
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Rare instance of polar bear cub being adopted near Churchill verified by scientists
By Nathan Liewicki Only the 13th case of cub adoption in the western Hudson Bay area, say researchers Scientists
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