Are potential Arctic security threats eclipsing urgent action on climate? A new study makes its case
An over-emphasis on narratives around potential resource bonanzas and hard security issues in the Arctic should be recalibrated by policy
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Rise in sea level from ice melt in Greenland and Antarctica match worst-case scenario: study
About a year ago, water and climate expert Bob Sandford flew over Greenland at a moment he says was historic, both
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Presumptive case of COVID-19 reported at Canada’s Northwest Territories diamond mine
The Northwest Territories government says there’s a presumptive case of COVID-19 at Diavik Diamond Mine. A worker tested positive upon entry
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Cracking open a ‘treasure trove’ of aviation history in northwestern Canada
Bob Cameron calls it a “treasure trove” of Yukon aviation history. The small, unassuming building in Carcross was once the
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Classrooms in the forest: school teaching largely outside this fall in northwestern Canada
Six-year-olds sit in a circle of tree stumps, watching their teacher write on a whiteboard in the forest. Teachers carry bear spray and walkie-talkies.
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Pandemic unexpectedly leads to bounty at greenhouse in Arctic Canada
While the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged national economies, it’s unexpectedly led to prosperity at the community greenhouse in Inuvik, Northwest
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New COVID-19 testing device in Canada’s Arctic territory to reduce waiting times
A BioFire testing machine is now operational in Iqaluit to make testing for COVID-19 quicker in the territory. The Nunavut
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After 40 years, here’s what Canadian northern labour leaders are still fighting for
Canada’s two northernmost labour federations both celebrate 40 years since their founding this year. Understandably, celebrations have been muted —
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New minister to head health department in Canada’s Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories cabinet’s newest member will have one of its biggest jobs, following a cabinet shuffle announced today in
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Yukon Quest sled dog race cancelled in Canada this winter
There will be no Yukon Quest international sled dog race in Yukon this winter, organizers announced on Wednesday. In a
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Canada’s Northwest Territories announce new $67M body to manage COVID-19 response
The N.W.T. government has announced the creation of a new “co-ordinating secretariat” to manage the territory’s response to COVID-19. In a
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‘Magical, dangerous’ bear encounter inspires Yellowknife artist in Canada’s Northwest Territories
It’s not uncommon for Yellowknife artist Jen Walden to take a walk into the bush to find a setting to
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Unlimited internet to come to seven Northern Canadian communities by Nov. 1
The North’s largest telecommunications provider says unlimited internet is coming to seven communities on Nov. 1, according to a press
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‘Significantly’ more Canadian students enrol in Yukon’s virtual school this year
Yukon’s virtual school program says “significantly” more families are choosing at-home schooling this year due to COVID-19. “There has been quite an influx
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Sami Language Week to take place October 19-25
Sami Language Week, an event created to raise awareness and increase visibility of the Sami language, will take place this
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