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Danish king will visit Greenland to meet with its new leader

The Canadian Press
Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:25
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Danish King Frederik X will visit Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, next week to meet with the new prime

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Arctic sovereignty overshadowing everyday issues in election say some Nunavummiut

CBC News
Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 09:23
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Sovereignty being used as excuse to divert from what Northerners need, says resident While federal party leaders have been focusing

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* Featured * Business Business (USA) Featured • Zone 3 General USA 

High Arctic planning area included in latest U.S. offshore oil & gas lease plan

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 16:27
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With energy security continuing to be a key issue in the U.S., the Trump administration is moving forward with plans

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* Featured * Canada Countries Featured • Zone 3 General Society Society (Canada) 

Memorial University won’t recognize NunatuKavut in new Indigenous verification policy

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 14:34
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By Abby Cole NunatuKavut President Todd Russell says it’s an attack on the community The NunatuKavut Community Council says it’s willing to

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* Featured * Canada Countries Featured • Zone 3 General News Society Society (Canada) 

Poll workers helicopter over Yukon River so West Dawson residents can vote

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:29
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The ice bridge connecting West Dawson to Dawson City, Yukon closed two weeks ago Poll workers had to get creative to ensure

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* Featured * Featured • Zone 3 General Norway Society Society (Norway) 

Arctic tourism in Norway: “People crash into trees and get broken bones”

The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:19
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By Elizaveta Vereykina The most famous hiking trail in Tromsø is not as harmless as it seems. One of the most

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* Featured * Canada Countries Featured • Zone 3 General Politics Politics (Canada) 

Analysis: Experts say party platforms miss target on defence, North

Murray Brewster, CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 09:02
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Parties focus on bases and equipment rather than fundamental issue There is an “anything you can do, I can do

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* Featured * Business Business (Finland) Featured • Zone 3 Finland General News 

Rovaniemi airport in Arctic Finland to get major expansion as passenger numbers surge

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 16:12
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Rovaniemi Airport in Arctic Finland will get a major upgrade with a €3 million expansion to accommodate the surging number

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Residential school survivors reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 14:51
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By Jackie McKay WARNING: This story contains details of experiences at residential schools. The first time Piita Irniq was on

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Sweden’s armed forces want less costly ways to destroy enemy drones

Radio Sweden
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 13:44
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As the threat of enemy drones grows, Sweden’s Armed Forces need to find a cost-effective way of taking them down.

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N.W.T. government announces relief for ailing diamond mines

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:50
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Measures include ramping up local diamond valuations, temporary property tax relief The Northwest Territories government has announced several new policies

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* Featured * Featured • Zone 3 General Norway Politics Politics (Norway) 

China asked to remove stone lions from Arctic research station in Svalbard

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:47
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“This decision is not likely to be appreciated by Beijing” Two stone lions outside the door to the Yellow River

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* Featured * Canada Countries Featured • Zone 3 General Society Society (Canada) 

Transport issues delay school portables to Colville Lake, N.W.T., says gov’t

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 09:21
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By Nadeer Hashmi  Territory says much-needed units likely won’t arrive in community until next winter Transportation and logistical issues are

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N.W.T. NGOs say cost of living a key issue in this federal election

CBC News
Posted: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 16:20
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The cost of living is a concern for many N.W.T. community organizations and they want to know how candidates running

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Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church since 2013.
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Pope Francis, committed to service, humility and healing, dead at 88

Radio-Canada
Posted: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 12:07 — Last Updated: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 12:11
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Pontiff brought the common touch with papacy known for many firsts. Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness

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The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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