Western Canada, North face an above average June wildfire risk: federal officials
There were fewer wildfires in B.C. and Alberta this spring due to favourable weather Western Canada and the North are
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Increased risk of Russian sabotage, including in Sweden, warn Intelligence agencies
Intelligence services around Europe are warning their governments of intensified Russian attempts at violent acts of sabotage across the continent,
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Arctic collections behind the scenes—The Canadian Museum of Nature
On any given day, a visit to the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Arctic gallery in Ottawa, Ontario will be filled
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Sweden: more unemployed are to be convinced to move to jobs in the north
A shortage of labour in the north of Sweden has led the government to ask the Public Employment Agency to
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Hurricane winds lash northern Sweden
Powerful winds are lashing northwestern Sweden, and in Stekenjokk in Jämtland, the wind speed is at hurricane level. Trees fallen
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Northern Swedish town experiences economic boom and influx of new residents
After decades of stagnation and decline, the town of Skellefteå is booming. The municipality envisions 25% more inhabitants by 2030.
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Moving 800 km to northern Sweden for job above work permit salary threshold
When the salary requirement for work permits was raised last November, Krisnendu Mahalder and Poli Sarker feared they would be
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Wolverine populations healthy in North despite ‘threatened’ status in U.S.: officials
By Meribeth Deen · CBC News North American wolverines now officially protected under U.S. Endangered Species Act Wildlife officials and trappers say the
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Moscow aims for another grab: Navy Chief says Russia will expand into Arctic Ocean
Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov underlines that it is a national priority for Russia to make a “full-scale takeover” of Arctic territories
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New Iqaluit post office growing pains continue into holiday mail rush
People in Iqaluit say the post office is still suffering some growing pains following an overhaul of the city’s mailing system a little
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Chiefs seek unity as a fractured Assembly of First Nations elects new leader
First Nations leaders gathering in Ottawa this week to elect a new national chief say the top issue facing the
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Are heat pumps efficient in the North? Jury’s still out says non-profit
By Robert Holden · CBC News Momentum has been growing toward heat pumps as greener home-heating alternative to oil or gas Heat
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Norway launches Wildland Fires Initiative as part of Arctic Council chairship
With multiple northern nations experiencing a surge in wildfires in recent years, Norway has introduced a Wildland Fires Initiative as
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Empowering youth key to climate adaptation in North, global conference hears
The Arctic is warming two to four times faster than the rest of the world, but northern communities are already
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Police in northern Sweden forced to cover for missing security guards
Police in northern Sweden say they’re having to take on some jobs usually contracted out to security guards, which is
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