N.W.T. development corp. looks to rebrand in face of ‘reputational challenges’
N.W.T. MLAs are reviewing some proposed changes to the territory’s Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC), including a possible name change.
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N.W.T. MLAs get glimpse of future remediation work, and question how northerners will benefit
What will life look like in the Northwest Territories, after the mines? There are more than 500 sites in the
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Nunavut flips stance on caribou protection again, now supports development ban on calving grounds
The government of Nunavut has once again flipped its position on resource development on caribou calving grounds. In a submission
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Iqaluit condo residents without water or sewage services for weeks
Some people living in Iqaluit’s Brown Row condo units haven’t had water or sewage services for several weeks. It was
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Housing a key priority for Nunavut politicians ahead of federal budget
Nunavut’s premier, member of Parliament and senator are all hoping that the upcoming federal budget will include money to address
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ConocoPhillips details Alaska gas leak cause, remedies at hearing
ConocoPhillips, which last week received U.S. government approval for the massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska, detailed reasons for a natural
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Hunters in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, still waiting for decision on exporting polar bear hides
Hunters in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, are still waiting to hear the final word on when they can resume exporting polar bear hides
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Federal government spending $6.6M on caribou conservation in Nunavut
The federal government is investing $6.6 million over four years to aid the Nunavut government’s research and monitoring of 13 caribou herds
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Canada needs new approach to meet Arctic challenges, conference hears
If Canada wants to tackle the triple threat of climate change, Russian aggression, and the Arctic infrastructure deficit, it must
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Canada’s deal for F-35 jets to help reinforce northern security: defence minister
Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on Monday that Canada would acquire 88 new F-35 fighter jets, saying they would play
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‘Indian boarding home’ survivors in the North eligible to receive thousands of dollars in compensation
Indigenous northerners who were housed in private boarding homes to attend public schools in the latter half of the 20th
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Nunavik: Demands for health network to be put under trusteeship
“We’re not sinking: we’re sunk.” A worker shortage, coupled with poor management of the Nunavik health care system, is creating
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Blog: ‘Nor night nor day no rest’ – Arctic diplomacy divided (and united)
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, its political, economic and strategic effects have flowed outwards to adjacent regions and beyond.
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Canada needs a ‘more consistent’ presence in North to bolster security, Inuit leader says
A prominent Inuvialuit leader said Canada must build up a more consistent presence in the Arctic if the country is
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NATO membership decision draws closer as Finnish and Swedish leaders meet
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Swedish PM Magdalena Andersson in Stockholm Wednesday to discuss defense and security policy,
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