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Researchers studying cold weather endurance at Yukon Arctic Ultra vexed by extreme cold weather

A Wave of Scratches at Yukon Arctic Ultra Poses Challenges for Researchers A flurry of scratches at the Yukon Arctic…

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Tech

Iqaluit budgie home safe after a week outdoors in Arctic temperatures

An extraordinary young budgie in Iqaluit has been safely reunited with his family after embarking on a daring adventure on…

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Politics

Poilievre’s ‘Santa Claus’ quip trivialized Inuit presence in Arctic, says national Inuit leader

The recent social media post by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre regarding the appointment of an Arctic ambassador has sparked controversy…

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Politics

Canada to open consulates, appoint Arctic ambassador under new foreign policy

Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy Unveiled: New Consulates, Ambassador, and Boundaries Negotiations In a groundbreaking move, Canada has announced its plans…

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Politics

Ottawa to reinstate Arctic ambassador as it faces challenges from U.S., Russia and China in region

Ottawa is finalizing its long-awaited Arctic foreign policy with Inuit leaders ahead of the anticipated release before the end of…

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Canada

As the Arctic warms, some polar bears are being injured by painful ice buildup on their paws: study

Some polar bears living in the far north are turning up with ice-related injuries that, in some cases, seriously affect their…

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Politics

Arctic glaciers serve as namesake for 2 future coast guard vessels

A ceremonial good-luck coin has been welded into the keel of one of the Canadian Coast Guard’s two future Arctic…

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Politics

Pentagon warns of potential Russian action in the Arctic — including jamming GPS satellites

The Pentagon has released an updated Arctic strategy that warns of low-level Russian “destabilizing” activities in the Far North aimed…

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Politics

Canada, U.S. and Finland form pact to build icebreakers for Arctic

The United States, Canada and Finland have entered into a trilateral pact to build icebreakers for the Arctic region, the…

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Canada

Canada’s purchase of Inuvik hangar applauded by northerners and Arctic security experts

The Canadian government has purchased a strategically located aircraft hangar in Inuvik, N.W.T., for $8.6 million — a move that’s…

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