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Tech

2 new species of crayfish identified in Pacific Northwest — and they’re already at risk

Two new species of crayfish have recently been discovered in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, raising concerns about…

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Canada

After heavy snow, N.B. sees temperatures plunge, especially in northwest

The recent heavy snowfall in New Brunswick has caused widespread disruptions across the province, with schools closed and messy roads…

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Canada

B.C. ends jade mining in northwest, all mines to close in 5 years

British Columbia isn’t allowing any new jade mines to open in the northwest, and has set a five-year wind-down period for…

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Canada

New report slams RCMP treatment of homeless Indigenous women in Northwest Territories

Homeless Indigenous women in the North do not feel well-protected by the RCMP and instead face violence and discrimination by…

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Sports

Northwest Territories’ Koe, Northern Ontario’s Bonot orchestrate upsets in Brier

Northern Ontario’s Trevor Bonot summed up Monday’s unexpected outcomes at the Canadian men’s curling championship in a few succinct sentences.…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax restricts infilling on Northwest Arm, but some say changes could go further

Halifax’s popular Northwest Arm now has stronger protections around infilling, but some say the municipality has the power to go…

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Nova Scotia

Public to have its say on HRM plan to restrict Northwest Arm infilling

Staff at the Halifax Regional Municipality have already heard from more than 100 people who support the city’s plan to severely…

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Canada

The quest for the Northwest Passage was based on philosophy, not evidence

The HMS Terror, pictured here in an 1838 painting by William Henry Smyth, was trapped in pack ice west of…

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Halifax

Halifax council jumps into infilling restrictions on Northwest Arm

HALIFAX, N.S. — The municipality is looking to get its hands dirty — or rather, wet — with restricting the…

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Sports

Northwest Territories’ Jamie Koe wins opener at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship

Jamie Koe of Yellowknife Curling Club is no stranger to national championships. The veteran skip, who has represented the Northwest…

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