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Indigenous leaders remember Pope Francis as someone who 'gave voice to the voiceless'
Pope Francis has left behind a legacy of compassion around the globe — including the far reaches of the Canadian Arctic, says the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president.
First Person
Politicians talk about Arctic sovereignty. But as a northern voter, I feel abandoned by Ottawa
Damien Haogak sees the impact of climate change, rising costs of living and the lack of investments in northern infrastructure. The Yellowknife resident is looking for a federal party that sees the value in investing in the Arctic beyond a military presence.
Here's what each major party is promising for the North
Arctic security, reconciliation, housing and food supply are all discussed to varying degrees in party platforms
8 mushers cross the finish line at the Nunavut Quest
The Nunavut Quest, also known as Pangaggujjiniq, is a dog sled race from Pond Inlet to Igloolik that takes place each spring. This year, competitors took eight days to complete the 500-kilometre journey.
CANADA VOTES 2025
Yukon advance polling turnout lower compared to last federal election
More than 7 million Canadians voted at advance polls over Easter weekend, but the Yukon was the only province or territory where the number of advance poll voters decreased from last election.
Polar bear attacks and injures skier in Nunavut national park
A skier has been rescued from Auyuittuq National Park near Pangnirtung, Nunavut, after being injured in a polar bear attack early Thursday morning.
Whooping cough outbreak declared in Kugaaruk, Nunavut
In a public health advisory Thursday, the department said the illness — which can be contracted by anyone — is most severe typically in children under a year of age. Whooping cough is a respiratory disease that spreads easily.
What on Earth?
This Nunavut community will soon flip the switch on a solar transition
In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we find out how big solar projects could transform life in Nunavut, see how clearing traffic cleared the air in Paris and learn how old appliances stay out of the dump in Chelsea, Que.
CANADA VOTES 2025
Arctic sovereignty overshadowing everyday issues in federal election for some Nunavummiut
While federal party leaders have been focusing on Arctic sovereignty in the lead up to the federal election, some Nunavut residents say it has been overshadowing more urgent issues.
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Come see some of the best Northern films at the Nunavut International Film Festival
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Residential school survivors reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis
Survivors of residential schools reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis, and the steps they want to see next from the Catholic Church.
Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors reflect on compassionate, complex legacy of Pope Francis
It's been nearly three years since Pope Francis travelled to Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. But for some Indigenous survivors, memories of the historic day remain fresh in their minds.
Roman Catholics on P.E.I. mourn the passing of Pope Francis
Catholics across Prince Edward Island are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away early Monday morning at the age of 88.
Dogsleds, 'informality' and a dip under the ice for Prince Charles
Forty-five years ago, Prince Charles was ready to dive right in and experience all that Canada's North had to offer.
New airport terminal opens in Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut
The government of Nunavut announced the opening of the new Chesterfield Inlet air terminal building on Wednesday.
Premiers Kinew, Akeeagok ink deal to build hydro transmission line from Manitoba to Nunavut
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok have signed a memorandum to work together on a proposed hydroelectric and fibre optic project and ask Ottawa for capital funding.
5 projects vie for $1M Arctic Inspiration Prize
In the $1-million category, there are two projects from Nunavut, one from the N.W.T., one from the Yukon and one that spans Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut.
Nunavut Quest competitors set off from Pond Inlet
Eight mushers started the Nunavut Quest dog sled race on Tuesday – a journey from Pond Inlet to Igloolik that’s expected to take them each a week to complete.
Water testing increased after 96-litre fuel spill in Baker Lake, Nunavut
An announcement from the territory’s new Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says the spill happened on April 4 while a fuel delivery truck was being filled, and that it was the result of human error.
RCMP and Nunavut health minister working to address recommendations from Kimmirut inquest
The RCMP and the minister of health in Nunavut are figuring out how to respond to 32 recommendations that emerged from a recent coroner's inquest in Kimmiruit – a days-long hearing for which they both say they're thankful.
Manitoba 'repatriating' some hydro exports from U.S., premier says
Premier Wab Kinew said Monday he has ordered Manitoba Hydro not to renew some expiring hydroelectricity export contracts to the U.S. The provincial Crown corporation, however, said it had no plans to renew the contracts.
Students in Ulukhaktok, N.W.T., building app to preserve Inuinnaqtun language
David Leitch, a teacher at the local school, said parents and students wanted to do more with the Inuinnaqtun language, and together they came up with the idea to create a simple translation app.
British woman apologizes for claims she set a record in Nunavut
Many media outlets around the world reported Camilla Hempleman-Adams as the first woman to trek solo across Baffin Island, causing outrage among some Nunavummiut.
Plane makes emergency landing in Yellowknife after landing gear stops working
In an email to CBC News, Keewatin Air president Ryan DeGroot said a Beechcraft King Air 200 "experienced a landing gear malfunction on arrival at Yellowknife airport."