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Lockdowns are happening at Whitehorse jail for wrong reasons, advocates say

Inmates at Whitehorse Correctional Centre faced unscheduled lockdowns almost every second day this year, adding up to hundreds of additional hours confined to their cells. Lawyers say that affects…

City of Whitehorse tables proposed budget for the next four years

Mayor says budget will focus on service delivery, priority projects amid challenging financial environment

QIA considers ‘next steps’ after NIRB recommends hydro plant move forward without review

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association is “considering its next steps” after the Nunavut Impact Review Board recommended that Iqaluit’s proposed hydro project move forward without a public review.

Leonard Clark: Explorer, Spy, Liar

Leonard Clark's adventures are unknown today. Has this lack of scrutiny been a blessing in disguise for the legacy of this forgotten explorer and spy?

Fewer catches for more pollock

Norway is putting the brakes on pollock fishing. The permitted catch will be reduced by 22 per cent in 2027.

Iceland Breaks Ground on New National Arena

The first shovel is due to be taken in Reykjavík’s Laugardalur today for a 17,700-square-metre venue designed for international sport, concerts and the 2031 Men’s Handball World Championship. The…

Asking Eric: How do I respond to people who incorrectly assume I’m my daughter’s grandmother?

Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

Officials plan for 500 new staff to run expanded Whitehorse General Hospital

The Yukon Hospital Corporation is pulling back the curtain on some of its plans to expand the Whitehorse General Hospital, and the expected workforce needed to staff the growing facility.

In photos: On the ground with Yukon Search and Rescue

While the arrival of snow on the ground might signal that it’s time to head indoors for some, for Yukon Search and Rescue (YSAR) volunteers, it just means their shifts […]

Wreath laid on behalf of Inuit at Ottawa Remembrance Day ceremony

Arctic Town Kills Dozens of Grizzlies Feeding on Dump

For years, the grizzlies near Inuvik had a stable source of food -- the town dump. When Inuvik built an electric fence, the habituated bears couldn't adapt.

Antarctic lake offers insights into the early Earth

Beneath an ice sheet several metres thick, an extraordinary ecosystem lies hidden in eastern Antarctica. In Lake Untersee, researchers are studying microorganisms that provide insights into the early…

Iceland’s Departure Centre Hits Another Delay

Iceland’s government is seeking a one-year delay to the launch of a closed departure centre for foreign nationals, citing slower-than-expected work to secure and prepare a suitable facility. The post…

Letter: Confused about the Dans? I’ll swear I wasn’t.

Here’s a thought for the Department of Justice. Give everyone who voted for Petersburg Dan the opportunity to declare by affidavit that they were indeed not confused, uncertain or in any way deluded…

N.W.T. sports review highlights uneven playing field for small communities

A review of the N.W.T.'s participation in large, multisport events has found that many survey respondents believe athletes from outside Yellowknife aren’t getting an equal shot at competing on the…

QUIZ: Considering the effects of war

Canadians have served in many wars and military actions

Award-winning Mary Paningajak sees art as a way to heal

Mary Paningajak grew up surrounded by art in Ivujivik. She watched her father, Tivi Paningajak, make prints and sculptures, and she remembers visiting his studio.

First Ski Descent of Meru Central

Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein set out wit low expectations of success but were surprised at how 'generous' the mountain was with them.

Icebergs could slow down the weakening of the deep-ocean current

The increasing loss of ice in Antarctica could significantly alter global ocean circulation. However, a new study reveals a surprising counter-effect.

Registered Unemployment Rises to 4.3% in October

Iceland’s registered unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in October, with an average of 8,743 people on the Directorate of Labour register. The post Registered Unemployment Rises to 4.3% in October…

Letter: A new majority in Congress but the same old mistakes

Here we go again. Now the Democrats have control of the Senate and the House — well, not officially yet, but close enough. They don’t actually take over until January, and they are already getting…

Parks Canada to shut down 3 northern warden detachments, centralize in Yellowknife

Kluane National Park and Reserve in Yukon, Nahanni National Park Reserve in N.W.T., and Wood Buffalo National Park in N.W.T. and Alberta will lose their detachments.

New federal commitments set to double Yukon’s electricity grid

The first megawatts are set to go online by 2028 as agreements are worked out

Six hopefuls in running for Kitikmeot Inuit Association president

Six candidates have put their name forward in the Kitikmeot Inuit Association’s presidential election.

A 3,300Km Walk Across Japan in Winter

Pushing a handcart, Katsunari Tanaka, 49, began walking from the northern tip of Hokkaido a month ago and is heading to Japan's southernmost point.

The deepest hole on Earth is in the Arctic

In May 1970, the Soviet Union began one of the most ambitious geoscientific experiments of the 20th century on the Arctic Kola Peninsula. The SG-3 deep borehole was intended to penetrate 15…

Government Approves Bill Changing RÚV Funding Rules

A government-approved bill would link part of RÚV’s state funding to advertising revenue and remove minimum-channel requirements. The post Government Approves Bill Changing RÚV Funding Rules appeared…

Letter: A peaceful revolution, one ballot at a time

No matter what happens with the Sullivan/Peltola race, it’s important to remember one thing. This is what a democratic revolution should look like —voter participation. And when the Republican…

Supreme Court of Canada upholds woman's conviction for dangerous driving death in Yellowknife

Hannah Lafferty was found guilty last year by the N.W.T. Supreme Court for causing the death of Germaine Mantla. The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal of her conviction.

Alberta First Nation sues B.C. over Site C dam impacts

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation claims Treaty 8 rights violation

$575M commitment a ‘first step’ in Inuit Child First transition, minister says

The $575-million, five-year commitment to the Inuit Child First Initiative in Budget 2026 is the “first step” in a broader transition, says Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty.

Winners of the Banff Mountain Film Festival Announced

The winners of the 51st annual Banff Mountain Film Competition have been announced. Here are the best of this year's 610 (!) submitted films.

Professor Molchanov remains in Barentsburg as Moscow renews protest

On 3 November, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Norway’s chargé d’affaires in Moscow, Bjørn Svenungsen. The ministry was protesting the detention of the Professor Molchanov.

Icelandair Announces Direct Akureyri–Tenerife Service

Icelandair plans weekly seasonal flights between Akureyri and Tenerife from October 2027, creating a new direct travel option for North Iceland. The post Icelandair Announces Direct Akureyri–Tenerife…

Opinion: Alaska’s mistreatment of people with a disability must be addressed

The state must examine whether its psychiatric grievance law protects patients or leaves them struggling to be heard.

Mixed reaction in Yukon to the latest federal budget

The budget tabled last week includes promised investments in Yukon's energy grid, as well as a critical minerals strategy and a top-up of a grocery benefit.

Four grizzlies destroyed in Bella Coola following fatal attack

BC Conservation Officer Service confirms a female bear and three cubs involved

Offshore Western Arctic oil and gas exploration could be back on the table

The days might be numbered for the federal government’s decade-long moratorium on oil and gas exploration in the Western Arctic — at least in its present form.

A Risky Summit Push on Everest

Three climbers have set off for the top of Everest without oxygen, hoping the coming winds will stay down long enough for them to summit and retreat.

Antarctic fish reveal their secret to survival

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in observing living cells of Antarctic fish at high resolution at temperatures close to freezing point.

Yellow Weather Alerts Issued for East and Southeast Iceland

Yellow alerts cover Eastfjords and Southeast Iceland on Wednesday as strong northwest gusts may make travel hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles. The post Yellow Weather Alerts Issued for…

Letter: A vote, a cost and some ranked choice vindication

Does the state’s estimated $2,630,958 cost to implement Ballot Measure 2 if it passes, noted in the State of Alaska Official Election Pamphlet, mean that fewer residents will sign another petition to…

N.W.T. allocation for nominee program increases, 5th intake draw added

The N.W.T. government says another expression of interest draw has been scheduled for Nov. 18, after Ottawa added another 50 spots to its nominee program allocation for this year.

Northern territories form new cooperative to advance film industry in the north

Working group will focus on shared priorities such as promoting north as film destination, supporting creation of local film jobs

Kuujjuaq festival organizer hopes to spark conversation about Inuit identity

For organizer Saali Kuata, the Path to 100 Festival offers an opportunity to move beyond commemorating the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. It allows for Inuit to examine how it has shaped…

Antarctica 2026-2027: Expedition Roundup

The Antarctic season begins later this month. Here are some of the expeditions that will be attempting various routes on the White Continent this year.

Antarctic radar helps to better predict extreme weather

Measurements from a radar at the Japanese Syowa Station could improve weather forecasts far beyond Antarctica.