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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2h

When Prime Minister Mark Carney releases his second list of nation-building projects — expected sometime in the next month — Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin hopes the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link will be on it.
via @CBCNews
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Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link would strengthen Nunavut’s connection with Canada, proponents say

By Karen Pauls When Prime Minister Mark Carney releases his second list of nation-building projects — expected sometime in the next month — Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin hopes the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 3h

À #Whitehorse, la population de Whistle Bend ne cesse de croître, si bien que le quartier sera directement représenté pour la première fois lors des #élections territoriales cette année – par deux députés qui plus est. Un texte de @info.radio-canada.ca #Yukon www.rcinet.ca/regard-sur-a...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 3h

Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction by climate change according to an annual assessment from the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
via @AP
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Arctic seals, bird species in trouble on latest list of threatened species

Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction by climate change and more than half of bird species around the world are declining under pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion, acc...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 4h

N.W.T.'s premier says he feels there's ‘much more of a focus on the North’ from the federal government after Ottawa visit.
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Premier expects N.W.T. will break ground on $1.65B highway in 2-3 years

By Sarah St-Pierre The premier said he feels 'much more of a focus on the North' from the federal government after Ottawa visit N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson says he feels confident after talks with th...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 20h

Certains membres du Conseil des dirigeants des Territoires du Nord-Ouest se sont rendus à Ottawa pour transmettre un message : il est temps que le gouvernement fédéral se concentre sur le développement du Grand #Nord. #TNO #Économie Via @info.radio-canada.ca www.rcinet.ca/regard-sur-a...

Des dirigeants ténois exhortent le développement du Grand Nord

Cette semaine, certains membres du Conseil des dirigeants des Territoires du Nord-Ouest se sont rendus à Ottawa pour transmettre un message : il est temps que le gouvernement fédéral se concentre sur ...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 20h

The health authority was recommended after an independent review of the #health system in 2019. The expert panel that undertook the review suggested that a unified health authority would break down silos between #hospitals and health centres. Via @cbcnews.ca www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-a...

Parties weigh in on future of Yukon health authority as election nears

By Gabrielle Plonka The Yukon Party says it won’t commit to launching a territorial health authority if elected, making it the only territorial party to shy away from the long-promised transition of ...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 1d

With the transition to winter underway, the high tourist season in Tromsø is also approaching. How will the local airport and accommodation facilities cope this time?
via @BarentsNews
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Is Norway’s Arctic capital prepared for this year’s wave of winter tourists?

By Elizaveta Vereykina With the transition to winter underway, the high tourist season in Tromsø is also approaching. How will the local airport and accommodation facilities cope this time? Last winte...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 1d

Le succès du programme de #jardinage en serres de Tulı́t’a pourrait servir de modèle d’initiatives visant à renforcer la sécurité alimentaire de la région du Sahtu, dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. #TNO Un texte de @info.radio-canada.ca ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/219...

Une saison réussie pour les serres à Tulı́t’a, aux T.N.-O.

Le projet de jardinage en serres de Tulı́t’a offre une plus grande variété de fruits et de légumes frais, tout en réduisant la pression sur les coûts de la vie.

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 1d

The 11 Arctic security cutters – new medium icebreakers to be used by the U.S. Coast Guard – are expected to cost about $6.1 billion.
via @ReutersWorld
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Trump, Finland's Stubb expected to reach icebreaker deal

By Steve Holland and Anne Kauranen U.S. President Donald Trump and Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb will meet on Thursday at the White House to sign a pact for the U.S. Coast Guard to buy up to fo...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 1d

Air operations command is already in place in Bodø, Norway ; Enköping in Sweden will host logistics, Finland will host the ground command, and Denmark the special forces.🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮🇩🇰
via Radio Sweden

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NATO’s new Nordic command structure aims to deter Russia

NATO has now outlined its new command structure in the Nordic region, following Sweden and Finland's accession, dividing responsibilities for air, ground and logistics operations between the various N...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 1d

Le Bureau de la #sécurité des #transports du Canada (BST) a publié mardi son rapport d’enquête sur le chavirage d’un chaland en octobre 2023 près du port d’ #Iqaluit, au #Nunavut. Un texte de @info.radio-canada.ca www.rcinet.ca/regard-sur-a...

Cargaison à l’eau près d’Iqaluit : le BST présente son rapport d’enquête

Le Bureau de la sécurité des transports du Canada (BST) a publié mardi son rapport d'enquête sur le chavirage d’un chaland en octobre 2023 près du port d’Iqaluit, au Nunavut, qui a entraîné la chute d...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 1d

À #Yellowknife, un petit groupe de citoyens réfléchit à une alternative aux réseaux sociaux traditionnels et aux géants américains. #Internet #Communication #TNO Un texte de @info.radio-canada.ca www.rcinet.ca/regard-sur-a...

À Yellowknife, un groupe veut faire entrer les T.N-O. dans le fédivers

Un texte de Mohamed-Amin Kehel À Yellowknife, un petit groupe de citoyens réfléchit à une alternative aux réseaux sociaux traditionnels et aux géants américains. Pour cela, ils ont créé NWT.Social, u...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 1d

A capsized barge that sent a crew member and several shipping containers into Frobisher Bay in 2023 was overloaded and crew members were unaware of proper procedures, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has found.
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Overloading, unknown protocols caused Iqaluit barge capsize, investigation finds

Additional safety procedures now created with new gear added to boats A capsized barge that sent a crew member and several shipping containers into Frobisher Bay in 2023 was overloaded and crew member...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 1d

“By advancing this access, we are creating new opportunities for Alaskans while strengthening America’s supply chain and reducing dependence on foreign adversaries for our critical mineral needs."
#Alaska #mining #minerals
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Alaska policymakers back Trump’s move to restart northern mining project

Alaska policymakers are welcoming President Donald Trump’s re-approval an industrial road linking the state’s highway system to the mineral-rich Ambler Mining District in northwest Alaska. Senators L...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

Doté d’un budget total de 300 000 dollars, ce projet mobilisera des experts nationaux et régionaux afin d’étudier les changements climatiques, les risques maritimes et l’exploitation durable des ressources marines. #Océan #Arctique www.rcinet.ca/regard-sur-a...

Un nouveau partenariat pour renforcer la recherche océanique canadienne

Le réseau MEOPAR (Observation, Prédiction et Réponse en Environnement marin) et l’organisme Pacific Marine Science Alliance (PMSA) annoncent un partenariat de trois ans visant à consolider les capacit...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

Air Tindi President Chris Reynolds told @CBCnews that since Whatì’s all-season road opened four years ago, the flight to the community has drastically dipped in popularity.
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Air Tindi pausing flights between Yellowknife and Whatı

By Devon Tredinnick Flight lacked popularity, was costing airline too much, president says A Yellowknife airline has put a pause on its flights to Whatı̀, N.W.T., saying almost no one was taking the ...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

Greenland’s leader on Wednesday thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and internet services.
via @AP
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Greenland's leader hails EU as trusted friend and urges investment in its minerals

Greenland’s leader on Wednesday thanked the European Union for being “a trusted friend” and urged the 27-nation bloc to invest in his country’s mineral resources, renewable energy, airports and intern...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

“We’ve talked about the North long enough. It’s time to start building.”
via @CBCNews
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N.W.T. Council of Leaders tells Ottawa it's 'time to build the North'

By Sarah St-Pierre The N.W.T. Council of Leaders is in Ottawa this week to advance territorial priorities The Northwest Territories Council of Leaders is in Ottawa this week to deliver a message to th...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

Quelque 36 000 Yukonnais se prévaudront de leur droit de vote le 3 novembre prochain dans une #élection quelque peu perturbée par la grève de #Postes Canada. #Yukon Un texte de @info.radio-canada.ca www.rcinet.ca/regard-sur-a...

Comment voter au Yukon : le guide de l’électeur

Un texte de Marie-Soleil Desautels Quelque 36 000 Yukonnais se prévaudront de leur droit de vote le 3 novembre prochain dans une élection quelque peu perturbée par la grève de Postes Canada. Bien qu...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

Une enquête est en cours pour déterminer les causes d’un #incendie qui a fait deux morts et cinq blessés vendredi dernier dans un camp minier isolé du #Yukon, selon le Bureau du coroner. Un texte de @info.radio-canada.ca www.rcinet.ca/regard-sur-a...

Un incendie fait deux morts et cinq blessés dans un camp minier au Yukon

Une enquête est en cours pour déterminer les causes d’un incendie qui a fait deux morts et cinq blessés vendredi dernier dans un camp minier isolé du Yukon, selon le Bureau du coroner. Les personnes ...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

“Our people, the Dene that live along the Mackenzie River basin, they don’t want to live under a threat of a nuclear accident for the rest of their lives."
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N.W.T. concerned about proposed northern Alberta nuclear project

N.W.T. government says the draft guidelines ignore the transboundary water agreement The N.W.T. government and an Indigenous water advocate say they're concerned a proposed nuclear power project in no...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

"I lost my status for almost 30 years. And that’s not easy."
via @cbcnews
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Yukon Association of Non-Status Indians launches new book documenting its history

It also explores the Indian Act's designation of people as status or non-status The Yukon Association of Non-Status Indians (YANSI) has released a new book called It's Time to Tell Our Story: A Histor...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

Glaciologist Nina Kirchner from Stockholm University has been involved in measuring the glaciers, and says heavy snow cover protected them from this summer’s heatwave.
via Radio Sweden
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Swedish glaciers are still melting — but by less than last year

Sweden's glaciers are still shrinking, but this year's melt was much smaller compared to 2024's record. Glaciologist Nina Kirchner from Stockholm University has been involved in measuring the glacie...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 2d

Finland’s Arctic may be best known for snow and Santa, but Lapland made headlines for something entirely different in September — record warmth. ☀️🌡️
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Finland logs third-warmest September in history, as Lapland temp shatters record

Finland's Arctic may be best known for snow and Santa, but Lapland made headlines for something entirely different in September — record warmth. September 2025 was Lapland’s warmest on record, and th...

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Eye on the Arctic - Regard sur l'Arctique @eyeonthearctic.bsky.social · 3d

The Yukon Coroner’s office says it is investigating the cause of a fire that left two people dead and five others injured at a remote gold mining camp on Friday morning.
via @cbcnews
#Yukon #mining
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2 dead, 5 others injured after fire breaks out at mining camp near Dawson City, Yukon

The Yukon coroner's office says it's investigating the cause of the fire, rules out suspicious activity The Yukon Coroner's office says it is investigating the cause of a fire that left two people dea...

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