Two men charged in shoplifting incident at Bradford convenience store: police
The 21-year-old men, one of whom is from British Columbia and the other from Nunavut, were charged with theft under $5,000, police say. Continue reading
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Feds expand northern grocery subsidy to include feminine hygiene products
It’s the latest tweak to the Nutrition North program intended to reduce the high cost of living for northern families. Continue reading
Trudeau’s northern housing deal ‘a step forward’ but more needed: senator
“More work needs to be done,” says Sen. Dennis Patterson of Iqaluit. Continue reading
Trudeau allocates new funds for Iqaluit housing as crisis takes toll on homeless
The funding will provide $290 million over eight years to “protect, renew and expand” social and community housing, as well as repair and build affordable homes across the territory. Continue reading
Trudeau gets glimpse of Inuit traditions with 2-day trip to Nunavut
Trudeau visited Arctic Bay Thursday as part of a two-day visit to the territory. Continue reading
Nunavut sees warmer days than B.C. during ‘unprecedented’ heat wave
Environment Canada said it’s the latest anomaly in what’s been a long, hot summer across the Arctic. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. W. Thomas Molloy remembered for his public service
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
“He really helped move that word reconciliation into real action. And it was demonstrated in his life’s work,” Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde told Global News. Continue reading
From Norway to Nunavut: Arctic fox stuns scientists with 3,500-kilometre journey
The researchers believe the Arctic fox’s journey is one of the longest ever recorded for the species. Continue reading
Federal carbon tax now in effect in Yukon and Nunavut
The Northwest Territories is set to implement its own price on carbon in September. Continue reading
Senate committee calls recommendations in Arctic report a ‘wake up call’
The report includes 30 recommendations on everything from funding better education for northerners to building housing fit for a changing climate. Continue reading