Canadian Arctic
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Ottawa doubling icebreaker orders as one ship goes to Quebec yard, another to VancouverThe announcement has been highly anticipated by shipyards in Vancouver and Quebec that have been fighting tooth and nail for the coveted contract.CanadaMay 6, 2021
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Mass lake drainage in Alaskan tundra another sign of climate change: researchersDuring the winter of 2017 and into the summer 2018, the entire region experienced unusually warm temperatures and exceptionally heavy precipitation consistent with what climate change models predict across the Arctic.CanadaDec 2, 2020
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Last fully intact ice shelf in Canadian Arctic collapsesIt lost more than 40 per cent of its area in just two days at the end of July, researchers said on Thursday.CanadaAug 6, 2020
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Bleak future predicted for polar bears in Canada’s ArcticA study published this week has painted a grim picture of the future of polar bears, particularly in the low Arctic.EnvironmentJul 26, 2020
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1st Arctic Ocean assessment shows top of the world in unprecedented fluxThe work of dozens of federal scientists and Inuit observers, it describes a vast ecosystem in unprecedented flux: from ocean currents to the habits and types of animals that swim in it.CanadaApr 26, 2020
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2 Russian bombers approached Canadian airspace in Arctic, Norad saysThe two TU-160 Blackjack bombers crossed the North Pole and approached Canada from western Russia, but remained in international airspace before departing, according to Norad.CanadaJan 31, 2020
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Canada’s northern affairs minister plans on ‘working closely’ with others on Arctic issuesCanada has had some sort of northern affairs ministry for decades, but it's always been wrapped in with other areas such as resource development or Indigenous concerns.CanadaDec 26, 2019
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Russia could meddle in Canada’s election due to ‘growing interest’ in Arctic: report"The Kremlin has a growing interest in dominating the Arctic, where it sees Russia as in competition with Canada," says the report's author.PoliticsSep 8, 2019
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Ice in Canadian arctic contaminated with microplastics, scientists findThe scientists drew 18 ice cores of up to 2 metres long from four locations and saw visible plastic beads and filaments of various shapes and sizes.CanadaAug 15, 2019
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Trudeau’s northern housing deal ‘a step forward’ but more needed: senator"More work needs to be done," says Sen. Dennis Patterson of Iqaluit.CanadaAug 4, 2019
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