The Arctic
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Mission in the Arctic will trap scientists in ice to study climate changeScientists plan to sail the ship into the Arctic Ocean, anchor it to a large piece of sea ice and allow the water to freeze around them, effectively trapping themselves in the vast white mass that forms over the North Pole each winter.WorldJul 3, 2019
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Movie shines light on power of sport to heal wounds in Inuit community‘The Grizzlies’ is based on the true story of Russ Sheppard, who moved to Kugluktuk, in what is now Nunavut, to work as a teacher in 1998.CanadaSep 29, 2018
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Toxic rocket set to hit Arctic waters is major concern: NunavutThe European Space Agency plans to launch a satellite that would drop a rocket stage likely to contain highly toxic fuel in some of the most ecologically sensitive water of the Canadian Arctic.EnvironmentOct 12, 2017
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Inuk throat singer, Tanya Tagaq says Facebook account was suspended over sealskin photoAward-winning Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq said she was temporarily suspended from Facebook after posting a photo of a sealskin coat.EntertainmentFeb 2, 2017
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Polar bear population to decline by a third by 2050: studyPolar bear population could decline by as much as 30 to 50 per cent by mid-century due to climate change and melting Arctic sea ice, a new study warns.EnvironmentDec 7, 2016
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Canadian military deploys spooks against possible Arctic spies and sabotageThe Canadian military has been routinely deploying a counter-intelligence team to guard against possible spying, terrorism and sabotage during its annual Arctic exercise, according to internal documents.CanadaJan 11, 2015
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