After decades of growth driven by diamond mining, Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing the closure of three major mines and wondering: What’s next?
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In Canada, a New Play Celebrates Indigenous Storytelling of the Northern Lights
The aurora borealis draws thousands of visitors to the Far North each year. A new play tells the lights’ tales from the perspective of Indigenous creators.
Canada Post Strike Poses Challenges for Remote Communities
A strike, and growing prospects of drastic cuts to the state-owned postal service, make life very hard for Canada’s remote communities.
Canadian Officials Condemn Facebook for News Ban as Wildfires Burn
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was “inconceivable” that the platform had responded to a new licensing law by blocking news links, as the country confronts its worst wildfire season on record.
Wildfire in Kelowna, British Columbia, Expected to Leave Lasting Scar
Fire is raging in the suburban fringes of the resort town of Kelowna, British Columbia, as a state of emergency across the province continued.
Canada Wildfires Force Evacuations in Yellowknife and Kelowna
The emergency order was issued late Friday as wildfires threatened Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories, and Kelowna, in British Columbia.
Canada Wildfire Forces Citywide Evacuation of Yellowknife
Officials told residents to clear out of the Northwest Territories city of Yellowknife by Friday afternoon. Most were expected to flee south by road.
Canada Wildfire Forces Citywide Evacuation of Yellowknife
Officials told residents to clear out of the Northwest Territories city of Yellowknife by Friday afternoon. Most were expected to flee south by road.
Prince Charles Dances With Indigenous People to End Canada Visit
On the prince’s third and final day in Canada, he said he was “deeply moved’’ by the stories of those who survived brutal treatment in residential schools.
Arctic Security Concerns Resurface in Canada’s Territories Amid Russian War
Between melting sea ice and increased militarization, the Arctic is changing, and premiers in Canada’s territories say the Russian war is another reason to put Arctic security on the policy forefront.