The sea mammals can’t hunt for themselves, could spread disease
Marine mammals held in captivity more than two years or born in captivity for public display should not be released into the wild, Fisheries and Oceans Canada says, as the fate of Marineland’s 30 beluga whales hangs in the balance.
Fate of 30 whales remains unclear after Ottawa denied export permit and financial support, leaving amusement park to warning of possible euthanasia.
A vehicle drives by the waterfront Friday morning during a storm surge that brought tides as high as they could be without covering the road. Environment Canada issued a storm surge alert on Thursday, warning of higher-than-normal tide waters and possible flooding of ground level spaces on Friday morning. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)
Higher-than-normal tide levels expected between 8 a.m. and noon Friday
Jason Etok calls for whales to be released into Arctic water to save them from financially troubled amusement park
Royal Wagenborg cargo ship still grounded in Franklin Strait; No timeline for work to be complete
Canadian Museum of Nature exhibit features interactive displays, Inuit knowledge-sharing in a modern context
Royal Wagenborg cargo ship ran aground Sept. 6, remains stranded in Franklin Strait
ᐆᓯᐊᓂᒃ ᓴᕕᕋᔭᒃᓴᒧᑦ ᑯᐊᐳᕇᓴᓐ ᐃᓱᒪᔪᑦ ᐱᔪᓐᓇᐅᑎᑖᕈᒪᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐆᒧᖓ ᕼᐆᑉᔅ ᐊᑦᕚᓐᔅ ᐸᐃ ᐅᔭᕋᒃᐅᕐᕕᒃᒧᑦ
Dutch ship Thamesborg was making its way through passage with load of carbon blocks for delivery to Quebec
Sgt. Matto Michael, of the 1st Canadian Rangers patrol group, fires a C19 rifle supervised by a member of Land Task Force Nunakput. The training took place on a range during Operation Nanook-Nunakput in Pond Inlet on Tuesday. The domestic security and sovereignty operation involving the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Coast Guard and the Canadian Rangers is being conducted from Aug. 29 to Sept. 14. (Photo courtesy of Master Cpl. Antoine Brochu, Canadian Armed Forces Combat Camera)
Hydro-Québec eyes 2027 to replace older facility in community’s core and double its electricity output
Oceanic Iron Ore Corp. plans to seek permits for Hopes Advance Bay mine
Multipurpose structure to function as gathering place, emergency shelter
Polar Knowledge Canada reaches decade milestone of teaching Canadians about the Arctic
Residents can dispose of unwanted or unusable items such as automotive batteries, spray cans and antifreeze
Clyde River system operational, others awaiting grid connection with QEC
Nunavut MP says delay benefits mining companies while creating uncertainty around investment in the territory
Blaze has dragged on for more than a month
Animals scared off by a boat; bears are occasional visitors to hamlet
Extra firefighters return to Iqaluit a week after deployment
Smoke from Prairie wildfires reaches southern Baffin Island; expected to clear Wednesday night
Cruise ship passengers Laura Ringer from Nelson, B.C., left, and Kate Butler from Toronto, set out in search of an automatic teller machine Tuesday in Iqaluit. The duo embarked on their first day of an Adventure Canada trip to Greenland aboard the cruise ship Ocean Endeavour. Butler said she hopes to spot a polar bear on the journey. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Nunavut should be smoke-free by Thursday, meteorologist says
