NEAS to resume recovery effort after only retrieving one can last year
Six shipping containers that fell into the water near Iqaluit close to two years ago are still submerged and will be recovered in the coming months, says the head of a sealift company. The sea cans were among 23 that spilled over in an Oct.
Hundreds of dead fish seen near the deepsea port; Fisheries and Oceans Canada says don’t touch them
Jobe Kukilukak, 6, catches his first Arctic char of the summer season on the shore of Coronation Gulf in Kugluktuk over the weekend. An experienced fisherman, Kukilukak became the master of the rod when he was three. His mom, Papak Miyok, is planning to make some fish chowder with the footlong catch. (Photo courtesy of Christine Kuliktana)
After a day of fishing on July 6, Helen Annie Inuutiq’s Arctic char (pissi) dries in the sun at Salmon Creek near Pond Inlet. In the background is a view of the mountains of Bylot Island, which is located off the coast of northern Baffin Island. (Photo by Helen Annie Inuutiq)
More grizzlies are being spotted in the region, mayor says
Sightings in Baker Lake, Arviat signal possible ecological shifts
Nunavut Impact Review Board cites risk to wildlife, lack of clear mitigation plans from Atha Energy Corp.
More than 40 cabins in the area could be impacted
Clouds part and a rainbow shines over Frobisher Bay on Sunday evening. There was a mix of sunny weather and rain over the weekend in Iqaluit. This view from the Apex Trail was captured as a brief shower turned to sunshine. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Northern Quebec community reports two years of water dried up sometime before March 2024
Incident occurred in April, led to increased hydrocarbon testing of hamlet’s drinking water
Powered by solar and wind, team grows food year-round in converted shipping containers
Five houses in hamlet had 5-kilowatt solar panels installed in May
Voyage will help researchers better understand Arctic marine ecosystems
Karl Krüger working toward his goal to paddle across the Northwest Passage
Saturday bird walks with researchers will continue until July 26; no cost for public to join
Proposed project going through Nunavut Impact Review Board screening
Prizes, barbecue for those who pick up garbage; cleanups also set in Rankin Inlet, Baker Lake
Quebec funding for Kativik Regional Government and Laval University aims to improve risk management, secure communities
Temporary water pipeline stable; Crews to stay until distribution returns to normal
Deepest ice core in North America drilled May 17; can provide clues about region from 20,000 years ago
Firearms to be fitted with new stocks
Pair stranded between Taloyoak and Kugaaruk; officials urge use of GPS devices for safe travel
Makivvik, Tarquti Energy, Ilagiisaq-FCNQ included in green energy plans
Much of city was left without power for six hours, closing most offices
