Lapland’s regional council decided on Monday to maintain several health services in Finland's Far North, reversing proposals that had alarmed Sámi leaders in the region. Services on the chopping block ...

By Samuel Wat  Numbers 'worrying', says Nunavik Police Service's interim chief Jean-François Bernier New police figures show violent crimes in Nunavik are rising, with national estimates finding the r ...

By Samuel Wat All 3 territories have expressed opposition to the program The Nunavut government says it will not be using police resources on the federal gun buyback program, and solutions proposed by ...

Issues affecting circumpolar nations ...

Finland's state forest management agency, Metsähallitus, has announced that it will carry out a period of heightened inspections of tourism firms at popular outdoor recreational areas. The enhanced su ...

Unclear if ship was requested, or nature of supposed medical situation The prime minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said "no thanks" ‌on Sunday to U.S. President Donald Trump's idea of ...

The Sámi Parliament in Finland has issued an open letter to Lapland’s wellbeing services county, warning that budget-driven service cuts would affect the entire Arctic region but pose particular risks ...

Territorial government says it's considering expanding scope of practice for pharmacists Pharmacists say they're taking on a bigger role in day-to-day health care as the Yukon struggles with a ...

By Devon Tredinnick  Health minister says Non-Insured Health Benefits funding shortfall was $13 million in 2024/25 year A federal program meant to improve access to care for Indigenous peoples has ...

By Samuel Wat Federal gov’t to announce changes to Inuit Child First Initiative in coming weeks Ottawa’s new investments in supporting Inuit children and families has eased some concerns about the ...

Denmark will buy additional medium-range air-to-air missiles for its F-35 fighter jets and invest in better Arctic gear for troops, as part of a broader push to strengthen national and NATO defence ...