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North West Territories
Inuit call for a larger role in Canada’s Arctic defence surge
OTTAWA — The leader of the national organization representing Inuit says the federal government must…
A capsule look at the 18 teams set to play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MISSISSAUGA — A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the Jan. 23-Feb. 1…
Sydney, N.S., selected as the preferred base for new Arctic icebreakers
SYDNEY — Federal officials say Sydney, N.S., has the inside track on becoming the base…
Giller Prize shakes up jury with indie bookstore staffers as it seeks new sponsors
TORONTO — The Giller Prize is shaking up its jury selection process this year, tapping…
N.S. couple donates 46 acres for an ‘intentional community’ with affordable housing
HALIFAX — When Amy Hendricks and Paul Davie moved to Antigonish, N.S., from Yellowknife, they…
Christmas cold for the West, freezing rain in Ontario and winter storms in the East
Relentless cold and snow are in the forecast for many areas of Western Canada for…
N.W.T. RCMP deny excessive force, racism allegations after suspect suffers frostbite
BEHCHOKǪ̀ — Mounties in the Northwest Territories are defending the actions of some of their…
Yukon power grid under ‘significant’ strain as deep freeze grips Western Canada
WHITEHORSE — Bitter cold in the Yukon is straining the power grid and the territory’s…
Manitoba wildfires, Arctic Ocean storm among Canada’s top weather events for 2025
Behemoth wildfires forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes across Canada, making…
Northern mine lands $115M federal loan as global diamond prices face tariff hit
OTTAWA — The owner of a mine in Northwest Territories will receive a $115 million…
Inuvialuit kayak, other items from Vatican unveiled at Museum of History
OTTAWA — An Inuvialuit kayak more than a century old was unveiled Tuesday at the…
New trade deal to chop red tape, knock down trade barriers across Canada
VICTORIA — Trade of tens of thousands of goods across Canada’s 14 jurisdictions will soon…
Craig’s crew rock solid on opening day in mixed curling championship
ASSINIBOIA — Miles Craig of Victoria had a successful opening day at the Canadian Mixed…
Mail, parcel delivery to resume as postal union begins rotating strikes
Kathryn Gallagher Morton is “absolutely thrilled” that Canada Post is at least moving. Being the…
From sculpture to olive oil, a look at some of the gifts Carney received as PM
OTTAWA — Mark Carney has received more than a dozen gifts from world leaders since…
RCMP investigating death of woman on international flight diverted to Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE — RCMP in the Northwest Territories are investigating after the death of a passenger…
Man charged in shooting outside airport in Inuvik, N.W.T.
INUVIK — A man has been charged after a shooting outside an airport in the…
Climate change made Atlantic Canada heat wave at least 10 times more likely: ECCC
Human-caused climate change made a record-breaking heat wave in Atlantic Canada far more likely, federal…
Residents of N.W.T. community being allowed home after weeklong wildfire evacuation
WHATÌ — Residents of a First Nation community in the Northwest Territories are set to…
Alberta government postpones release of revised school library book ban
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has postponed the release of its revised school library book…
Communities across Western Canada face smoke warnings due to wildfires
VANCOUVER — Smoke from wildfires continues to cause worries across much of the West. In…
N.W.T. wildfire prompts evacuation order for Fort Providence
An evacuation order was issued for a second community in Northwest Territories on Sunday due…
See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP’s photojournalists
Aug. 20-26, 2025 AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published by The…
PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Friday, August 22, 2025
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. FBI agents carry boxes from…