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Conservation-based planning will protect the caribou for generations to come

September 23, 2015

WWF promotes a precautionary approach to the recent adjustment to the Baffin Island caribou hunting moratorium. Read More

WWF promotes a precautionary approach to the recent adjustment to the Baffin Island caribou hunting moratorium.
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The heat is on

September 15, 2015

What the hottest summer on record means for nature and global climate negotiations. Read More

What the hottest summer on record means for nature and global climate negotiations.
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On the Edge of Life: filming with National Geographic on Lancaster Sound

September 11, 2015

In June WWF-Canada expert Pete Ewins took part in a field camp on Lancaster Sound with WWF’s partner the National Geographic Society. Read More

In June WWF-Canada expert Pete Ewins took part in a field camp on Lancaster Sound with WWF’s partner the...
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Making lemonade. Why Canada should invest forfeited oil security deposits into sustainable economies

August 4, 2015

The promise of oil in Canada’s north is a lemon. We’re urging the government to make lemonade. Read More

The promise of oil in Canada’s north is a lemon. We’re urging the government to make lemonade.
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Some Relief! Imperial Oil will not seek exemption from safety requirements to drill in the Beaufort Sea

July 9, 2015

On June 26, Imperial Oil informed the National Energy Board it would not apply as planned for an exemption from the board’s same season relief well capacity requirement. Read More

On June 26, Imperial Oil informed the National Energy Board it would not apply as planned for an exemption...
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WWF and City of Iqaluit join forces for successful cleanup

June 24, 2015

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup heads north Read More

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup heads north
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Arctic beluga whales facing multiple challenges brought on by climate change

June 4, 2015

As with many Arctic sea ice dependent species, beluga whales are affected by the loss of sea ice caused by climate change. Read More

As with many Arctic sea ice dependent species, beluga whales are affected by the loss of sea ice caused...
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WWF-Canada applauds decision by Nunavut Impact Review Board to halt Kiggavik uranium mine

May 12, 2015

The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) made the right decision in denying approval for a uranium mine development at Kiggavik that has no set start date. Read More

The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) made the right decision in denying approval for a uranium mine development at...
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National Volunteer Week: Gillian's story

April 17, 2015

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting WWF-Canada volunteer Gillian who has had a passion for animals since before she can remember. Read More

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting WWF-Canada volunteer Gillian who has had a passion for animals since...
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Young Community Panda Leader: Arabella Quattrocchi

April 14, 2015

This past winter Community Panda, Arabella poured her heart and soul into raising awareness and funds to help protect polar bears and their Arctic habitat during WWF’s Polar Bear Week. Read More

This past winter Community Panda, Arabella poured her heart and soul into raising awareness and funds to help protect...
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WWF working to facilitate recovery of Canadian barge adrift in Arctic waters

April 13, 2015

A barge belonging to the Canadian-owned Northern Transportation Company Ltd. has been floating through the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas for the past six months, and now sits off the coast of Vankarem, Russia. Read More

A barge belonging to the Canadian-owned Northern Transportation Company Ltd. has been floating through the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas...
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Baffinland decision shows Nunavut resource development regulatory system is doing its job

April 10, 2015

The Nunavut Planning Commission has decided Baffinland’s proposal to ship 10 months of the year does not comply with the North Baffin Regional Land Use Plan. Read More

The Nunavut Planning Commission has decided Baffinland’s proposal to ship 10 months of the year does not comply with...
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