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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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The Sound on The Hill: 'Father of Nunavut' and WWF bring the Arctic to Ottawa

April 1, 2015

WWF-Canada and the All Party Ocean Caucus hosted an ‘Oceans on the Hill’ event to draw attention to Lancaster Sound – a critical marine area in Canada’s eastern Arctic in need of federal protection. Read More

WWF-Canada and the All Party Ocean Caucus hosted an ‘Oceans on the Hill’ event to draw attention to Lancaster...
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Canada has a critical opportunity to protect healthy Arctic homeland

March 30, 2015

With Lancaster Sound, Canada has an opportunity to protect a homeland. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to this region, and to the people and nature who have thrived there in harmony... Read More

With Lancaster Sound, Canada has an opportunity to protect a homeland. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate a commitment...
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Record low Arctic sea ice a concern for all Canadians

March 23, 2015

Winter sea ice in the Arctic has hit a new record low this year, according to information released today from the American-based NSIDC. Read More

Winter sea ice in the Arctic has hit a new record low this year, according to information released today...
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