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Eilís Quinn
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Reporter | Covering Arctic for CBC/Radio-Canada’s Int’l| Ex CP, NY DailyNews, Mtl Gaz, TorStar, YXY & LP author/TV host
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GG Mary Simon and ITK president Natan Obed are among the Canadians speaking at this year’s Arctic Frontiers conference in Norway , with panels on Arctic affairs, Indigenous leadership and infrastructure.
#ArcticFrontiers #ArcticFrontiers2026 #Inuit #Canada
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GG Mary Simon, ITK's Natan Obed among Canadians at Arctic Frontiers as global spotlight turns North
TROMSO, Norway—With Arctic security dominating headlines following U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take control of Greenland, this year’s Arctic Frontiers conference is dr...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:13 AM
🧵1/President Donald Trump is reviving his push for Greenland, refusing to rule out force — a move Arctic specialists say raises questions about why the U.S. isn’t relying on existing agreements instead.
January 10, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Some Greenlanders express outrage over Trump’s threats. But not all are concerned
via @cbcnews
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Some Greenlanders express outrage over Trump's threats. But not all are concerned
By Mark Gollom  Trump administration says utilizing military is 'always an option' to acquire territory Tillie Martinussen, a former member of Greenland's parliament, says U.S. President Donald Trump ...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:47 PM
🧵1/ A Greenland lawmaker says Trump's escalating rhetoric this week has exposed the limits of diplomacy, and is calling for Greenland and Denmark to plan for "worst-case scenarios."
January 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
1/ Been following the Thamesborg story for the last five weeks, and there's been real movement on the salvage front. 🚢
October 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
🧵1/After weather delays last week, the first stage of salvage operations for the Dutch cargo ship stranded in Arctic Canada is set to begin this week.
September 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🧵1/In Copenhagen’s latest bid to underscore its presence in the Arctic, #Denmark 🇩🇰 is hosting a major military exercise in #Greenland 🇬🇱 that brings together NATO forces amid a heightened focus on northern #security.
September 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A salvage master & naval architect are off to the Thamesborg cargo vessel grounded in #Arctic Canada since Sept 6. On board: 16 people, incl. a Canadian ice pilot. In my latest story, I also look at the 🌎 #mapping 🌎context of the area where the incident took place.
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Thamesborg grounding update: Salvage experts en route; Arctic mapping context
A massive Dutch cargo ship Thamesborg remains aground in the Northwest Passage, monitored by two Canadian icebreakers as authorities continue to investigate what went wrong. The incident took place on...
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September 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New Canadian survey out today ➡️ Between Russian buildup and Chinese ships transiting near Alaska, Northerners are worried about #Arctic #security. But the real surprise? In #Canada, more see the U.S. as the top Arctic threat — nearly tied with Russia.
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Canadians in North see U.S. as Arctic threat on par with Russia: survey
Between Russia’s military buildup in the North and China’s growing presence in the Bering Strait near Alaska, it’s no surprise Canadians in the three territories are increasingly concerned about Arcti...
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September 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🧵1/ The Dutch cargo ship Thamesborg ran aground this weekend while navigating Franklin Strait in Arctic Canada.
September 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
1/ I'm moderating Q&As this weekend at the Greenland Stories Film Festival in Toronto.
July 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🧵1/ Greenland’s CONCACAF rejection this month, sent ripples through the Arctic island’s sports community. ⚽️⚽️⚽️Here's a look at the coach's reaction and what it means for the future of the national football team. 👇
June 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“It’s noise (Trump’s threats), but as a country, we have to take it really seriously… and we have been calling for a more formalized, structured Arctic strategy in this country."
via Reuters
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Agnico Eagle calls for Canadian Arctic strategy amid US threats
By Divya Rajagopal Agnico Eagle Mines, Canada's biggest gold miner, wants the new government to develop a formal Arctic strategy in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to make Canada it...
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May 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The U.S. is eyeing the Arctic for more offshore drilling, adding a new 'High Arctic' planning area to its energy independence plan. (See BOEM map below). More info here👉https://www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-arctic/2025/04/23/high-arctic-planning-area-included-in-latest-u-s-offshore-oil-gas-lease-plan/
April 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
With the threat of enemy drones growing & the costs of shooting them down with missiles in the millions, Sweden’s Air Defense is going retro — testing a 1930s-era anti-aircraft cannon as a budget-friendly solution
More here from Radio Sweden👇
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Sweden's armed forces want less costly ways to destroy enemy drones
As the threat of enemy drones grows, Sweden's Armed Forces need to find a cost-effective way of taking them down. The air defense's robots cost several millon krona each, while the drones are cheap ...
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April 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
1/ As the Kingdom of Denmark prepares to assume the Arctic Council chairmanship in May, Greenland is stepping into a lead role — focusing on Indigenous priorities, sustainability, and climate.
April 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM