Features
The State of the Economies
Nunavut keeps growing at a dizzying pace; the Northwest Territories wants to know why you left; Yukon tries to spend its way back to prosperity
Illustration by Carl Wiens.
The North By Dogsled
From brisk runs to epic expeditions, here's our guide to dogsledding outfitters around the North
COURTESY SKY HIGH VALLEY RANCHES LTD./ARCHBOULD PHOTOGRAPHY
Cold Hard Competition
Why do Yukon Arctic Ultra competitors risk injury and exhaustion every year? It’s not for the scenery.
The Yukon Arctic Ultra draws adventurous runners, cross-country skiers and fat-bikers from around the world. Photo by Michael Ericsson
!["The [federal government] has not verified whether northern retailers passed on the full subsidy to consumers." AUDITOR GENERAL MICHAEL FERGUSON](/sites/default/files/styles/card_desktop/public/p92-michael.jpg?h=5c8fc360&itok=_lmxQ9rq)
Nunavut's Food Problem
Don't let the "he said... she said..." fool you. The real story is in the auditor general's report.
"The [federal government] has not verified whether northern retailers passed on the full subsidy to consumers." AUDITOR GENERAL MICHAEL FERGUSON
A Crossroads Town
Why you should take your time in Fort Providence, NWT, and order the doughnuts ahead of time
The Church of Our Lade of Providence was built in 1899. Photo by Patrick Kane
Rebuilt. Chauffeur. Mend. Police.
A century ago, the RCMP delivered mail and babies in the North, and kept people in line. But a dark stage in their history means cops today don't just have to keep the peace, they have to make it.
Sergeant Dave Wallace, now based out of Whitehorse, still delivers mail and medication to some camps outside of the Yukon's communities, just like the RCMP did in the territory's younger days. Photo Daren Gallo
