Polar bear politics heat up in Churchill after province quietly gives company new permits
Posted: Apr 01, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: April 1 Polar bears are a huge tourist draw in Churchill. (Elisha Dacey/CBC) Polar bears and politics are causing a chill in Churchill after the Manitoba government quietly increased the number of special permits available to access the bears for the first time in decades. Its a move slammed by some tour operators and local First Nations who say the process lacked transparency and could hurt the areas fragile ecosystem. Last year, Lazy Bear Expe...
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