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Canada's Northern Outposts: From Nuclear Defense to Rusting Relics

The article explores Canada's Cold War-era radar networks, such as the Pinetree, Mid-Canada, and DEW Lines, which were built to detect Soviet bombers and now stand as rusting relics amid a new era of Arctic militarization driven by geopolitical tensions and U.S. defense initiatives like the Golden Dome shield. It highlights the historical significance of these outposts, their impact on local communities like Chibougamau, and the current strategic shifts in the region.