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References
- ↑ "And what about Cape Christian?". Nunatsiaq News. May 6, 2005. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ↑ Bell, Patricia (July 23, 2009). "Toxins to be removed from former Arctic military site". CBC News. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
Coordinates: 70°31′01″N68°16′48″W / 70.517°N 68.280°W
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