Court date set for First Nation petition against Kudz Ze Kayah mine
Court date set for First Nation petition against Kudz Ze Kayah mine – Yukon News The challenge to the approval of the mine is brought by Ross River Dena Council on behalf of Kaska
Climate change could significantly affect Yukon’s landscape — and people — in 50 years, report states
Climate change could significantly affect Yukon’s landscape — and people — in 50 years, report states | CBC News Drawing on research since 2015, when the university last conducted a literature review on climate change in the territory, the report states temperatures could jump between 0.7 to 3.7 degrees in the next 50 years, enough to…
Yukon River Chinook salmon decline is a cultural, spiritual loss
Globe Climate: Yukon River Chinook salmon decline is a cultural, spiritual loss Declining salmon populations mean more than simply lost fishing opportunities or causing food security, especially in remote areas
Cutting Yukon carbon emissions by 45% possible, with ‘wartime-like effort,’ council finds
Cutting Yukon carbon emissions by 45% possible, with ‘wartime-like effort,’ council finds | CBC News A report entitled “Climate Shot 2030” provides a litany of recommendations to the Yukon government for reducing its carbon output.
City of Whitehorse to keep McIntyre Creek road study on the table, for now
City of Whitehorse to keep McIntyre Creek road study on the table, for now | CBC News McIntyre Creek is popular for its trails and wilderness. It’s also sandwiched between two major roads and some growing subdivisions.
After decades of dwindling runs, sockeye salmon return to Yukon fishing village in droves
After decades of dwindling runs, sockeye salmon return to Yukon fishing village in droves | CBC News The number of sockeye returning to Klukshu, Yukon, to spawn began to drop off in the 1990s. This year, hundreds of the bright red fish line the small creek that winds through the village.
Yukon appeal court overturns decision to toss out lawsuit over Takhini elk herd
Yukon appeal court overturns decision to toss out lawsuit over Takhini elk herd | CBC News A lawsuit over the Takhini elk herd has been given a second chance. A panel of Yukon Court of Appeal judges, in a ruling Sept. 15, overturned a lower court decision striking a statement of claim filed by ranchers Wayne and Alison…
As Yukon River chinook disappear, so does a way of life
As Yukon River chinook disappear, so does a way of life Yukon River chinook salmon runs have been steadily declining, with 2022 the smallest run on record. As the fish disappear, Yukon First Nations fear the cultures and traditions built around the salmon over countless generations will too.
Victoria Gold, Yukon Water Board argue in court over higher security payment
Victoria Gold, Yukon Water Board argue in court over higher security payment | CBC News In June, the board ordered the company to post a total of $105 million. That amount is roughly $74 million more than what Victoria Gold — behind the Eagle Gold mine near Mayo — had already put forward, an estimated…
Funding announced for Indigenous guardian programs in Carcross/Tagish
Funding announced for Indigenous guardian programs in Carcross/Tagish – Yukon News Cash will go to 80 programs across the country, including 3 in the north