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Investigation of Eagle gold mine incident underway, says Yukon gov’t
The investigation will be led by three-person independent review board appointed by the Yukon government.
Mine review begins in Yukon despite First Nation concerns
The Yukon government says an independent review of a catastrophic ore slide and cyanide solution spill at a gold mine in June is now underway, in a process that’s going ahead despite concerns raised by the local First Nation.
In Yukon, salmon for dinner used to mean fresh-caught fish. Now, it’s flown in | CBC Radio
CBC Radio’s What on Earth travelled to Yukon this summer to explore how a warming climate has threatened chinook salmon, endangering not just the species but a cultural keystone for some Indigenous communities.
Yukon mines minister won’t rule out public inquiry into Eagle gold mine failure | CBC News
Yukon’s mines minister is not ruling out a public inquiry into the failure at Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine earlier this summer — but he’s also not yet ready to commit to one.
Canada and U.S. suspend all fishing for Canadian-origin Yukon River chinook salmon
Canada and the United States are suspending all fishing for Canadian-origin Yukon River chinook salmon for seven years in an attempt to protect the dwindling species.
As first chinook salmon reach Whitehorse concerns about population’s health persist
Two chinooks are through the fish ladder and a celebration is planned for Aug. 10.
Yukon government proposes new resource road regulations reflecting public feedback
Recently released “what we heard” report sums up feedback
Yukon appoints board to investigate cause of ‘catastrophic failure’ at Eagle mine | CBC News
The Yukon government has appointed a panel of experts to look into the cause and factors behind the heap-leach failure at Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine earlier this summer.
Victoria Gold legal woes continue as creditor list goes public | CBC News
A recently released statement from Victoria Gold receiver PricewaterhouseCooper Inc. shows that the mining company still owes over 400 creditors. This comes as the company faces a potential class action lawsuit and additional charges laid by the Yukon government.