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Ottawa and Yukon spending $21M to boost territory's wildfire fighting capacity

Ottawa and Yukon spending $21M to boost territory's wildfire fighting capacity

WHITEHORSE — The Canadian government is providing $16 million over five years to help the Yukon increase its capacity to fight wildland fires.
Helicopter evacuations underway as wildfire threatens Yukon wilderness lodge

Helicopter evacuations underway as wildfire threatens Yukon wilderness lodge

Brian Dack says wildfires have come close to the Kluane Wilderness Lodge in southwestern Yukon before, but none have been so large and fast-moving as the blaze that's currently threatening his business of more than two decades.
Yukon minister says there's still 'hope' for gold mining to continue at disaster site

Yukon minister says there's still 'hope' for gold mining to continue at disaster site

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government hopes mining can eventually restart at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster, despite calls from the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation to halt mining activity on its traditional territory.
Court appoints receiver at Yukon mine after cyanide-contaminated ore slide: minister

Court appoints receiver at Yukon mine after cyanide-contaminated ore slide: minister

WHITEHORSE — A judge has granted an order appointing a receiver to take control of assets at a gold mine closed after a massive slide of cyanide-contaminated ore in June, Yukon's justice minister said.
More cats removed from Archerwill residence

More cats removed from Archerwill residence

Animal protection officers removed an additional three cats from the residence
Yukon reports four new human-caused blazes after fire ban was implemented

Yukon reports four new human-caused blazes after fire ban was implemented

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says firefighters have responded to four human-caused blazes in the territory in the last two days, after a fire ban was implemented.
Polar bears kill worker in attack off Baffin Island in Nunavut

Polar bears kill worker in attack off Baffin Island in Nunavut

IQALUIT — A worker has died after being attacked by two polar bears off the eastern coast of Baffin Island in Nunavut. The Nasittuq Corporation says in a statement that employees responded to the attack Thursday at its work site on Brevoort Island.
Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Health Canada has announced a recall of several cannabis oils and softgels because they may contain unexpected amounts of THC and HHC. The agency says both ingredients are intoxicants and could pose a danger to consumers.
68 dead fish found after contaminated water discharge from Yukon mine disaster site

68 dead fish found after contaminated water discharge from Yukon mine disaster site

WHITEHORSE — The federal government has ordered the company that owns the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon to build barriers to protect fish from cyanide-contaminated water after 68 dead fish were found following a discharge of treated water from the site of
Stoney Beach on Humboldt Lake issued advisory due to microcystin

Stoney Beach on Humboldt Lake issued advisory due to microcystin

Exposure to microcystins can cause various health issues, including liver damage, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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