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Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community

Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community

SANIKILUAQ, NVT. — A gasoline spill in Nunavut prompted what some officials characterized as an evacuation, although the territory's government says no evacuation was ordered.
Yukon government ready to step in after mine disaster, firm's silence 'unhelpful'

Yukon government ready to step in after mine disaster, firm's silence 'unhelpful'

WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — Yukon's deputy mining minister says it's "unfortunate and frankly unhelpful" that the owners of the Eagle Gold mine have been "silent in general" about action to remedy a disastrous ore slide that spilled hundreds of milli
Yukon water regulator said miner 'flouted' licence, saved millions, long before spill

Yukon water regulator said miner 'flouted' licence, saved millions, long before spill

WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — Two years before the disastrous ore slide and spill of cyanide solution last month at the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon, the former head of the Yukon Water Board accused the mine's owner of violating conditions of its water lic
Wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into the peak summer months

Wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into the peak summer months

OTTAWA — The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have brought flash floods and destruction to parts of the Maritimes, but federal officials say the storm has also reduced the risk of wildfires in parts of Eastern Canada, at least for now.
Firm says production may never resume at Yukon gold mine after ore-slide disaster

Firm says production may never resume at Yukon gold mine after ore-slide disaster

MAYO, YUKON, CANADA — The Victoria Gold mining company says it's uncertain if it will ever resume production or if it has the financial resources to repair damage and fix the environmental impact of last month's ore-slide disaster at its Eagle Gold m
Yukon government directs gold mining firm to devise water treatment plan after spill

Yukon government directs gold mining firm to devise water treatment plan after spill

WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — Yukon mines minister John Streicker says that the Eagle Gold mine disaster that involved a release of cyanide solution has the territory's residents "justly concerned" about the implications on Yukoners' way of life "for g
Yukon wildfires under control, but information officer says there's a chance for more

Yukon wildfires under control, but information officer says there's a chance for more

WHITEHORSE, YUKON — A fire information officer for the Yukon government is warning residents that despite cooler weather and significant headway made on current fires, there are still opportunities for more wildfires.
Longtime Liberal MP representing Northwest Territories not seeking re-election

Longtime Liberal MP representing Northwest Territories not seeking re-election

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Michael McLeod says he has made the "bittersweet" decision to not seek a fourth term in the next federal election.
Storm surge warning for Yukon coast, Environment Canada warns flooding possible

Storm surge warning for Yukon coast, Environment Canada warns flooding possible

HERSCHEL ISLAND, YUKON — Environment Canada has issued a storm surge warning for Yukon's northern coastline. It says the warning also includes Herschel Island.
Yukon minister says cyanide found in creek near mine spill, after firm issues denial

Yukon minister says cyanide found in creek near mine spill, after firm issues denial

MAYO, YUKON — Elevated levels of cyanide have been detected in a waterway after an equipment failure and slide of ore at Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine last week, the Yukon's minister of energy, mines and resources said.