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Yukon mine halts operations after system failure, says infrastructure damaged

Yukon mine halts operations after system failure, says infrastructure damaged

MAYO, YUKON — Work has been temporarily stopped at a mine in central Yukon after what the company says was a failure of its system that uses chemicals to help extract gold.
Non-Indigenous woman faces up to two years in custody in Inuit identity fraud case

Non-Indigenous woman faces up to two years in custody in Inuit identity fraud case

IQALUIT — A Toronto woman who pleaded guilty to a case of Inuit identity fraud could face up to two years in jail, which would mark one of the first times a case of Indigenous identity fraud resulted in imprisonment.
More aggressive wildfire conditions expected near evacuated Fort Good Hope, NWT

More aggressive wildfire conditions expected near evacuated Fort Good Hope, NWT

Hot, dry weather is forecast this week for a Northwest Territories community where a wildfire forced hundreds to evacuate earlier this month. NWT Fire officials say that's likely to mean more aggressive fire activity around Fort Good Hope.
Weather helping keep wildfire away from N.W.T community as residents remain out

Weather helping keep wildfire away from N.W.T community as residents remain out

FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. — A wildfire that has forced hundreds out of a community in the Northwest Territories is growing, but strong winds continue to force it away from the town. Fire officials say no structures in Fort Good Hope have been destroyed.
Fort Good Hope residents remain out as wildfire grows in Northwest Territories

Fort Good Hope residents remain out as wildfire grows in Northwest Territories

FORT GOOD HOPE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES — A wildfire that forced the evacuation of Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories continues to grow but has not destroyed any structures.
Winds may push wildfire away from N.W.T. town, no return date yet for evacuees

Winds may push wildfire away from N.W.T. town, no return date yet for evacuees

FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. — A wildfire that forced the evacuation of a remote community in the Northwest Territories continued to grow Monday, but high winds were expected to push flames away from the town.
Fire reaches evacuated NWT town but officials say no reports of structure damage

Fire reaches evacuated NWT town but officials say no reports of structure damage

FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. — A wildfire that forced the evacuation of a remote town in the Northwest Territories this weekend has now reached the community, but officials say there have been no reports of burned structures.
Residents of Fort Good Hope, NWT. evacuating as wildfire threatens community

Residents of Fort Good Hope, NWT. evacuating as wildfire threatens community

FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. — Residents of Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., are being told to evacuate due to a wildfire burning less than two-kilometres from the community.
Yukon forecast shows return to 'normal' wildfire season after busy 2023: officials

Yukon forecast shows return to 'normal' wildfire season after busy 2023: officials

WHITEHORSE — Yukon government officials are expecting a much more conventional wildfire season this year after dealing with hundreds of fires in 2023.
Wildfire forecast anticipates high risk for new wildfires in Prairies, N.W.T.

Wildfire forecast anticipates high risk for new wildfires in Prairies, N.W.T.

OTTAWA — While the wildfire season has been less dire so far this year than 2023, hot, dry weather means conditions are ripe for an above average fire season across most of Canada, the national fire forecast said Wednesday.