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First Nation calls for removal of mining firm from managing Yukon disaster site

First Nation calls for removal of mining firm from managing Yukon disaster site

WHITEHORSE — The Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation in Yukon wants the company that owns the gold mine where a massive ore slide and cyanide spill occurred in June to be removed from managing the cleanup, and it's calling for a public inquiry into the disa
Two Canadian Coast Guard Arctic patrol ships named after northern glaciers

Two Canadian Coast Guard Arctic patrol ships named after northern glaciers

HALIFAX — The Canadian Coast Guard has named its two new patrol vessels after northern glaciers.
WestJet, Air North announce deal for single-ticket travel involving both airlines

WestJet, Air North announce deal for single-ticket travel involving both airlines

WHITEHORSE, YUKON — WestJet and Whitehorse-based Air North have announced a new agreement that will allow single-ticket travel across both airlines' networks.
Bell Canada president admits 'congestion' issues slowed down Yukon cell network

Bell Canada president admits 'congestion' issues slowed down Yukon cell network

Bell Canada president Mirko Bibic says the company takes complaints from Yukon residents about poor cellphone service in the territory "extremely seriously.
Yukon government stepping in to build 'safety berm' after company misses deadlines

Yukon government stepping in to build 'safety berm' after company misses deadlines

WHITEHORSE, YUKON — The Yukon government says it is stepping in to build a safety berm at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster after the mine's owner failed to meet a deadline imposed by an inspector last week.
'Embarrassing': Yukon premier blasts Bell over service issues

'Embarrassing': Yukon premier blasts Bell over service issues

WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says Bell should be embarrassed by the terrible cellphone service the territory has been getting over the last several months.
Yukon mine inspector directs Victoria Gold to shore up water treatment efforts

Yukon mine inspector directs Victoria Gold to shore up water treatment efforts

WHITEHORSE, YUKON — A Yukon mine inspector has ordered Victoria Gold to shore up its water treatment efforts, finding the company's plan to clean up after a disastrous spill of cyanide-laced-rock and water last month at its Eagle Gold mine is insuffi
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
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