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Protest concert in Carmacks, Yukon, calls for a ban on heap leaching

First Nations across the Yukon and beyond are coming together in support of Na-Cho Nyk Dun following the Eagle gold mine disaster.

Sunday telecommunications outage in the Yukon, N.W.T. and Nunavut resolved

Northwestel customers across the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut experienced a partial telecommunications outage on Sunday.

Wildfire creates smoky conditions on Yukon River north of Whitehorse

The wildfire, located approximately 10 kilometres north of Lake Laberge in the Thirty Mile section of the Yukon River,has created smoky conditions, but poses no immediate risks for river users.

Dead fish in creek near Eagle mine likely killed by cyanide, Yukon officials say

Officials with the Yukon government say dozens of dead fish found earlier this week in a creek near Victoria Gold's Eagle mine were likely killed by a discharge of contaminated water from the mine site.

First Nation of Na-Cho Nyk Dun has 'lost confidence' in Victoria Gold leadership

The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyk Dun's statement followed a Yukon government briefing Thursday morning on how the territorial government is responding to the failure of the heap leach facility at Victoria Gold's Eagle mine near Mayo.

Amid wildfires, Yukon government takes first step to mitigate disaster at Eagle mine

The Yukon government has hired contractors for work to address the Eagle mine disaster but stressed that Victoria Gold remains responsible for the site.

Documents show 'disastrous' cyanide leaks continue at Eagle mine in Yukon

Enough contaminated solution to fill eight Olympic swimming pools is leaking from the mine site every 24 hours, according to Yukon government inspection reports.

Severe weather and air quality advisory issued for Watson Lake, Yukon

Heavy rain up to 100 millimetresis expected along with thunderstorms.Severe rainfall in northern B.C. and southeast Yukon have led to a delayon Highway 97 at the624-kilometre mark due to flooding.

Yukon's Eagle mine failure comes during 'disastrous' salmon run

Experts weigh in on what cyanide in the groundwater could mean for the surrounding environment.

Majority of Yukon restaurants fail health inspections

74 per cent of the territory's restaurants have outstanding infractions.