Tag Archives: Yukon Government
Victoria Gold says no assurance the company will receive authorization to restart production at Eagle Gold mine
WHITEHORSE, YT - In the latest release from Victoria Gold, the company says there can be no assurances that they will receive authorization to restart production at the Eagle Gold mine. This comes fol...
Jul 12, 2024 Aerial view of Eagle Gold mine - extent of June 24, 2024 HLF incident outlined in yellow / Courtesy: Victoria Gold
Yukon Government finds low levels of cyanide contamination near Eagle Gold Mine
Whitehorse, YT - Water samples taken by the Yukon Government indicate low levels of cyanide contamination meanwhile Victoria Gold says they have not detected any traces of cyanide following a heap lea...
Jul 05, 2024 An aerial photo of the landslide at the heap leach facility at the Eagle Gold Mine. Photo Courtesy of the Yukon Government.
Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation calls for immediate halt of all mining activity in their traditional territory
Whitehorse, YT - The Na-Cho Nyk Dun First Nation is demanding an immediate halt of all mining activity in their traditional territory following the heap leach failure at Victoria Gold's Eagle Gold Min...
Jul 04, 2024 An aerial view of the Eagle Gold Mine. Photo Courtesy of Victoria Gold.
Landslide at Victoria Gold's Eagle Gold Mine, no injuries reported
WHITEHORSE, YT - A landside was reported at Victoria Gold's Eagle Gold Mine this morning, June 24th. Officials from the Yukon's Department of Energy, Mines and Resources have confirmed a failure occur...
Jun 24, 2024 Google Maps image of Eagle Gold Mine // Courtesy: Google Maps
Yukon rolls out new welcome signs featuring works from nine local artists
Whitehorse, YT - Anyone driving through one of the territory's nine key points of entry later this summer will at some point pass by artwork displaying thinhorn sheep, bears, and mountain views giving...
Jun 19, 2024 A map of the new welcome signs shows what each sign will look like at the nine entry points to the territory. Photo Courtesy of the Yukon Government.
Department of Education data on graduation rates 'inaccurate' and 'misleading' according to YFNED
Whitehorse, YT - New findings from the Yukon First Nations Education Directorate (YFNED) reveal an almost 25 per cent discrepancy between reported graduation rates for Indigenous students by the Yukon...
Jun 06, 2024 CKRW File Photo: Yukon Department of Education
Whistle Bend Elementary School opens their doors to the public for the first time
Whitehorse, YT - The doors were opened for the first time at the new Whistle Bend Elementary School inviting parents and future students to wander through the halls and look at the classrooms that wil...
May 30, 2024 The public gathered at the new Whistle Bend Elementary School to witness the opening ceremony before getting the change to tour the new facility. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
City looks to bridge $16 million gap in funding for Robert Service Way project
Whitehorse, YT - The City of Whitehorse estimated that the total cost of the long-term project to address landslides on Robert Service Way is over $61 but earlier this month the federal government ann...
May 23, 2024 The outside of front door at Whitehorse City Hall. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Evacuation Alert issued for parts of Old Crow due to flood risk
Whitehorse, YT - Last Friday, an evacuation alert was issued for parts of Old Crow as the flood risk along the Porcupine River grows during the seasonal breakup. The Yukon Emergency Measures Organizat...
May 21, 2024 An evacuation Alert has been issued for Zones 1, 2 and 3 due to flood risk along the Porcupine River. Photo Courtesy of Yukon Government.
Yukon Party pushes government to do a comprehensive review following internet and cell service outage
Whitehorse, YT - In the wake of a recent telecommunications outage that left parts of the Yukon and the North without internet and cell phone services for close to 24 hours, the Yukon Party is calling...
May 16, 2024 Yukon Government sign outside the Jim Smith Building in downtown Whitehorse. CKRW File Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke.
