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Gasoline Fuel Spill in Sanikiluaq – Update
July 24, 2024 Following the identification of a fuel spill in Sanikiluaq on July 22, 2024, the Department of Community and Government Services’ Petroleum Products Division has proceeded with spill response and environmental experts have completed a site assessment. The spill occurred within the containment area of the facility, and no fuel has been released […]
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New Ducks Unlimited Canada field guide highlights the vital role of wetlands in the Yukon
July 23, 2024 Understanding the Yukon’s wetlands through Western and Indigenous knowledge Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) proudly announces the launch of the Yukon Wetland Field Guide, an essential resource designed to increase understanding and conservation of the region’s unique and valuable wetlands. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information to help users identify and classify the […]
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Air Quality following Gasoline Fuel Spill in Sanikiluaq
July 23, 2024 On July 22, 2024, the Department of Environment performed vapor testing at the tank farm in Sanikiluaq. Gasoline vapor was not detected in the community. At the tank farm, gasoline vapors were detected but at low levels. Gasoline evaporates quickly and the present wind and weather conditions are favorable for rapid evaporation. The Department […]
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Statement from Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker on additional inspector’s directions issued to Victoria Gold Corporation
23 July, 2024 Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker has issued the following statement: “On Saturday, July 20, the Government of Yukon inspectors issued additional direction to Victoria Gold Corporation in relation to the company’s response to the heap leach failure that occurred on June 24. “Inspector’s directions are issued to direct the […]
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Gasoline Fuel Spill in Sanikiluaq
July 22, 2022 The Department of Community and Government Services’ Petroleum Products Division (PPD) is advising residents of Sanikiluaq of a gasoline fuel spill that occurred on July 22, 2024, within the bulk fuel storage facility. For safety reasons, residents and pets are advised to stay away from the tank farm containment site until further […]
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Government of Yukon continues to provide updates on Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine heap leach failure
19 July, 2024 The Government of Yukon remains committed to protecting people, the environment, and ensuring transparency. Yesterday, Government of Yukon officials, accompanied by Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker, provided a fourth technical briefing to update Yukoners on the government’s regulatory oversight and work with partners at the Victoria Gold Eagle Gold […]
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Protecting nature in British Columbia and across Canada to help fight climate change and protect biodiversity
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada July 18, 2024 Conserving and restoring nature is fundamental for capturing harmful greenhouse gas emissions by pulling more carbon dioxide out of the air, while also safeguarding the places and species that are part of who we are as Canadians. The Government of Canada has launched the largest conservation […]
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Suspected Baker Lake spill was false alarm, GN says – Nunatsiaq News
Jul 17, 2024 Environment Department cites ‘administrative error’ for delay in acknowledging woman’s report An “administrative error” caused a Baker Lake woman’s report of a suspected spill in that community to not be acknowledged in the Government of Nunavut’s records for nearly a month, according to the Department of Environment. Joan Scottie, who identified herself […]
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Statement from the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker providing update on Victoria Gold Corporation’s Eagle Gold Mine
July 11 2024 Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker has issued the following statement: “The heap leach failure at Victoria Gold Corporation’s Eagle Gold mine has the potential for significant environmental impacts, and Yukoners across the territory are justly concerned about what this means to the land, water, animals, economy and the way […]
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‘Nobody has these stories’: Canada’s longest river at record low levels – Daily Guardian
July 8, 2024 Canada’s longest river is at historically low levels, stranding communities that rely on it for essential goods and alarming First Nations along its banks who have never known the mighty Mackenzie to be so shallow. “This has never been seen before,” said Dieter Cazon, looking out at the water from his office […]
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