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NWT Reports on Climate Action and Energy 2023-2024

January 7, 2025 The North continues to experience climate warming at a faster rate than the rest of Canada, adversely impacting our Northern ecosystems, infrastructure, and supply chains.  At the same time, the Northwest Territories (NWT) is facing the combined effects of energy price volatility and a longstanding infrastructure deficit, which impact energy affordability and […]

by ahnationtalk on January 7, 202540 Views

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How warm was 2024 in the Northwest Territories? – Cabin Radio

January 6, 2025 In 2023, some Northwest Territories communities faced record heat that helped to drive the worst wildfire season the territory has seen. So how about 2024? We’ve taken figures from weather stations in four NWT communities to come up with their annual mean temperature for 2024. That involves taking all of 2024’s hourly […]

by ahnationtalk on January 6, 202536 Views

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Government of Yukon proposes new developments at Pine Lake Campground

The Government of Yukon is submitting a proposal to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) for planned developments at Pine Lake Campground. The proposed project is set to take place over a five-year period beginning in 2025 and aims to enhance the park’s infrastructure and recreational offerings for park users. Key highlights of […]

by ahnationtalk on January 5, 202535 Views

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Government of Yukon provides update on heap leach failure response at Eagle Gold Mine

On December 28, 2024, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., the court appointed Receiver for Victoria Gold Corp., issued a notification to the Government of Yukon and the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun regarding a potential leak in a newly constructed containment pond. The notification was prompted by irregularities in storage pond volumes. Regulatory and enforcement agencies have […]

by ahnationtalk on January 5, 202539 Views

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Polar Knowledge Canada announces recipient of the 2024 Northern Science Award.

From: Polar Knowledge Canada December 17 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut Polar Knowledge Canada is proud to honour the Aklavik Hunters & Trappers Committee as the recipient of the 2024 Northern Science Award. The Aklavik Hunters & Trappers Committee has been a leader in environmental stewardship and knowledge sharing in the Canadian North for over 40 […]

by ahnationtalk on December 17, 202430 Views

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Government of Yukon continues to mitigate disease risks to the Yukon’s wild sheep and mountain goat populations

December 17, 2024 The Government of Yukon has issued a new, 10-year Control Order that will come into effect on January 1, 2025. Similar to the previous Control Order, the new Order will reduce the risk of respiratory disease spreading from domestic sheep and goats to wild populations of mountain goats and thinhorn sheep in […]

by ahnationtalk on December 17, 202422 Views

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Dawson community wildfire protection plan finalized

The safety and wellbeing of Yukoners are top priorities of the Government of Yukon. In keeping with this priority, Dawson’s new community wildfire protection plan has been finalized by working group partners at the City of Dawson, the Government of Yukon and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government. A community wildfire protection plan is a strategy for […]

by ahnationtalk on December 16, 202431 Views

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Government of Yukon provides update on heap leach failure response at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine

Receivership order On December 9, the court approved amendments to the Receivership order for Victoria Gold Corp. to allow the next phase of remediation work at the Eagle Gold Mine. This includes a $55 million increase to the borrowing limit available to the Receiver, from $50 million to $105 million, to fund remediation work by […]

by ahnationtalk on December 16, 202428 Views

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Thawing permafrost threatens runways in the North: Senate report – Nunatsiaq News

Dec 11, 2024 Committee examines climate change impacts on infrastructure across Canada Thawing permafrost poses a threat to northern runways, says a new Senate report looking at how climate change is impacting critical infrastructure across the country. The report was released in November by the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications. It includes four […]

by ahnationtalk on December 11, 202433 Views

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A new Indigenous protected area in Yukon – The Narwhal

Dec. 11, 2024 Amid wetlands and stunning mountains, at the crossroads of caribou and bird migration routes, is the point where the Pelly and Ross rivers meet. Its name is Tū Łī́dlini, which means “where the rivers meet” in the Kaska language. “Across from the mouth is where our people used to gather for thousands […]

by ahnationtalk on December 11, 202447 Views

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