Interests gather to discuss Faro water licence
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Territory Water Board meets this week to make decisions on one of the biggest environmental problems … Continue reading Interests gather to discuss Faro water licence
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University study says modified wheat ‘environmentally unsafe’
WINNIPEG – A University of Manitoba study warns against planting genetically modified wheat because it poses an “unacceptable risk” to … Continue reading University study says modified wheat ‘environmentally unsafe’
Melting Ellesmere Island a concern for science
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Canadian scientists report that the largest ice sheet in the northern hemisphere is breaking up. http://north.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=sep23wardhuntice23092003 Continue reading Melting Ellesmere Island a concern for science
Ottawa to study Canada’s diamond future
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Indian Affairs and Northern Development Minister Robert Nault has announced federal funding for a study of the … Continue reading Ottawa to study Canada’s diamond future
NIMBY blocks new development in Iqaluit
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Iqaluit city council has thrown out a plan to build 60 to 90 single family homes in … Continue reading NIMBY blocks new development in Iqaluit
CPAWS celebrates the creation of Ukkusiksalik National Park in Nunavut
Ottawa – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) congratulates the Government of Canada on today’s announcement creating Ukkusiksalik National … Continue reading CPAWS celebrates the creation of Ukkusiksalik National Park in Nunavut
New National Park Created In Nunavut
The federal government officially created a new national park called Ukkusiksalik in an area dubbed an Arctic Eden on Saturday. … Continue reading New National Park Created In Nunavut
Tetl’it Gwich’in Welcome 37 Paddlers from Three Rivers Journey and Send Strong Message on Importance of Peel Watershed
Peel River, Yukon – With gun salutes and a chorus of cheers, members of the Tetl'it Gwich'in welcomed paddlers from … Continue reading Tetl’it Gwich’in Welcome 37 Paddlers from Three Rivers Journey and Send Strong Message on Importance of Peel Watershed
Greenhouse deal short on specifics, targets
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Nunavut has become the first province or territory to join Ottawa's efforts to meet the Kyoto protocol, … Continue reading Greenhouse deal short on specifics, targets
Yukon glaciers interest climate researchers
WHITEHORSE – The Geological Survey of Canada wants to include the Yukon in a program to monitor glaciers and ice … Continue reading Yukon glaciers interest climate researchers
First Nation powerless over Kusawa park: YTG
WHITEHORSE – Land-claim negotiators say the Champagne Aishihik First Nation can't block the creation of a new park at Kusawa … Continue reading First Nation powerless over Kusawa park: YTG
Toxins tapering off in Yukon fish
WHITEHORSE – The level of toxins in Yukon fish has dropped significantly, according to studies by the federal government. http://north.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=aug7pops-yukon08072003 Continue reading Toxins tapering off in Yukon fish