Pillai breaks silence on Eagle Gold mine disaster

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• Yukoners voice support and solidarity for First Nations through mining concerns

  A solidarity event at the Yukon courts draws supporters of the Kaska Nation appeal to the construction of Kudz Ze Kayah mine, and the Yukon NDP adds its voice in support of a public inquiry into the heap leach failure at Victoria Gold's Eagle Gold mine.

• Temporary Recycling Deport now open in Whitehorse

  Non-refundable materials, such as tin cans plastic containers and mixed paper and cardboard, can be dropped off at the City of Whitehorse Waste Management Facility

• Whitehorse RCMP arrests one male connected to robbery in Whitehorse.

  A lone adult male entered the store with bear spray, sprayed the employees

• YG selects experts for independent review into Eagle Gold mine failure while Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation supports demand to halt mining

  First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun invited to join the review process at any time.

• Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation holds concert to raise awareness about heap leach mining in the Yukon

  Local talent and headliners performed at the Carmacks Recreational Complex on August 24.

• Yukon Star shuts its doors

  Publisher announces the closure three months after launch.

• Yukon Government says they did not intend to put Victoria Gold out of business

  Their inactions led to serious concerns as the purpose of those directives was to make sure Victoria Gold was acting appropriately.

• The Yukon Party says Vicotria Gold Corporation should retain control of the mining site.

  The government’s decision raises questions that require additional public scrutiny and explanation to Yukoners.

• Yukon Human Rights Commission investigated for fairness

  There was evidence of unfair operational issues that included gaps in policies and procedures, concerns with how the Act was being interpreted to meet their operational requirements,

• Yukon government says no to First Nation demand for a halt to mining and offers few details regarding dead fish found at Haggart Creek

  Pillai offers two month pause for consultation for new mines on First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun traditional territory, but says a full halt of mining activity would have "significant legal and economic consequences."

• Concert in Carmacks raises voice against heap leach in the Yukon

  "This is about raising a voice," says Colin Prentice, Manager of Lands and Resources with Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation

• Fifth Eagle Gold technical briefing acknowledges missed deadlines, wildfire, and calls for an independent review

  Questions about holding Victoria Gold accountable for missed deadlines or taking over for the mining company completely were largely brushed off by officials.

• Victoria Gold failed to meet inspector's direction deadlines from the Yukon Government

  A Natural Resource Officer found an unlined excavation significantly smaller than the secure, lined storage facility the company was directed to install on July 10.

• New sign at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport acknowledges traditional territories in Southern Tutchone

  The new sign welcomes visitors in the arrivals area.

• Whitehorse Emergency Shelter reduces meal availability

  Escalating food costs and increased expenses for disposable to-go items have led to significant overspending.

• First Nation of Na Cho Nyäk Dun was not invited to technical briefings

  FNNND's Implementation and Governance Manager also says that senior government leadership have not met with the First Nation in person since the June 24 heap leach failure.

• The Government of Yukon says it will implement all recommendations from the April 2024 Coroner's inquest. 

  The Yukon Government said it has carefully reviewed, accepted and begun work on an implementation plan to address each recommendation by the end of October 2024. 

• UPDATE: Missing First Nations woman found safe.

• Purolator expands its partnership with Food Bank Society of Yukon

  Food delivery cost will now be put into getting more food

• City Councillor Mellisa Murray has excitedly announced her candidacy for Mayor of Whitehorse.

  Murray is known by her fearless approach to asking tough questions and her unwavering commitment to pushing for the community's best interests.