Biologists warn the Procupine caribou herd is more vulnerable to development than its neighbours
‘No one gets into farming for compensation. Farmers are trying to grow crops’
‘They’re hoping for another Prudhoe Bay, but they really don’t know’
YESAB recommended a standard that’s technically against Yukon law
Bill C-17 helps protect the Yukon’s environment. Parliament should not delay approval of it
Scenes from a wildlife viewing
This summer’s bioblitz uncovered a snail not spotted in the Yukon before
‘Climate change is already impacting Yukon rivers and lakes in ways we don’t fully understand’
New owners Paramount Resources responsible for three of four wells
Ox-eye daisies, sweet clover and hawkbeard are among the most common invaders
Not knowing how to use bear spray properly can lead to a grizzly scene
Environment Yukon says it will be another week or two before work is done
‘Most of these bear deaths can be prevented’
Capping YG-owned well will cost $2.4 million
‘They just came in and completely failed to read the local landscape,’ evironmentalist says
Company argued review board was out of line giving Eagle Plains project extra scrutiny
Territorial environment minister argues YG needs full control over revenue
Staff hope to eventually grow produce year round
Officials say fuel-tainted soil don’t pose a threat to Whitehorse’s water supply
Three other fires broke out in Yukon June 19.
