Meribeth Deen

Bowen Island

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Yukon's Grey-headed Chickadee now considered endangered | CBC News

May 18, 2024 | cbc.ca | Meribeth Deen

North·NewThe Grey-headed chickadee found in the far north of Yukon and Alaska was listed as endangered this month, and experts say the bird is so rare that it's hard to estimate its numbers. The bird species’ decline is likely caused by climate changeMeribeth Deen · CBC News · Posted: May 18, 2024 11:11 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes agoThe last known sighting of a Grey-headed chickadee in Canada was either in 2008 or 2009, according to Yukon biologist and birder Syd Canning.
First Nations leaders disappointed Yukon's Health Authority Act is not yet law

Apr 26, 2024 | cbc.ca | Meribeth Deen

North·NewA vote on Yukon's proposed Health Authority Act didn't happen this week — to the disappointment of some who say it's essential legislation for the territory.
Brain dome aims to teach Yukon youth about mental health, toxic drugs

Apr 15, 2024 | cbc.ca | Meribeth Deen

North·NewAn immersive art installation at Yukon University teaches about the human brain and the impacts of stress — especially stress caused by drugs and alcohol. Installation at Yukon University offers an immersive experienceMeribeth Deen · CBC News · Posted: Apr 15, 2024 7:10 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoAn immersive experience dome has been set up at Yukon University for school groups.
Raven ReCentre announces plan to cut recycling services in Whitehorse

Apr 11, 2024 | cbc.ca | Meribeth Deen

North·NewRaven ReCentre says that as of September, its recycling depot in Whitehorse will not accept paper, plastic or tin. The organization says it's up to the City of Whitehorse to ensure material does not end up in the landfill. Organization says it's up to the city to set up curbside recycling programMeribeth Deen · CBC News · Posted: Apr 11, 2024 7:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoThe Raven ReCentre public recycling drop-off centre in Whitehorse.
Yukon officials concerned about possible spring flooding in Old Crow and Klondike Valley

Apr 11, 2024 | cbc.ca | Meribeth Deen

North·NewYukon government officials say the upcoming wildfire season is too far out to forecast, but potential flooding in Old Crow and the Klondike Valley are a major concern this spring. Yukon government won’t make predictions about upcoming wildfire seasonMeribeth Deen · CBC News · Posted: Apr 11, 2024 12:00 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes agoWinter scene near Dawson City, Yukon.
Receiver scraps plan to sell Yukon's abandoned Minto mine

Apr 3, 2024 | cbc.ca | Meribeth Deen

North·NewNearly a year after the sudden closure of the Minto gold and copper mine near Pelly Crossing, Yukon, the receiver put in charge of the company's assets has given up on trying to find a buyer for the project. PricewaterhouseCoopers now proposing to liquidate mine's assets by end of next monthMeribeth Deen · CBC News · Posted: Apr 03, 2024 8:59 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes agoThe copper-gold Minto mine in central Yukon was abandoned last year.
Expect road closures again this spring along escarpment, says Whitehorse mayor

Mar 21, 2024 | cbc.ca | Meribeth Deen

North·NewWhitehorse Mayor Laura Cabott says that despite early monitoring, Robert Service Way is likely to face closures this spring due to landslides and instability on the adjacent escarpment. Landslides have forced prolonged closures of Robert Service Way the past 2 springsMeribeth Deen · CBC News · Posted: Mar 21, 2024 7:14 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoLooking up the Yukon River in Whitehorse on Thursday, toward Robert Service Way and the escarpment.
Whitehorse hearing to ban all mining in city

Mar 14, 2024 | miningnewsnorth.com | A.J. Roan |Meribeth Deen

In the face of the ongoing green energy transition, in which critical metals such as copper have been labeled as the "new oil," members of the public occupied every seat within the Whitehorse City Council chambers on Monday evening as it discussed the possibility of completely banning all mining activities within city limits. On Feb. 12, the Whitehorse Council passed a motion making mineral extraction and exploration a "conditional use" of the land.
Dawson City drug bust could be biggest in Yukon history, RCMP say

Mar 14, 2024 | cbc.ca | Meribeth Deen

North·NewYukon RCMP say a "complex investigation" led to two search warrants executed in Dawson City on March 6, and those searches led to the largest seizure in the territory's history of what they believe to be cocaine.
As the Yukon Quest kicks off, some young mushers see bright future for the sport

Feb 3, 2024 | msn.com | Meribeth Deen

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