Yukon Mine Disaster Site at Risk Amid Melting Snow

April 17, 2025, 7:20 pm

Crews in Yukon are preparing for an influx of water as melting snow threatens the site of last year’s mine disaster at the Eagle Gold mine. Reports detail how rapidly melting snow is increasing risks at this already vulnerable location, prompting immediate remediation efforts. Local authorities are deploying emergency measures to manage the extra water flow and prevent further damage, highlighting concerns about environmental hazards and the long‐term effects of climate change on mining areas.

thestar.com / Yukon's melting snow brings risk to site of last year's mine disaster

winnipegfreepress.com / Yukon’s melting snow brings risk to site of last year’s mine disaster

2 stories from 2 sources in 37 hours ago #infrastructure #environment #energy #indigenous #yukon +

Canada Grapples with Economic Pressure From U.S. Tariff Policies

April 4, 2025, 8:22 am

Canadian economists and industry leaders are warning that recent U.S. tariff measures could disrupt global demand and impact job growth across sectors. These reciprocal tariffs have raised concerns about the vulnerability of Canada’s economy, sparking discussions on the urgent need for strategic policy adjustments to mitigate the emerging trade pressures.

globalnews.ca / Premier Scott Moe to speak to reporters about Saskatchewan’s response to U.S. tariffs

nationalpost.com / Prices for new and used cars to go up after U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto parts: experts

ottawacitizen.com / The Terror of Trump's Tariffs: What does it all mean for Ottawa?

financialpost.com / How tariffs will affect Canadian pocketbooks

citynews.ca / How Trump’s latest tariffs could affect your wallet

10 stories from 7 sources in 15 days ago #economy #trade #us-relations #globaltrade #business +

Yukon ends Tesla rebates for Musk‑linked companies amid U.S. tariffs

April 3, 2025, 8:23 pm

Several reports detail the Yukon government’s decision to eliminate rebates on Tesla and related products. Authorities are targeting companies tied to Elon Musk in response to rising U.S. tariffs, aiming to counteract trade imbalances and ensure fairness in market incentives under shifting international trade pressures.

torontosun.com / Yukon targets Elon Musk’s companies in response to U.S. tariffs

winnipegfreepress.com / Yukon targets Elon Musk’s companies in response to U.S. tariffs

citynews.ca / Yukon targets Elon Musk’s companies in response to U.S. tariffs

4 stories from 4 sources in 15 days ago #politics #provincial #economy #trade #us-relations +