Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“On Saturday, July 20, the Government of Yukon inspectors issued additional direction to Victoria Gold Corporation in relation to the company’s response to the heap leach failure that occurred on June 24.

“Inspector’s directions are issued to direct the company to undertake actions required to protect the environment and people.

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make rural communities more economically and environmentally sustainable, the Government of Yukon is investing in regional solid-waste facilities across the territory. Such investments ensure all Yukon residents can access full-service, solid-waste disposal facilities in their regions.

This is a joint news release between the Governments of Yukon and Canada.

The Government of Yukon remains committed to protecting people, the environment, and ensuring transparency.

Yesterday, Government of Yukon officials, accompanied by Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker, provided a fourth technical briefing to update Yukoners on the government’s regulatory oversight and work with partners at the Victoria Gold Eagle Gold Mine site.

Water management:

Recognizing that Yukoners across the territory contribute to community safety, Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee is encouraging Yukoners to nominate those who contribute to safer Yukon communities for the Minister of Justice Community Safety Award.

The nomination period for the 2024 Community Safety Awards is open now. Nominations will be accepted until August 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Successful recipients will be presented with their awards at a ceremony in November 2024.

The Government of Yukon is continuing work to help Yukoners find a place to call home. As part of its commitment to improving access to affordable housing across the territory, the Government of Yukon announces that two newly constructed units in Dawson are now available for Yukon Housing Corporation tenants.

The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Hine as the new Chair of the Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees, effective June 27, 2024.

As Chair, Ms. Hine will lead the board of trustees and work in partnership with the Yukon government and continue implementing the recommendations of the Putting People First report, with a focus on the Health Human Resources Strategy and the transition to Shäw Kwä’ą, Health and Wellness Yukon Santé et mieux-être Yukon, the Yukon’s Health Authority.

This week, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai participated in the Council of the Federation summer meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he discussed the Yukon’s priorities with Canada’s Premiers, including:

The Government of Yukon has awarded over $895,000 through the Community Development Fund to advance 22 initiatives across the territory. These projects are assessed and selected for funding based on how they will benefit Yukoners, contribute to communities and create economic opportunities.

The Government of Yukon is releasing 20 country residential lots in the Grizzly Valley, Golden Horn and Mendenhall subdivisions near Whitehorse today.

Of the 20 country residential lots being released by public lottery today, 16 are in the Grizzly Valley subdivision, two lots are in the Mendenhall Subdivision and two lots are in the Golden Horn Subdivision. The lots range in size between 3.08 hectares to 9.48 hectares.