News from ProtectPeel

Read Mary Walden's blog for news on the Peel Watershed

Mary Walden is a Yukon writer/journalist with a penchant for the Peel - its past, its present and, particularly, its future. The former CBC journalist and Yukon News editor also co-owns a wilderness tourism company that does canoe trips in the watershed.

• Feb 21, 2012
• Yukon NDP Demands End to Deceptive Peel Advertising Campaign. (NDP media release)
• Feb 21, 2012
• Yukon outfitters angry over Peel plan. (CBC)
• Feb 21, 2012
• Peel controversy isn't gpoing away. (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 20, 2012
• Yukon party puts its own agenda ahead of the peel planning process. (YLP Media Release)
• Feb 20, 2012
• Peel reaction. (CBC)
• Feb 20, 2012
• Premier's Peel stance insults First Nations: MLA. (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 20, 2012
• Peel controversy likely headed to court, chiefs say. (Yukon News)
• Feb 20, 2012
• Media Release Regarding The Peel Watershed Plan.(Peel Outfitters Media Release)
• Feb 17, 2012
• Groups, MLAs roast government's Peel principles. (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 17, 2012
• TIA Yukon displeased by Peel plan intervention. (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 17, 2012
• TIA Yukon disappointed by government's intervention in the Peel Plan. (TIA Yukon)
• Feb 17, 2012
• 'The gun sight mentality is clearly visible'. (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 17, 2012
• Yukon government's Peel position condemned. (Yukon News)
• Feb 17, 2012
• Yukon Government Compromises Six Years of Planning. (Joint First Nations News Release)
• Feb 16, 2012
• Groups disappointed in Yukon government's Peel plan. (CBC)
• Feb 16, 2012
• Yukon Party blasted for position on Peel. (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 16, 2012
• NDP Calls Yukon Government Rejection of Peel Land Use Plan a Betrayal of Yukoners. (NDP media release)
• Feb 15, 2012
• Cathers wants Peel plan wrapped up by September. (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 15, 2012
• Open the Peel to industrial development: Cathers. (Yukon News)
• Feb 15, 2012
• Yukon won't ban mining in Peel watershed. (CBC)
• Feb 15, 2012
• One Of The biggest Issues During Territorial Election Resurfaces. (CBC)
• Feb 14, 2012
• Yukon Government 'Principles' are Unprincipled. (YCS and CPAWS media release)
• Feb 14, 2012
• Principles developed to complete Peel Plan. (Yukon Government media release)
• Feb 3, 2012
• Elias puzzled by parts of story. (Yukon News)
• Feb 3, 2012
• Klondike MLA downplays leader's Peel ponderings. (Yukon News)
• Feb 1, 2012
• Liberals to soften stance on Peel. (Yukon News)
• Dec 31, 2011
• Top ten Yukon stories of the year. (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 7, 2011
• Peel talks pushed to 2012. (Yukon News)
• Dec 7, 2011
• Watershed issue will continue well into next year. (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 6, 2011
• Government queried on assortment of issues. (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 2, 2011
• The Peel area: Everything has a universal balance. (Whitehorse Star)
• Nov 30, 2011
• Should the last piece be shared? (Yukon News)
• Nov 29, 2011
• This splendid region deserves protection. (Whitehorse Star)
• Nov 10, 2011
• Will the gang of eight punch above their weight? (Whitehorse Star)
• Nov 3, 2011
• On the Bonnet Plume. (Yukon News)
• Oct 28, 2011
• Let's be precise on the Peel. (Yukon News)
• Oct 21, 2011
• A Pair of Honourable Men. (Yukon News)
• Oct 12, 2011
• New Yukon government to decide on Peel. (CBC)
• Oct 7, 2011
• The Peel is not Windy Craggy. (Yukon News)
• Oct 6, 2011
• Premier Pasloski is verging on fear-mongering (letter from four First Nation chiefs). (Whitehorse Star)
• Oct 6, 2011
• Parties pronounce promises on Peel, platforms. (Whitehorse Star)
• Oct 5, 2011
• Pasloski misleading public on Peel, say First Nations. (CBC)
• Oct 5, 2011
• Thirty-six hours in the Peel. (Yukon News)
• Oct 3, 2011
• ATIPP Shows Yukon Party Government Ignored Peel Public Input.
• Oct 3, 2011
• Environment ATIPP Records On Peel Consultation.
• Oct 3, 2011
• All Candidates Forum In Klondike Had Heated Moments. (Whitehorse Star)
• Oct 3, 2011
• The Blight Embarrassed Me. (Whitehorse Star)
• Oct 3, 2011
• YTG could have avoided potential compensation. (Whitehorse Star)
• Sep 30, 2011
• The Yukon environment is not for sale - commentary on behalf of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun. (Whitehorse Star)
• Sep 28, 2011
• Pasloski strikes back. (Yukon News)
• Sep 23, 2011
• Green water and grayling - David Suzuki in the Peel. (Yukon News)
• Sep 23, 2011
• Lessons in leadership. (Yukon News)
• Sep 23, 2011
• Pasloski pounded over Peel. (Yukon News)
• Sep 20, 2011
• Liberals reiterate Peel watershed plan support. (CBC)
• Sep 20, 2011
• I will not vote for someone who hedges on the Peel. (Whitehorse Star)
• Sep 20, 2011
• Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce survey gets big response. (CBC)
• Sep 19, 2011
• Pasloski remains mum on Peel plan. (CBC)
• Sep 19, 2011
• Premier questions other parties taking Peel stand. (Whitehorse Star)
• Sep 19, 2011
• Yukon party won't discuss Peel Watershed. (CBC)
• Sep 16, 2011
• First CPAWS/YCS Peel election advertisement
• Sep 16, 2011
• Peeling back the layers. (Yukon News)
• Sep 9, 2011
• First Nations' open letter to Premier Pasloski.
• Sep 9, 2011
• Wild Land. (Yukon News)
• Sep 7, 2011
• It's over. (Yukon News)
• Aug 29, 2011
• A guide around the Peel. (Yukon News)
• Aug 26, 2011
• Suzuki stays strong on Peel. (Yukon News)
• Aug 25, 2011
• Suzuki savours watershed, witnesses engagement. (Whitehorse Star)
• Aug 23, 2011
• High bullion price spurs new Yukon gold rush. (The Globe and Mail)
• Aug 20, 2011
• As industry encroaches Yukoners make last stand. (Toronto Star Part II)
• Aug 19, 2011
• The Peel is our life blood. (Yukon News)
• Aug 19, 2011
• A majestic Yukon where humans are still outsiders. (Toronto Star Part I)
• Aug 19, 2011
• No quick fix for Peel spat. (Yukon News)
• Aug 12, 2011
• The Peel issue is undoubtedly headed to the courts
  The future of the Peel River watershed will be decided in a courtroom..    
• Aug 8, 2011
• Real wealth is in the natural world. (Whitehorse Star)
• Aug 5, 2011
• The quandary: to Peel or not to Peel. (Whitehorse Star)
• Aug 4, 2011
• Yukon watershed plan gets high caliber thumbs-up. (APTN)
• Aug 4, 2011
• Canoe trip gives youth life skills. (Northern News Service)
• Aug 4, 2011
• Work on Peel watershed plan will continue, minister says. (Whitehorse Star)
• Aug 3, 2011
• With unanimity unattainable, balance is best. ( Editorial ) (Whitehorse Star)
• Aug 3, 2011
• Welcome, Dr. Suzuki, and enjoy your trip! (Whitehorse Star)
• Aug 3, 2011
• Business is good, the territory�s life is under siege. (Yukon News)
• Aug 1, 2011
• Leave remaining nature intact, scientist urges. (Whitehorse Star)
• Aug 1, 2011
• Wilderness should be sacrosanct, says Suzuki. (Yukon News)
• Aug 1, 2011
• David Suzuki demands full Peel watershed protection. (CBC)
• July 29, 2011
• An open letter to scientist David Suzuki. (Whitehorse Star)
• July 29, 2011
• Peel plan right the first time: commission chair. (Whitehorse Star)
• July 29, 2011
• Safe watershed development possible: Chevron. (Whitehorse Star)
• July 29, 2011
• TIA Yukon praises �balance� in Peel plan. (Whitehorse Star)
• July 29, 2011
• First Nations back Peel plan. (Yukon News)
• July 28, 2011
• Two First Nations support Peel Plan. (Whitehorse Star)
• July 27, 2011
• Conservation groups embrace updated Peel plan. (Whitehorse Star)
• July 27, 2011
• Peel planners stick to their guns. (Yukon News)
• July 26, 2011
• It�s time for the government to protect the Peel. (Whitehorse Star)
• July 26, 2011
• Peel watershed plan finally out in the open. (CBC)
• July 26, 2011
• Time for Yukon Government to protect the Peel. (Yukon NDP)
• July 26, 2011
• Liberals Remain Committed to Peel Protection. (Yukon Liberal Party)
• July 26, 2011
• Government of Yukon-Work on land use plan for Peel watershed to continue. (Government of Yukon)
• July 26, 2011
• Peel watershed commission issues final report. (CBC)
• July 26, 2011
• Yukon Chamber of Mines media release. (YCM)
• July 26, 2011
• You can�t please everyone, you just can�t. (Whitehorse Star)
• July 25, 2011
• CPAWS media release. (CPAWS/YCS)
• July 25, 2011
• The Final Recommended Plan. (YLUPC)
• July 25, 2011
• The Final Recommended Plan is Complete. (YLUPC)
• July 25, 2011
• PWPC Press Release (YLUPC)
• July 22, 2011
• How long will Canada's final frontier stay wild? (Globe and Mail)
• July 18, 2011
• Training leaders on the land. (nnsl.com)
• July 14, 2011
• David Suzuki on the Peel
  David Suzuki and his family will paddle the Peel Watershed this summer. Before launching, Canada�s premier environmental spokesperson will speak to Yukoners about why the Peel Watershed needs to be protected.    
• July 7, 2011
• Premier peppered with questions at assembly. (Whitehorse Star)
• June 11, 2011
• Snake River Clash Between Conservation And Exploitation (Canadian Geographic)
• May 16, 2011
• Mining companies raise stakes in Whitehorse (thestar.com)
• Apr 13, 2011
• Yukon First Nations closely guarding Peel Watershed
  With mineral prices climbing, numerous companies with mining rights and interests in the Peel Watershed are eyeing the 16.8-million-acre northern Yukon wilderness for possible development despite the remoteness that used to make it off-limits cost-wise. Thanks to the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which Canada adopted in November 2010, four First Nations are able to stand their ground opposing such development a little more firmly.    Continue Reading
• March, 2011
• The Great Divide (Up Here)
• Mar 3, 2011
• Peel commission faces a judgment call: chair (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 24, 2011
• Relief program extended to all registered claims (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 23, 2011
• Haggling continues over Peel plan (Yukon News)
• Feb 23, 2011
• CPAWS finds fault in YTG's stance (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 23, 2011
• CPAWS YCS media release re: Responses to Recommended Peel Plan
• Feb 22, 2011
• Yukon government seeks modifications to Peel regional plan (Yukon Government)
• Feb 22, 2011
• First Nations, territory far apart on Peel's future (Whitehorse Star)
• Feb 21, 2011
• Joint response to Watershed plan released (Whitehorse Star)
• Jan 13, 2011
• YCS CPAWS WTAY media release results of Peel consultations
• Dec 24, 2010
• YTG's response to Peel plan a tough sell (Yukon News)
• Dec 24, 2010
• YTG's position on Peel "shows contempt" TIA (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 23, 2010
• Augment help for claims holders chamber (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 22, 2010
• With all sides entrenched, let the people decide (Editorial - Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 22, 2010
• YTG conjures reasons to reject Peel plan (Yukon News)
• Dec 22, 2010
• Rejection of Peel plan termed "a betrayal" (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 22, 2010
• Tour guide criticizes Yukon stance on Peel (CBC News)
• Dec 21, 2010
• First Nation calls for clarity on Watershed (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 21, 2010
• Peel Radio coverage responses to Yukon government position CBC
• Dec 21, 2010
• YTG's Peel Watershed stance earning poor reviews (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 20, 2010
• YTG rejects blueprint for Watershed (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 20, 2010
• Liberal Release - Yukon Party betrays Peel land use planning
• Dec 20, 2010
• Comments from Minister Patrick Rouble re: Peel recommendations (CBC)
• Dec 20, 2010
• CHON and CKRW reaction to Yukon Government response to Peel plan
• Dec 17, 2010
• Peel land-use plan too protective: YTG (Yukon News)
• Dec 17, 2010
• Yukon government media release re: recommended Peel plan
• Dec 10, 2010
• Yukon Party's muddy position on the Peel (Yukon News)
• Dec 2, 2010
• Candidates questioned about Peel Watershed's future (Whitehorse Star)
• Dec 1, 2010
• Peel Watershed up for debate in byelection (CBC)