Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A recently approved mine north of Timmins, Ontario, will alter or destroy 118 hectares of fish habitat, raising concerns about mercury and arsenic contamination for nearby First Nations who rely on the fish.

A tissue monitoring program is planned to track contamination levels.

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