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19 January 2026 / CBC News / Caitrin Pilkington
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Researchers find 'concerning' levels of DDT in some Watson Lake fish

Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada

Canada’s Northern Contaminants Program found elevated levels of the banned pesticide DDT in five lake trout from Watson Lake, Yukon. Health officials are recommending an exposure assessment to understand how much local people may be consuming contaminated fish.


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