Aurora College’s research division is holding a public meeting on Tuesday to share findings from a years-long study that concludes Yellowknife garden-grown vegetables are safe.
Since 2020, Aurora Research Institute has tested soils and produce for “levels of arsenic and other mining associated metals,” the college said in a press release.
The work, in partnership with Queen’s University and the Royal Military College of Canada, concluded the “risks associated with eating locally grown produce are very low.”
Harvesting some forms of food around Yellowknife is complicated by the city’s toxic mining legacy and local levels of arsenic.
“Growing vegetables locally remains an important hobby and food source for many Northerners looking for ways to reduce costs and seek healthier food options,” the college’s news release stated.
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“The study conducted by ARI, Queen’s and RMC is the most thorough and detailed examination of garden soils and vegetables in the region to date.”
The public meeting takes place from 7-8:30pm at Northern United Place.
“Experts will be available to discuss the study results and offer tips on how to improve the safety of home vegetable gardens,” the college’s news added.
Food and door prizes will be available.
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