Housing in the spotlight for many Yukon voters ahead of federal election
Safe at Home calls for more ‘holistic’ view of housing, including needs beyond home ownership. Cody Schilling says he’s been
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Author: Jackie Hong, CBC News
For some Yukoners, climate change is a key issue this federal election campaign
While topics like tariffs, affordability and housing have dominated conversations about the upcoming federal election, some Yukon voters say another
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Federal campaign ramps up in Yukon as candidates look to reach voters
The federal election campaign is gradually ramping up in the Yukon, with candidates holding events, knocking on doors, putting up
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Victoria Gold receiver asks Yukon gov’t for another cash injection, raising total cost to $220M
If approved, increase would be the second time receivership’s total cost has more than doubled The cost of the Victoria
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Eagle Gold mine leak entering wetland but water tests clean, inspection report says
The leak blamed for contaminants at nearby creek but wetland tests not showing harmful compounds Water leaking from a containment
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Yukon First Nations leaders call for meaningful partnerships at 2025 AME Roundup
Meaningful partnerships needed in order for projects to benefit everyone, leaders say The annual AME Roundup mining and exploration conference
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Whitehorse to spend $300,000 on Robert Service Way landslide mitigation efforts
The City of Whitehorse has allocated $300,000 for responding to the landslide risk along Robert Service Way this year, with
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Yukon Water Board allows temporary release of more contaminated water from Victoria Gold mine
The Yukon Water Board has approved an emergency licence amendment for Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold mine that will temporarily allow
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Court approves $55M increase for Victoria Gold receivership
Judge Barbara Conway signed off on an ‘amended and restarted’ receivership order Dec. 9 An Ontario judge has approved a
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Victoria Gold directed to create, implement new water management plans for Eagle Mine
The first plan, related to groundwater interception, must be in place by Dec. 15 A Yukon mining officer has ordered
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Yukon court hears dispute over proposed exploration project in Peel watershed
A proposed mining exploration project in the Yukon’s Peel watershed is at the centre of a court battle this week,
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Yukon Water Board treated Victoria Gold unfairly over $74M security increase: judge
Judge acknowledges case largely moot since company was placed into receivership The Yukon Water Board acted unfairly when it raised
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Yukon’s $45M commitment to Skagway ore dock ‘shrouded in mystery,’ says opposition
The Yukon’s opposition parties are questioning why the government quietly shuffled nearly $45 million for a new ore dock in
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Yukon education department pauses change to educational assistant allocation process
The Yukon education department has paused a controversial change to how it allocates educational assistants after backlash from local organizations.
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Yukon NDP backs down from push for free public transit in Whitehorse
The Yukon NDP is backing down from its push for free public transit in Whitehorse. The initiative is a commitment
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