Efforts are underway to make Dawson City, Yukon, more accessible — but it’s not easy
‘We’re trying to shoehorn a 2025 philosophy into an 1898 building strategy,’ says town official To many residents and visitors,
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Dawson City business community fears impact of continued placer mining licence delays
‘This is not just a placer mining industry issue. We have a lot of industries that rely on the placer
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Flood risk in Yukon’s Klondike region ‘above average’ this year
Higher than average snowpack for communities in lower Yukon River basin People in Dawson City, Yukon, and other residents in the
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Poll workers helicopter over Yukon River so West Dawson residents can vote
The ice bridge connecting West Dawson to Dawson City, Yukon closed two weeks ago Poll workers had to get creative to ensure
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‘Buy Canadian’ movement sees support in northern communities — even if it’s not always easy
Shoppers and businesses in some small northern communities have mixed feelings about the “buy Canadian” movement started in response to
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Former deputy chief of Dawson City fire dept. sentenced to 18 months
By Virginie Ann A former deputy chief of the local fire department in Dawson City, Yukon, who sexually assaulted his
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‘You can’t miss it’: Elder’s glowing house helps brighten the holidays in Dawson City, Yukon
The spirit of the season is strong in Dawson City, Yukon — and Jim Bob Titus’s house has a lot
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Dawson City’s annual ice bridge is open to traffic once again
‘We’re definitely looking forward to be able to drive over again,’ West Dawson resident says It’s the time all West
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Residents in West Dawson say lack of reliable options to cross Yukon River leaves them at risk
Reliable access to emergency services such as an ambulance, or a fire truck, can mean the difference between life and
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Yukon commission proposes new electoral boundary adjustments ahead of final report
The Yukon Electoral District Boundaries Commission has changed its mind about some of the recommendations included in an earlier report
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Feds invest $3M to expand transit between Whitehorse, Dawson City, and Watson Lake
First Kaska GP Ltd. already offers thrice-weekly shuttle bus service between Watson Lake and the capital Some new federal funding
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Yukon River Quest paddling race cut short because of wildfires
Organizers of the Yukon River Quest are cutting this year’s race short because of wildfires in the central territory. The
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U.K. man swims 510-km non-stop down frigid Yukon River
Ross Edgley thinks he must have looked a little bit like a dying salmon, to that curious eagle following overhead
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Lack of housing in Dawson City, Yukon putting some long-term residents in a tough spot
People who live in Dawson City, Yukon say it’s the best place to live. Residents are friendly. Business opportunities are
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Dawson City, Yukon, residents weigh in on future of river crossing
Many said building a bridge is the best way to solve the crossing woes A bridge, an electric ferry and a
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