City to build 75-metre protective wall along base of Whitehorse escarpment
The City of Whitehorse is building a 75-metre concrete wall at the base of the escarpment alongside a portion of
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Inquest jury recommends better policies, training at Whitehorse emergency shelter
Jury issues 8 recommendations at end of coroner’s inquest into deaths of 4 women at shelter in 2022 and 2023
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Former manager of Whitehorse shelter questioned at inquest on low-barrier approach
‘People are able to come and not be turned away because they are using substances,’ says Jayme Curtis The former
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‘Substantial gaps’ in research on Whitehorse dam impacts on fish, DFO says
There are “substantial gaps” in research into how the Whitehorse dam is affecting not just salmon but also other fish
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Man charged in connection with break-in at Yukon victim services office
Police say a man has been charged in connection with a break-in last weekend at the Yukon victim services office
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Yukon to Ukraine: how a group of Yukoners knew they had to do something
When the war in Ukraine started more than two years ago, a group of Yukoners knew they had to do
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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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Geologists defend mining within Whitehorse city limits
By Meribeth Deen · CBC News Several members of the public also showed up in support of a full ban on mining
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Finnish cyclists say biking makes sense year-round — even in Northern cities
For many Canadians living north of 60, the idea of getting through the winter without four-wheel drive is a tough
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Painful dental emergency leaves Whitehorse resident scrambling to find $13k
A Whitehorse resident was confronted with the choice of finding $13,000 for an emergency dental procedure in Vancouver, or leaving
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Gladiator Metals gets permit to drill within Whitehorse city limits
By Caitrin Pilkington · CBC News Some residents wish they could have had a platform to express concerns before permit was approved
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Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin First Nation adding homes to subdivision outside of Dawson City
Everybody deserves a safe, warm, and affordable place to call home. That is why the Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin First Nation (TH)
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Air North cancels winter flights between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto
Air North has cancelled winter flights between Yellowknife, Whitehorse, and Toronto, saying the route wasn’t busy enough to cover costs.
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Building relationships is key to reconciliation: new Yukon commissioner
Six months into her appointment as commissioner of the Yukon, Adeline Webber says she’s looking forward to building more relationships
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‘Big Whitehorse crowd’ turns out for Winterval Santa Claus parade
By Caitrin Pilkington · CBC News Driving snow and freezing temperatures didn’t hold Whitehorse residents back from attending this year’s Santa Claus parade
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