Food banks in Yukon struggle to meet ever-growing need
Demand is increasing at food banks across Canada and rural Yukon is feeling it acutely. “Certainly we’ve seen the need
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Bad gas at Whitehorse station causes trouble for some drivers
Tags owner said as of Monday, pumps had been cleaned and filled with a new product. A Whitehorse gas station
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Yukon man facing ‘unthinkable’ 2-year surgery wait pursues $30,000 private option
Arnold Hedstrom is one of about 200 people on the territory’s hip replacement wait list. A Whitehorse man plans to
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Paralympic gold medallist relishing early-season training at Whitehorse’s Mount Sima
The Canadian Para Snowboard Team is among those taking advantage of an early-season training opportunity at Mount Sima in Whitehorse.
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Whitehorse hospital slashing operating room appointments for three weeks
By Katie Todd · CBC News Whitehorse hospital will be shutting at least one, or possibly two, of its three operating rooms
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Sentencing arguments continue for Whitehorse bar shooter
By Virginie Ann · CBC News Malakal Tuel was found guilty in February of several charges related to 2019 shooting outside bar
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Yukon NDP, Liberals continue to spar over free transit for Whitehorse
Community Services minister says Yukon gov’t won’t spend more than $1.5M to eliminate fares The debate between the Yukon NDP and
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Whitehorse’s Alpine Bakery temporarily closing, owners blame nearby emergency shelter
The owners of the Alpine Bakery in Whitehorse say they’re temporarily closing their downtown business because of issues related to
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WW II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Whitehorse
When asked about the secret to a long life, 100-year-old Joseph Novak of Whitehorse says he owes it to his late
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Naked and alone: Irish paddler on Yukon River has tales to tell
A close call with a black bear wasn’t enough to deter a 61-year-old Irish paddler from completing a 3,185-kilometre trip
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Yukon says yes to hosting 2026 Arctic Winter Games
The Yukon government has thrown its support behind a bid to bring the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) back to Whitehorse
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Mining company charged over exploration work near Whitehorse
A B.C.-based mining company is facing charges related to a contentious exploration project near Cowley Creek, just outside of Whitehorse. Gladiator
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Growing permafrost slump threatens part of Alaska Highway, road to be moved
The Yukon government says work will begin shortly to move a section of the Alaska Highway northwest of Whitehorse, as
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Whitehorse mulls hosting 2026 Arctic Winter Games, but council has questions
The Arctic Winter Games could be coming to the Yukon in 2026, but the City of Whitehorse wants to get
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Whitehorse couple wakes to find pistachio ice cream-loving bear on their couch
‘You don’t expect to ever see a bear as a guest in your living room,’ says Mary Lake resident Al
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