Hard hit by climate change, Indigenous leaders want strong voice at COP28
Climate change ‘impacts how we exist,’ says Métis leader at global climate summit. From disappearing salmon stocks and caribou herds
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Yukon
Hunter charged after bear carcass found near Klukshu, Yukon
Some believe carcass belonged to beloved grizzly affectionately known by locals as ‘the mayor of Klukshu’. Officials in the Yukon
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Time to ‘think outside the box’ to fix Yukon hospital challenges, doctor says
By Katie Todd · CBC Whitehorse, Dawson City hospitals advertising dozens of jobs amid service delays, operating room closures A doctor who
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Analysis: A strained relationship in the Yukon legislature holds — for now
Fall sitting of Legislative Assembly ends with passage of $153M supplementary budget Stay together for the kids. It’s not only a
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Yukon government to review this summer’s wildfire evacuations in Mayo, Old Crow
Review will determine what went right, and what needs improvement for any future events The Yukon government wants to analyze
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Yukon court dismisses challenge of law used to enact COVID-19 rules
Seven plaintiffs argued legislation used to create and enforce COVID-19 rules was unconstitutional A Yukon judge has dismissed a legal
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Yukon announces new healing fund
The Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon have launched a new fund following recommendations listed in
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Dawson City, Yukon, residents look to create local ambulance service to fill EMS gaps
“There’s a number of people out there who want to volunteer,” said co-founder of new group. For months, residents in
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Biologists find ‘concerning’ decline in Dall sheep numbers in Yukon’s Kluane region
Wildlife surveys in southwest Yukon have shown a “concerning” decline in the number of Dall sheep — and biologists say recent snowy winters
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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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Mental health support still lacking in Faro, Yukon, says mayor
‘Social workers and mental health workers. We have neither at this point in time,” said Mayor Jack Bowers The mayor
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After years of false starts on electoral boundaries, Yukon MLAs try again
Bill to establish new electoral boundaries commission could pass as early as this week There’s still plenty of partisan mistrust,
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NDP slams Yukon gov’t plan to spend $44M on Alaska port upgrade
NDP Leader Kate White says government cutting social spending to pay for infrastructure for mining industry Yukon NDP Leader Kate
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Yukon gov’t supports opposition motion to hire more police
RCMP need more resources to tackle drug trade, organized crime, says Yukon Party MLA The Yukon government and the Official
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Yukon ‘data guy’ compares grocery bills to see how much more he’s paying this year
By Katie Todd · CBC News A cart full of basic food items at Brett Elliot’s local supermarket has gone up 12%
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