2 dead, 5 others injured after fire breaks out at mining camp near Dawson City, Yukon
The Yukon coroner’s office says it’s investigating the cause of the fire, rules out suspicious activity The Yukon Coroner’s office
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First Nation calls deteriorating state of Whitehorse dam fish ladder ‘extremely concerning’
By Julien Greene Documents on Yukon Water Board registry say a portion of Whitehorse dam fish ladder damaged A Yukon
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How to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the North
People across the North will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday. The annual event is observed to
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Yukon gov’t reviewing quartz licences, guidelines for mine waste management
By Gabrielle Plonka Officials say they’re following recommendations from independent review of Eagle mine failure The Yukon government says it
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Yukon’s francophone newspaper L’Aurore Boréale wins 3 national awards
By Isabella Calissi Periodical named ‘Newspaper of the Year’ at 2025 Prix d’excellence de la Presse Francophone Yukon’s only francophone newspaper,
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Mayor of Faro, Yukon, says community facing a health-care crisis
‘We’re at a very restricted service level at this time and no prospect of when it might be over’ Jack
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New research links Yukon summertime heat to climate change
By Julien Greene The warm temperatures Yukoners weathered over the summer were in large part driven by climate change, new research suggests. A
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Just how deadly could a parasite be to Yukon River chinook salmon?
U.S. biologists are studying how deadly a parasite that’s afflicting Yukon River chinook salmon could be, with the hope that
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First Nation blasts Yukon government over release of draft mining framework
Territory says it ‘deeply regret[s] the recent accidental release’ of document still being negotiated The Yukon government is under fire
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Gold prices drive Yukon placer mining production to new heights
By Caitrin Pilkington Territorial government took home $36,000 in royalties on industry revenue of $284 million More than 125 years after
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Yukon’s mining law framework promises major change, but not everyone’s happy
Draft could upend territory’s longstanding free-entry system for mining claims It’s a document that outlines sweeping changes to the Yukon’s
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Yukon and federal governments announce funding for community infrastructure projects
By Tori Fitzpatrick Almost $19M in federal funding is available to Yukon communities for 2025-26 The Yukon and federal governments
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Yukon extends season for wildfire crews amid warm, dry weather
Wildland firefighters typically on contract until end of August, now staying on for at least another week Yukon is keeping
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Draft document outlines sweeping changes to Yukon’s mining laws
Draft, obtained by CBC News, would give First Nations more say over mining projects A draft framework for Yukon’s proposed
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Head of new Yukon health authority says Shäw Kwä’ą can help improve care
Seven people have been appointed to launch the new body The newly appointed chair of the Yukon’s new health authority
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