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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Yukon heat pump program sells out in less than 3 weeks
Territory will seek more federal money to reopen the program to more applicants The Yukon’s affordable heat pump program is
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Yukon gov’t reports potential leak at Eagle mine; chief raises groundwater concerns
By Julien Greene While the possibility of a new leak at the Eagle Gold mine is upsetting, what could be
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Bridge north of Whitehorse still a safety concern for local resident, MLA
By Asad Chishti Resident says increased tourism and traffic has made the bridge less safe A longtime resident and a
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Yukon firefighters say fire service still lacking support after rescue equipment, truck purchase delayed
The association representing Yukon firefighters says the lack of communication and financial support from the territorial government is becoming “frustrating.”
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Telecommunications outage that affected calling across the North resolved, says Northwestel
A partial telecommunications outage that affected calling across Canada’s North has been resolved, Northwestel said late Monday night. The outage
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Watson Lake, Yukon, residents take to the streets to sing holiday classics
Nothing says it’s the holiday season more than a group of carollers and in Watson Lake, Yukon, some residents fully
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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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Feds, Yukon gov’t announce $2.4M to spur heat pump uptake
By Gabrielle Plonka Territory aims to build 1,300 smart electric heating systems by 2030 The Yukon government is launching a
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Yukon MP joins chorus of Liberals calling on Trudeau to resign
Brendan Hanley says the party needs a ‘different vision’ before the next election Yukon MP Brendan Hanley is joining more
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Canada and U.S. Department of Defence invest $35M in the Yukon’s Mactung mine
By Caitrin Pilkington Fireweed Metals will get money for roads, electrical infrastructure and feasibility studies The U.S. military’s missiles, bombs
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Court approves $55M increase for Victoria Gold receivership
Judge Barbara Conway signed off on an ‘amended and restarted’ receivership order Dec. 9 An Ontario judge has approved a
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First Nation asks auditor general to look at Yukon’s ‘failures in oversight’ at mine
Audit should also look at ‘broader issues around mineral management in the Yukon,’ says Na-Cho Nyäk Dun The Na-Cho Nyäk
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Rural Yukoners say Canada Post strike hitting them particularly hard
By Julien Greene Residents in Destruction Bay and Pelly Crossing say postal service is essential in their remote communities Yukoners
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New Teslin Tlingit Council election in Yukon after previous one ruled invalid
First Nation’s election adjudicator found some electors couldn’t vote because of problems with mail-in ballots The Teslin Tlingit Council in
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