Victoria Gold directed to create, implement new water management plans for Eagle Mine
The first plan, related to groundwater interception, must be in place by Dec. 15 A Yukon mining officer has ordered
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Military looks to establish naval reserve in Yukon
‘We feel that there’s many Yukoners that want to play a role in something like this,’ premier says Yukon’s premier
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Yukon gets $370K to work toward an Arctic security institute for the North
Feasibility study to take place over next 17 months Over the next 17 months, the Yukon government will look at
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Yukoners urge gov’t to update dental act to improve rural services
Dental hygienist says current act prevents her from practising independently A dental hygienist in Whitehorse is urging the territorial government
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Yukon behind on protecting vulnerable species, study says
By Julien Greene A new research review states the territory’s wildlife laws only covers five per cent of species The
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Review of Dawson land use plan taking ‘more time than we want,’ says Yukon gov’t
Territory said earlier its review would be done by October; delay doesn’t sit well with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in The Yukon government
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Yukon gov’t again reports emissions down per resident, while total emissions climb
By Julien Greene On Monday, the territory released its annual progress report on its climate change strategy Each Yukoner appears
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A creek near the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon sees mercury levels spike
By Julien Greene Territory says it’s studying the issue; scientists say risks are severe The Yukon government has for weeks
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Residents in West Dawson say lack of reliable options to cross Yukon River leaves them at risk
Reliable access to emergency services such as an ambulance, or a fire truck, can mean the difference between life and
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Opposition accuses Yukon gov’t of looking to privatize parts of health-care system
Gov’t insists it’s worth considering public-private partnerships, for health infrastructure Yukon’s opposition parties are accusing the territorial government of potentially
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Yukon dog returned home after unexpected ride to Arizona
Alyce Johnson couldn’t figure out what happened to her dog Midnight, until she got a long-distance call Alyce Johnson is
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Unions quit steering committee aimed at fixing Yukon’s health worker crisis
‘There’s nothing in it for [our members],’ says Yukon Employees Union president Two unions representing health-care workers in the Yukon
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Study warns thawing permafrost could release substantial mercury in Yukon River
By Caitrin Pilkington ‘When we lose that permafrost, you have these large deposits of sediment that are going into the
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Federal, Yukon gov’ts agree to extend temporary worker permits
By Julien Greene Deal helps workers whose permits expired in May or are set to by end of year The
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New $55M health centre in Old Crow ‘what every Yukon community needs,’ chief says
A new health and wellness centre has opened in Old Crow, Yukon, and it’s something Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Pauline Frost
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