Judge reverses government’s approval of mine exploration project north of Mayo

The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun is suing the Yukon government over mining in its traditional territory. (First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun/Facebook)
Work in the Beaver River watershed had been opposed by the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun
The Yukon Arctic Ultra sets off from Shipyards Park in Whitehorse on Feb. 4, 2023. Participants are pictured at the start line for last year’s race on Feb. 3, 2022. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Racers ready for Yukon Arctic Ultra
Team Yukon snowboard team won medals despite freezing temperatures on Feb. 1. (Courtesy/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon climbs to 85 medals as Arctic Winter Games winds down
Team Yukon alpine team ended their participation at the Games on a winning streak (Courtesy/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon maintains Arctic Games lead with 82 medals
The Whitehorse liquor store is seen in 2020. (Yukon News file)

New alcohol guidelines recommend consumption well below the Yukon average

Team Yukon alpine skiers began the Arctic Winter Games on Jan 30 with the giant slalom (Courtesy/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon leads medals chart at Arctic Winter Games
Team Yukon takes part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Arctic Winter Games that were held in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories, the last time the games were held prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 230 Team Yukon athletes and cultural contingent members will be making their way to the 2023 games beginning Jan. 29 in Wood Buffalo, Alta. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon gets set for Arctic Winter Games
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    The former Coast High Country Inn, seen on Nov. 2, 2022, will turn into temporary housing before it gets converted into a social housing project. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

    Former Whitehorse hotel will convert into temporary housing mid-February

    Yukon government and Safe at Home Society issued a joint update on the project

    Yukon Liberal Leader Ranj Pillai, who is also the premier, and Yukon NDP Leader Kate White signed a new confidence and supply agreement on Jan. 31, 2023. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

    Yukon Liberals, NDP promise walk-in clinic, free transit, no-cause eviction ban with extended confidence deal

    NDP Leader says she is “fiercely proud” of the deal

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    Riley Cyre practises for Yukon’s archery team at the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., on Jan. 30. The Yukon’s two compound archery teams won gold and bronze on Jan. 31. The barebow squad earned silver. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)

    Team Yukon tops 72 medals, holds first place on fourth day of Arctic Winter Games

    Team Yukon continued with its impressive run in the Arctic Winter Games

    Yukon’s junior male futsal team played their first game at the Arctic Winter Games on Jan. 29 in Wood Buffalo, Alberta with a 6-1 win over Team Alaska. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)

    Yukon futsal team defeats Alaska on first day of Arctic Winter Games

    Team Yukon started the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) on Jan. 29 by competing in three games – futsal, hockey and curling.

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    Obituaries

    Jean Margaret Grant

    Jan 28th, 2023

    Maxim Lewis Carpentier

    Jan 26th, 2023

    Brian Paine

    Jan 21st, 2023

    Hans Christiaan Van de Werfhorst

    Jan 20th, 2023

    Jennifer Skookum

    Jan 16th, 2023

    Elaine (Doris) Iceton (née Chillman)

    Jan 13th, 2023

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      The lion dance was a highlight of the Chinese New Year celebration held at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on Jan. 21. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

      Whitehorse celebrates Chinese New Year

      Performances and dinner at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre sees sold out crowd.

      Mathew Walsh and Steven Thomas took over the Old Crow Co-op store in August 2022. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

      Nutrition North program failing to keep food costs low at the Old Crow Co-op

      Old Crow seems like back home in Newfoundland, says new operator of store

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      Sean Lecomber performs at Yuk Yuk’s International Stand-Up Comedy Club. David Bruce/Yuk Yuk’s

      Funnyman Sean Lecomber headlines at Whitehorse’s Boiler Room Jan. 27 and 28

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        Welichem Equipment Limited owns most of the removable equipment at the Wolverine Mine. This equipment is now available for sale.

        Yukon zinc mill, power plant, camp and single piece assets for sale

        Wolverine Mine mill infrastructure, 200+ single piece assets and 250-person camp now available

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