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UPDATED: Yukon declares state of emergency over COVID-19

Declaration should not cause panic, officials say, and risk level in Yukon remains unchanged

Victoria Gold still operating Eagle Gold mine with COVID-19 precautions in place

The mine is still in operation but with precautions, including social distancing, in place

Skagway has resolve in the COVID-19 struggle, mayor says

Skagway mayor said border access is important for residents.

Yukon early childhood educators concerned about working during pandemic

Early childhood educator has circulated letter expressing concerns about care centres remaining open

Dawson City reacts to COVID-19 pandemic

Dawson City anxious and optomistic regarding pandemic.

Watson Lake, Carmacks slowing down as COVID-19 precautions increase

Watson Lake and Carmacks officials speak on community reaction to COVID-19 pandemic.

Woman dead after Porter Creek house fire

The Whitehorse Fire Department was called to the home on Willow Crescent March 18.

Doris Bill re-elected as chief of Kwanlin Dün First Nation

This will be Bill’s third consecutive term as chief of the First Nation.

Whitehorse shelter and Yukon long-term care homes preparing for COVID-19

Whitehorse shelter will continue to accept clients but limit number of people in the building to 50

Bill banning conversion therapy tabled in Yukon legislature

The Yukon government is looking to pass a bill that would see the ban of conversion therapy.