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Two Yukon rivers put under ice advisory

Two Yukon rivers put under ice advisory

Nordenskiold and Klondike Rivers put under ice advisory as breakup begins
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“It's not just mining or forestry”: Indigenous defence conference keynote speaker on Indigenous role in national defence

“It's not just mining or forestry”: Indigenous defence conference keynote speaker on Indigenous role in national defence

David Carrière-Acco said Indigenous involvement in defence relates to economic reconciliation
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Call to extend presumptive cancer coverage to Yukon wildland firefighters reignites

Call to extend presumptive cancer coverage to Yukon wildland firefighters reignites

Community Services minister reiterates he believes in the need for more research that links wildland firefighting in the Yukon and cancer
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Victoria Gold receiver refuses to appear in Yukon legislature without court order

Victoria Gold receiver refuses to appear in Yukon legislature without court order

Pricewaterhouse Coopers Inc. declines mines minister’s invitation to appear as witnesses in Yukon Legislative Assembly
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No new fishing restrictions on river near Eagle Gold Mine: Yukon chief doctor

No new fishing restrictions on river near Eagle Gold Mine: Yukon chief doctor

Chief medical health officer continues to advise against eating dead fish and sick fish and fish from Haggart Creek
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Hot Yukon summer? How U.S.-Canada tensions could affect the territory's travel industry

Hot Yukon summer? How U.S.-Canada tensions could affect the territory's travel industry

The Yukon tourism industry has bounced back since 2020, but it's far from certain how current geopolitical tensions will affect the industry this year
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Elections Canada to set up kiosk in West Dawson

Elections Canada to set up kiosk in West Dawson

With ice bridge closed for the season, West Dawson residents facing issues with voting
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Volunteer of the year awarded in Whitehorse

Volunteer of the year awarded in Whitehorse

Rizwan Shareef is the City of Whitehorse volunteer of the year for 2025.
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Long-time 911 operator reflects on rise in calls over years in Yukon

Long-time 911 operator reflects on rise in calls over years in Yukon

911 call centre took in more than 30,000 calls in 2024
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Yukon Employees' Union challenges government over school water safety

Yukon Employees' Union challenges government over school water safety

The Yukon Employees' Union is preparing for a grievance hearing on May 1, challenging the government's transparency on school water tests carried out in 2018-19
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