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B.C. turns up to help the Yukon put out wildfires amid high activity

High fire activity and hot and dry conditions prompt level 2 fire ban

Jun 28, 2024 6:29 AM Read more >

Government says containment dams in place following Victoria Gold landslide

Government says no immediate risk to drinking water in Mayo. Critics bring up environmental risk and a smaller slide earlier this year

Jun 28, 2024 6:26 AM Read more >

Wildfires cut Yukon River Quest short

Board made decision earlier on June 27

Jun 27, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

Whitehorse takes next steps on curbside recycling

Vote favours interim curbside recycling plan

Jun 27, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Inuvialuit-led conservation area created to protect Yukon's eastern north slope

Area of 8,500 square kilometres covered under agreement

Jun 26, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Victoria Gold shutdown after landslide at heap leach facility

Natural resource officers are investigating. Limited details on environmental and infrastructure damage available

Jun 26, 2024 12:24 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Victoria Gold confirms heap leach pad failure and damage to mine infrastructure

Company says no one was injured in landslide. Some material from heap leach pad "left containment"

Jun 24, 2024 11:27 AM Read more >

Crews work on two Yukon wildfires

One fire near Pelly Crossing is being held, another north of Mayo hasn't been contained

Jun 20, 2024 6:56 AM Read more >

Public pressure protects green space near Whitehorse's Valleyview neighbourhood

Development master plan will go forward with wooded lots preserved

May 29, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Whitehorse mayor won't seek re-election

After one term on council and one as mayor, Laura Cabott will be stepping back to focus on other projects

May 29, 2024 3:02 PM Read more >