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Jake Howarth

Jake Howarth

As a reporter with the News, I focus on covering stories from the courts and local sporting events. Since joining as a reporter in July 2024, I have been dedicated to delivering impactful, community-driven stories for Yukoners.

Recent Work by Jake

Old Crow residents celebrate Yukon's skiing heritage

Old Crow residents celebrate Yukon's skiing heritage

Yukon's top cross-country skiers flew to Old Crow to celebrate the Father Mouchet Loppet with residents from April 19 to 20
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Whitehorse hospice patient says last farewells to beloved dog

Whitehorse hospice patient says last farewells to beloved dog

Linda Fair bids a final farewell to her beloved husky, Kilo, while recounting her journey across Canada by bicycle with her team of five dogs
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Yukon federal election candidates answer questions from Council of Yukon First Nations

Yukon federal election candidates answer questions from Council of Yukon First Nations

All four candidates answered questions at the Beringia Interpretive Centre in Whitehorse in front of an audience on April 16
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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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Alpine Yukon hosts Yukon Cup with record 78 registered athletes

Alpine Yukon hosts Yukon Cup with record 78 registered athletes

Alpine Yukon wrapped up the season by hosting the Yukon Cup at Mount Sima in Whitehorse, with 78 athletes competing in age categories from Masters to U8
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Yukon Selects women's futsal team achieves historic finish at nationals

Yukon Selects women's futsal team achieves historic finish at nationals

The Yukon Selects women's futsal team achieved the best-ever results for any of Canada's territories at the Futsal Canadian Championships, held from April 10 to 13
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Whitehorse Glacier Bears sends 40 swimmers to Calgary swim meet

Whitehorse Glacier Bears sends 40 swimmers to Calgary swim meet

Yukon youth aged seven to 11 travelled to Calgary to compete in the Dino Cup swim meet held at the University of Calgary Aquatic Centre from April 12 to 13
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Yukon Agriculture Association seeks new access to markets through buy-local campaigns

Yukon Agriculture Association seeks new access to markets through buy-local campaigns

Yukon Party urges expanded buy-local campaigns to boost Yukon agriculture, tackle economic uncertainty, reduce red tape and support farmers
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Whitehorse and Dawson to host free summer concert series events

Whitehorse and Dawson to host free summer concert series events

Our Lady Peace, 54-40 and Shad are to headline a set of free summer concerts jointly organized by the Yukon Arts Centre and Lotteries Yukon
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Whitehorse bowling alley risks closure after 100 years

Whitehorse bowling alley risks closure after 100 years

Northern Lights Bowling in Riverdale has announced the business may have to shut its doors on April 27
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