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Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative

Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative

I cover Whitehorse city council for the Yukon News, but I'm also often on stories from across the Yukon and beyond. When I'm not reporting, you can find me crocheting or baking sourdough bread.

Phone
867-667-6285 x 1611
Email
talar.stockton@yukon-news.com

Recent Work by Talar

Pre-season Yukon River salmon forecasts won't permit subsistence fishing

Pre-season Yukon River salmon forecasts won't permit subsistence fishing

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans presented the pre-season forecast to the Yukon Salmon Sub-committee on May 13
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Systemic racism in Yukon schools harming First Nation students: review

Systemic racism in Yukon schools harming First Nation students: review

Review was tabled in Yukon legislature on May 1
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$1 million awarded to Council of Yukon First Nations program supporting expecting families

$1 million awarded to Council of Yukon First Nations program supporting expecting families

Bibia Nàtsät Ku (Strong Babies House) won the $1-million Arctic Inspiration Prize on May 13
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No detection of bird flu among Yukon wildlife in 2025 so far

No detection of bird flu among Yukon wildlife in 2025 so far

Virus likely to be circulating in wildlife populations regardless, per YG spokesperson
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Yukon Party, NDP set sights on new Whitehorse riding

Yukon Party, NDP set sights on new Whitehorse riding

On May 13, the Yukon NDP announced Tiara Topps would be seeking the nomination to run for the NDP in Whistle Bend North, while the Yukon Party said Porter Creek Centre MLA Yvonne Clarke would be running on its behalf
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Canadian Filipino Association of the Yukon holds prayer vigil for victims of Lapu Lapu Day attack

Canadian Filipino Association of the Yukon holds prayer vigil for victims of Lapu Lapu Day attack

CFAY held the vigil outside their office on Third Avenue on May 9
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Planned telecom outages for Pelly Crossing, Copper Ridge early on May 13

Planned telecom outages for Pelly Crossing, Copper Ridge early on May 13

Phone, internet outages to take place between midnight and 2 a.m.
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Portion of Third Avenue to be closed between 5 and 8 p.m. May 9

Portion of Third Avenue to be closed between 5 and 8 p.m. May 9

North end of Third Avenue to be closed between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 9
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Red Cross does trial run of emergency shelter at Whitehorse Canada Games Centre

Red Cross does trial run of emergency shelter at Whitehorse Canada Games Centre

120 beds were set up in Whitehorse recreation centre as part of an emergency-preparedness exercise
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Cost of new buses needs double take, per Whitehorse city staff

Cost of new buses needs double take, per Whitehorse city staff

The confirmed cost of ordering new buses exceeds City of Whitehorse's estimate
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