Letter: The world needs more Yukon minerals — not less: Part 2

Precious and critical minerals are critical to many parts of modern life. The Yukon is rich with them Chances are, you’re reading this on your smart phone, lap top or other device; all of which require precious and critical minerals. Cobalt, for example, …

Yukon department of education releases testing for lead in school water

Robert Service School in Dawson City and Del Van Gorder School in Faro came back with the most water fixtures in need of replacement or repair The Yukon government has released the results of the most recent round of lead testing in Yukon school water …

Hundreds sign petition in support of Yukon's Raven ReCentre

North The non-profit has launched a petition calling for answers on why its been excluded from a government contract. Executive director Shannon Powell says they want equal access to continue processing community depot recycling. Non-profit demanding …

Pay for up-front costs of abortion pill, Yukon NDP leader tells health minister

Yukon NDP Leader Kate White argues Yukoners shouldn’t have to pay for access to medical abortion at the pharmacy Access to abortion services should be truly universal and the abortion pill should be paid for by the government so people needing medical …

Several semis blown over, traffic delays I-40 near Yukon Bella Roddy Strong winds caused major traffic delays Friday on ...

Strong winds caused major traffic delays Friday on Interstate 40 near Yukon, where several semi-trucks were blown over, officials said. Friday, March 14th 2025, 4:31 pm By: Bella Roddy YUKON, Okla. - Strong winds caused major traffic delays Friday on …

Yukon tables legislation with changes to estate administration, enduring powers of attorney

Next, the proposed bill intends to make the minor changes necessary for Yukon’s Enduring Powers of Attorney and Related Amendments Act (2020) to come into force. Lastly, it also contemplates minor changes to Yukon’s Coroners Act, 2002 and Funeral Directors …

Fox from Yukon puppet show will be ambassador for 2026 Arctic games

Games set for Whitehorse will be reported on by Michael Jay, a puppeteered fox, according to announcement A year out from its start, the 2026 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) in Whitehorse has announced its official ambassador. Michael Jay, the puppeteered red …

Milder spring breakup predicted for lower Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers

Breakup on the lower Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers this year may be milder than normal, according to an initial river breakup report released by the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center on March 13. The center is a branch of the National Weather Service …

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Yukon fire chiefs say use of expired protective equipment is at ‘crisis level’

The Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs says about 80 per cent of volunteer firefighters in the territory are wearing expired protective equipment, putting them in danger and in violation of occupational health and safety regulations when they respond to …