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New truck to beef up fire response in Champagne, Yukon
The Yukon Fire Marshal's Office delivered a new truck to the scene safety response unit in Champagne, Yukon. It's equipped with a 300 gallon water tank, and a pump that can pump 300 gallons a minute.
Green Party picks Gabrielle Dupont as Yukon federal candidate
The Green Party's Gabrielle Dupont is running to be the territory's next MP.
New year brings new hope for Dawson City, Yukon's new rec centre
Dawson City, Yukon's new recreation facility project is moving forward. The town's recreation manager said the design is now being refined and will be presented to mayor and council for the final decision in May, with ground work to follow.
Yukon miner's upcoming season in limbo as he waits longer than expected for permit renewal
Yukon placer miner Riley Gibson said he's been waiting almost a year for his mining licence to get renewed. He said if it doesn't happen soon, he may have to find work elsewhere this summer.
Demand growing faster than funding for prenatal support program in Dawson City, Yukon, coordinator says
The coordinator of a program that offers free prenatal and post-natal support for families in Dawson City, Yukon, says demand for the program is growing, while its funding is not keeping pace.
Couple starts petition for better highway maintenance after head-on collision near Swift River, Yukon
Patricia Lamha and Kevin Chaput started the petition after Lamha was seriously injured in a crash last month in the Swift River area, between Watson Lake and Teslin, Yukon.
New location of Dawson City, Yukon's cannabis shop has some locals fuming
The owners of Dawson City, Yukon's cannabis shop are moving their store next month from Second Avenue to a more high-profile spot on Front Street. Some residents aren't happy with the plan.
'Buy Canadian' movement sees support in northern communities — even if it's not always easy
People in Dawson City, Yukon say they've been shopping local, and Canadian before the 'buy Canadian' movement started. One business owner in Atlin, B.C, says it could have a negative effect on her business.
Vuntut Gwitchin citizens voice concerns about First Nation's leadership
Vuntut Gwitchin citizens held a community meeting on Monday to discuss concerns that some of them have about communication between the First Nation's leadership and its citizens, saying there's a lack of transparency.
Doctors closing, moving practice because of infrastructure needs, says Yukon Medical Association
The president of the Yukon Medical Association says he's noticed a "concerning trend" lately, with some physicians closing up or moving their practices out of the territory. Dr. Derek Bryant says part of the issue is a lack of adequate health-care infrastructure.