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New educational bursary honours late Carcross/Tagish First Nation elder Edna Helm
A new postsecondary education bursary named to honour the late Carcross/Tagish First Nation elder Edna Helm is geared toward students studying environmental sciences and management.
Victoria Gold owes millions to First Nation of Na-Cho Nyӓk Dun businesses, report says
Businesses owned by the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyӓk Dun's development corporation and citizens are collectively owed at least $9.3 million by Victoria Gold Corp, according to figures released by the receiver in charge of the company's assets.
Researchers using AI models say the North is susceptible to severe droughts in decades ahead
Canada's North could see some of the most severe drought conditions in the country over the coming decades, according to a new study that used artificial intelligence and historical data to map future drought zones.
'Everyone plays a part': Yukon organizations gather in support of FASD awareness day
A number of national and territorial organizations gathered at Shipyards Park in downtown Whitehorse on Monday to show support for International FASD awareness day.
Famous Yukon road relay runs on despite South Klondike Highway bus crash
Yukon RCMP reported a single vehicle collision along the South Klondike Highway late Friday afternoon, shutting down both lanes of traffic for close to two hours. The crash forced the Klondike Road Relay to cancel the first three legs of the cross-border race.
Victoria Gold legal woes continue as creditor list goes public
A recently released statement from Victoria Gold receiver PricewaterhouseCooper Inc. shows that the mining company still owes over 400 creditors. This comes as the company faces a potential class action lawsuit and additional charges laid by the Yukon government.
Property crime on the rise in Whitehorse, according to RCMP — and businesses say they're feeling the strain
Property crime has been on the rise in Whitehorse, according to RCMP — and some local business owners are becoming increasingly frustrated.
Reduction in Yukon illicit drug deaths suggests harm reduction is working, advocate says
The update, released on Wednesday, shows that fatalities related to toxic illicit drugs are half of the number from this time last year. Blood Ties Four Direction's executive director says the decrease shows that harm reduction programs can have an impact.
CypherFest breakdancing festival spins into Yukon with artists from across Canada
The Yukon's annual CypherFest returned to Whitehorse and Carcross this past weekend for three days of breaking, live music and community barbecues. The event welcomed over 35 artists from across the country to the territory.
Whitehorse's Rise and Shine Skate Jam shreds through inaugural weekend
The Rise and Shine Skate Jam was organized to promote involvement from women, girls, and transgender, two-spirit and non-binary people in skateboarding. The event was organized by local skateboarder and photographer Ashley Swinton.