Whitehorse, YT - Yukon's emergency alert system will be tested Wednesday as part of a nationwide drill. The Government of Yukon says the AlertReady test will be issued at about 1:55 p.m., reaching cellphones on 4G networks and higher, as well as radio and television. Devices on 3G or older networks will not receive the...

Whitehorse, YT - Yukon might be able to tap into British Columbia's success with recruiting U.S.-trained healthcare workers through a new licensing pathway. The new dual licensing pathway was developed with the province and allows American physicians to apply once and be approved in both jurisdictions. B.C. has receive...

Whitehorse, YT - RCMP in Dawson City are investigating after drugs and a firearm were found in a bag along the Yukon River. Police say a passerby walking their dog discovered a black shopping bag on a trail off Front Street on Monday and reported it. The RCMP's crime reduction unit is assisting with the investigation. ...

Whitehorse, YT - A potential buyer is now in exclusive talks to purchase Yukon's Eagle Gold mine. The court-appointed receiver has signed an agreement with Singapore-based Boroo Pte. Ltd., giving the company up to 90 days to study the site and negotiate a possible deal. Boroo will carry out further due diligence and be...

Whitehorse, YT - The entire board overseeing Yukon's planned health authority has resigned, saying it can no longer do its job after the territorial government halted its work. In a statement, the Shäw Kwä'ą board says it stepped down Monday after Health Minister Brad Cathers ordered a pause on all activitie...