Yukon MLAs call for Victoria Gold receiver to testify in legislative assembly
Whitehorse, YT - A motion calling for Victoria Gold's receiver to testify in the Legislative Assembly about remediation work at the Eagle Gold Mine is gaining unanimous support. The motion specifies that senior vice presidents from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) would testify on April 29th. Yukon Party MLA Scott Kent, w...
2h ago
New tipping fees effective May 1st at solid waste disposal sites in unincorporated Yukon
WHITEHORSE, YT - Starting May 1st, an updated list of tipping fees, on par with what municipalities are charging, will be coming into effect at solid waste disposal sites in unincorporated Yukon. Tipping fees will be coming into effect for the first time at solid waste disposal sites in Destruction Bay, Pelly Crossing ...
17h ago
Green Party unveils plan for 120,000-member Civil Defence Corps
Whitehorse, YT - The Green Party unveiled a plan to create a 120,000-member National Civil Defence Corps aimed at enhancing Canada's preparedness for climate change and cyber attacks amid increasing geopolitical tensions. Green Party Co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault introduced the plan in Whitehorse, emphasizing the need f...
Apr 01, 2025
Victoria Gold receiver seeks to raise borrowing limit to $220 million
Whitehorse, YT - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the court-appointed receiver for Victoria Gold, has filed a court motion to raise its borrowing limit from $105 million to $220 million to continue remediation at the Eagle Gold Mine. The request follows a previous increase from $50 million to $105 million in December, wit...
Mar 31, 2025
Yukoners rally in Whitehorse to support Canadian sovereignty
Whitehorse, YT - A crowd of Yukoners donning red and white clothes and carrying the maple leaf marched from Rotary Park to Shipyards in support of Canada's sovereignty. The rally was organized in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada and repeated threats to turn it into the 51st state. Similar...
Mar 28, 2025
