
New opportunities and new conservation measures announced for 2025-26 Hunting and Fishing seasons
WHITEHORSE, YT - Some changes are coming to the hunting and fishing licensing process this year, creating new hunting opportunities while also rolling out some new conservation measures. The Yukon Government has increased the total number of deer permits from 12 to 20, two of which are reserved for youth, and the total...
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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...
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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 ...
Apr 02, 2025

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