Tag Archives: Yukon Government
Union urges more support for public service jobs in rural Yukon
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Employees' Union says the territorial government is cutting jobs in rural communities and failing to deliver on its decentralization commitments. The union says Yukon govern...
Jun 01, 2026 Photo: CKRW file.
Yukon court awards $35K after challenge to short-notice eviction law
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Supreme Court has ordered the Yukon Government to pay $35,000 in legal costs to a woman who successfully challenged part of a law that allowed short-notice evictions linked ...
May 26, 2026 Outside the Yukon Courts building in downtown Whitehorse. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Yukon reports no toxic drug deaths in the first quarter of 2026 but risk remains
Whitehorse, YT - There were no deaths linked to toxic drugs in the Yukon in the first three months of this year, according to the Chief Coroner's latest update. Officials say that marks a clear drop c...
May 15, 2026 Whitehorse General Hospital on October 23rd. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
First Nation raises concerns over Eagle Gold mine management after April spill
Whitehorse, YT - The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyk Dun is raising concerns about management of the Eagle Gold mine following recent contamination spills. In a statement, the First Nation points to an Apr...
May 06, 2026 An aerial photo of the landslide at the heap leach facility at the Eagle Gold Mine. Photo Courtesy of the Yukon Government.
Emergency alert test to sound across Yukon Wednesday afternoon
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 cel...
May 04, 2026 An emergency alert test is scheduled to occur in Yukon on Wednesday, May 6th. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Yukon looks to recruit U.S. doctors through new licensing pathway with B.C.
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 develope...
May 01, 2026 Health Minister Brad Cathers speaks to reports at the Yukon Legislature. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Singapore-based company in exclusive talks to purchase Eagle Gold mine
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 ...
Apr 29, 2026 An arial view of the aftermath of a landslide at the heap leach facility at the Eagle Gold Mine. Photo Courtesy of Yukon Government.
Yukon health authority board resigns after government halts work
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 Shw...
Apr 28, 2026 Yukon Government sign outside the Jim Smith Building in downtown Whitehorse. CKRW File Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke.
Ice advisory issued for Nordenskiold River as breakup begins near Carmacks
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon government has issued an ice advisory for the Nordenskiold River as spring breakup begins near Carmacks. Officials say open water is visible along much of the river, from ab...
Apr 23, 2026 The Yukon flag waves outside the Yukon Legislature. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Nearly half of mine review recommendations done after 2024 Eagle Gold mine failure
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon government says it is tightening oversight of mining following the 2024 Eagle Gold Mine failure. An update this week outlines progress on 56 recommendations from an independ...
Apr 17, 2026 An arial view of the aftermath of a landslide at the heap leach facility at the Eagle Gold Mine. Photo Courtesy of Yukon Government.
