Premier, mines minister stand by moves after report unveils …
Oct 4, 2024 · Premier Ranj Pillai and Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker stand by the Yukon government’s decision to petition the courts to order Victoria Gold Corporation into receivership and take over management of the Eagle Gold Mine following what the receiver's report calls a “catastrophic failure” of the mine’s heap leach facility.
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Loss of Eagle Gold Mine production equates to $1.5B hit to Yukon …
Oct 4, 2024 · The surplus is down, net debt is up, revenues are down, expenses are up, the Yukon government is looking to increase how much it can borrow from the feds and the economy is taking a hit from the Eagle Gold Mine slide fallout, according to a financial update from Finance Minister Sandy Silver.
Yukon government launches rebates for energy-saving upgrades
Dec 7, 2024 · The Yukon government has announced that rebates are available for property owners who upgrade their thermostats or hot water tank controllers through a Yukon Energy program. Yukon Energy said consumers enroled in their Peak Smart program can receive rebates of up to 75 percent on equipment purchases ...
Yukon campground evictions for ‘site saving’ and other reasons …
Nov 17, 2024 · The Yukon’s government-run campgrounds saw less campground evictions in general and at campsites under the new pilot reservation system this past camping season, according to the territorial Environment department.
Yukon municipal elections 2024: Haines Junction - Yukon News
Oct 16, 2024 · The Welcome to Haines Junction sign looks over the village on July 13, 2024. Dana Hatherly/Yukon News
Yukon government pledges to revamp Whitehorse softball grounds
Dec 4, 2024 · The Yukon government and Softball Yukon signed a memorandum of understanding to revamp Whitehorse's softball grounds following the relocation of École Whitehorse Elementary School.
Territory not immune to rise in whooping cough cases: Yukon …
Sep 27, 2024 · Officials say community transmission a possibility in territory. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Sudit Ranade speaks at an Aug. 23 press conference about the Yukon government's substance use health emergency strategy.
Yukon's population growth driven by migration and natural increase
Oct 5, 2024 · The Yukon’s population reached 46,704 as of July 1, marking an increase of 1,241 people or 2.7 per cent from the previous year, according to preliminary post-census estimates released by Statistics Canada.
Dawson City firefighters among those profiled in Yukon Rescue TV …
Nov 6, 2024 · Yukon first responders are the subject of a new TV show that will be airing on the History Channel, starting Nov. 7. According to representatives of the network, the documentary series follows a variety of first responders and emergency crews in the territory: fire departments, tow truck drivers, avalanche technicians, conservation officers, Civil …