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Evacuation alert rescinded near Ethel Lake, Yukon, fire remains out of control

Evacuation alert rescinded near Ethel Lake, Yukon, fire remains out of control

The Yukon government has rescinded an evacuation alert for the area around Ethel Lake, but the nearby wildfire that prompted the advisory on June 24 continues to burn out of control.
No damage expected after earthquake recorded Monday near Watson Lake, Yukon

No damage expected after earthquake recorded Monday near Watson Lake, Yukon

WATSON LAKE — Some Yukon residents may have felt the ground shake on Monday night after an earthquake was recorded near Watson Lake. Earthquakes Canada says the 4.
Crews from P.E.I. deployed to aid in Yukon wildfire fight

Crews from P.E.I. deployed to aid in Yukon wildfire fight

WHITEHORSE — Firefighters from several jurisdictions across North America are slated to join the wildfire fight in Yukon.
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months.
Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap

Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Friday the best way to build much-needed infrastructure in the Arctic is through military spending.
Judge approves process to put Yukon Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon up for sale

Judge approves process to put Yukon Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon up for sale

An Ontario judge has approved a request from the court-appointed receiver to begin the process to sell the gold mine at the centre of a disaster north of Mayo, Yukon.
National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wildfire in central Yukon prompts evacuation alert for properties around Ethel Lake

Wildfire in central Yukon prompts evacuation alert for properties around Ethel Lake

The Yukon government has issued an evacuation alert for the area around Ethel Lake due to a nearby wildfire that is burning out of control.
Yukon crews keeping wildfires near Dawson at bay as close to 200 homes stay on alert

Yukon crews keeping wildfires near Dawson at bay as close to 200 homes stay on alert

Crews battling wildfires burning near Dawson, Yukon, say there's been minimal growth of the wildfire close to homes in the area, although almost 200 properties remain on alert for possible evacuation.
Yukon wildfires growing rapidly due to weather as Dawson switches to backup power

Yukon wildfires growing rapidly due to weather as Dawson switches to backup power

Firefighters in Yukon say the wildfire that has put about 100 homes on evacuation alert near Dawson has grown rapidly due to recent weather conditions, more than doubling its size reported a day ago.