🏙 Yukon Daily Briefing Friday, October 23, 2026 Every Yukon story. Every morning. 📌 Today's Top Stories Singapore company to buy Eagle gold mine, Yukon says The Yukon government says Singapore-based Boroo Pte. Ltd. is set to take over the Eagle gold mine in north-central Yukon for $140
🏙 Yukon Daily Briefing Thursday, October 22, 2026 Every Yukon story. Every morning. 📌 Today's Top Stories Coroner Reports Surge in Toxic Drug Deaths in Whitehorse Yukon's chief coroner, Heather Jones, reported a surge of toxic substance deaths in Whitehorse since early July, with at least seven of
Community "Shocked": Dog stolen in the Yukon somehow found safe 5,000 km away in Arizona (Global News) A heartwarming story highlights the reunion of Midnight, a stolen dog, with his owner Alice in Blaine, near the US-Canada border, emphasizing the deep bond between pets and their
Business US trade mission visits Whitehorse (Yukon News) A recent U.S. trade mission to Whitehorse aimed to foster investment and trade opportunities between American companies and Yukon businesses, particularly Indigenous ones. The delegation, consisting of representatives from seven companies, focused on addressing local needs, including off-grid power solutions
Arts Comox Valley, Bella Bella authors win BC and Yukon Book Prizes (Comox Valley Record) Three coastal authors, including one from Comox Valley, won the BC and Yukon Book Prizes this year. Ian Kennedy received the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize for his book "The Best Loved Boat: The
Community Bear killed after breaking into Yukon University building (CBC) A black bear was killed by conservation officers after breaking into Yukon University's main building in Whitehorse. The bear's entry raised safety concerns, as it demonstrated habituation to people. University staff acted quickly to ensure safety,
Community Yukon RCMP continue with 'recovery' efforts for missing man; wife says she's been kept in the dark (CBC) Yukon RCMP are conducting a recovery operation for Knate Ostenso, an Arizona man missing since his vehicle went into the Yukon River on September 16. While his
Business Municipal Services Building Set For Demolition (City of Whitehorse) The City of Whitehorse has awarded a $1.7 million contract to Arctic Backhoe Services for the demolition of the Municipal Services Building, which is at the end of its useful life. Demolition will begin this month and is expected
Community Man killed after hitting moose on Alaska Highway in Whitehorse (CBC) A 67-year-old man, Bart Hollinger, was killed after colliding with a moose while driving on the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, and his damaged vehicle was found nearby, confirming the collision
Arts CHON-FM celebrates 40th anniversary with a massive concert at Rotary Park - CHON-FM CHON-FM celebrated its 40th anniversary with a sold-out concert at Rotary Park, featuring Yukon artists and headline acts like Boogey the Beat and the C-Weed Band for an audience of 300. Emcees
Business Fireweed Updates Macpass Resource Estimate, Adding Boundary Zone to Yukon Zinc Project (MSN) Fireweed has updated the resource estimates for its Yukon Zinc Project, now including the Boundary Zone, with a total of 56 million metric tons at 7.27% zinc equivalent in the indicated category and 48.48
Arts New venue for CHON-FM's 40th anniversary concert announced (CHON-FM) CHON-FM's 40th anniversary concert has been moved from Shipyard Park to Rotary Peace Park due to unforeseen circumstances. Scheduled for September 21st, the event will feature performances by C-Weed Band and Boogey