CHON-FM Northern News
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Yukon's RCMP records historic seizure of cocaine in Dawson City
This seizure of cocaine is the largest cocaine seizure in the Yukon to date.
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Team Yukon wins gold in hand games at 2024 Arctic Winter Games
Yukon athletes have won 68 medals at the Games so far, with many more still up for grabs.
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The City of Whitehorse Free Fare Transit Survey results now available
Transit users aren’t worried about transit fares as it was ranked last in the survey, but would rather want to see that bus services becomes more frequent, and reliable, especially during peak travel times.
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Housing benefit available to Yukon homeowners to offset housing costs.
Recipients in Whitehorse can expect to receive $1,000, while those outside Whitehorse can anticipate getting $1,500.
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The Government of Canada signs nearly $86 million agreements with the Yukon Government
Canadians want better access to health services, and securing these three agreements with the Yukon is a significant step in transforming the health care system
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The Government of Yukon begins construction of 44 lot residential subdivision in Haines Junction
Haines Junction remains an attractive location to live and work.
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Yukon athletes continue winning medals at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games
Team Yukon's medal count reaches 33, keeping them in second place behind leading Team Alaska.
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Team Yukon wraps up a busy second day at the Arctic Winter Games
Yukon's athletes have won 10 medals in total so far, second only to Team Alaska's 13
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Yukon Government announces reconciliation priorities in $2 billion 2024-25 budget
Nearly $8 million are going towards reconciliation initiatives, including land-based healing, community safety officer programs, and taking action against missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2S+ people.
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Ross River designer’s designs featured at Milan Fashion Week in Italy
The event organizers had seen her work on social media and got in touch to invite her to Milan.
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The Government of Yukon contributes $585,000 to support Team Yukon’s Arctic Winter Games attendance.
The Government of Yukon contributed $585,000 to support Team Yukon’s attendance at the Games
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Liard First Nation's housing business is building better futures, says Chief
LFN has built 15 homes and intends to build 100 more
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Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dead at 84
Mulroney's first deputy prime minister, Erik Nielsen, held the highest cabinet position by a Yukoner in Canadian history.
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Government of Yukon invests $5 million towards affordable housing in Whitehorse
The Government of Yukon is investing $5 million in the Winter Crossing housing project in Whistle Bend
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The Government of Canada and the City of Whitehorse announced $11 million accelerator fund agreement
The City of Whitehorse will receive $11 million to effect changes that will take away housing development barriers.
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Ombudsman's second report on Hidden Valley finds fewer than half of earlier recommendations have been met.
Education Minister responds, saying YG accepts eight new recommendations "in principle."
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Whitehorse 4th Avenue Petro Canada robbery.
The suspect was wearing a tied up grey hoody that covered most of their face, a black jacket, black pants, and black footwear, and is described as being a Caucasian, possibly female.
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Three Winners for Yukon's 125th anniversary $250,000 prize money announced
The 125 Prize presents Yukoners an opportunity to achieve something extraordinary
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Prime Minister sparks confusion with his comment regarding a new bridge in Dawson City
Trudeau listed the potential bridge in response to a question about the Government of Canada's support of road infrastructure, surprising the Government of Yukon, Yukon Party MLAs, and Mayor of Dawson City.
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2024 Town square location proposed
The first proposal was to continue with the Main Street location used by the city last summer.
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74 year old Yukon man dies from Whitehorse apartment fire incident
Allen was taken to Whitehorse General Hospital, where he later died on Wednesday.
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The Government of Yukon has announced minimum wage increase
Yukon’s minimum wage will see an increase from $16.77 to $17.59 per hour, effective April 1, 2024.
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CYFN launch mobile outreach service
Moccasin Mobile Outreach van to address service gap.
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Yukon Government and Northwestel joined the City of Whitehorse to raise flag supporting mental health at City Hall
Northwestel representative announces new partnership and joins Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee and Mayor Laura Cabott in raising a flag for Bell Let's Talk Day.
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The Yukon Native Language Centre honoures 11 graduates
Youth Today: Language Leaders Tomorrow language immersion program aims to support first nation youths to develop language proficiency, and empower them to become language champions thereby carrying their language into the future.
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Yukon NDP voice support for Yukon First Nations in judicial review of YESAB recommendation
Yukon NDP leader Kate White says the Yukon Government are saying one thing and doing another when it comes to First Nations.
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Chief Sean Smith: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport improvement project avails potential job opportunities to Yukon First Nation citizens
The Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is vital to the territory. It keeps residents connected, allows for critical medical services, supports tourism and resource sectors and contributes to Arctic security efforts.
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Two Injured in January 8 Alaska Highway Vehicle Collision
Two vehicles were reported to be on fire which led to a temporary road closure.
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Salmon Day mourns the loss of food security, nutrition and culture due to salmon scarcity
First Nations from both Alaska and Yukon shared the community impacts of losing salmon
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Yukon 125th anniversary medals unveiled to celebrate outstanding Yukoners
Yukon artist Violet Gatensby said the inspiration for the design was born out of her growing up memories.
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The Moosehide gathering 2024 poster contest
This contest enables citizens the opportunity to be involved in the preparation process
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Gwich’in Steering Committee wins in U.S district court
The U.S district court ruled in favour of the Gwich’in Steering Committee.
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Taku River Tlingit purchase 1830's blanket robe from Toronto auction house
Taku River Tlingit First Nation have purchased a blanket-robe from Toronto auction house that is dated back to 1830 - 1840 period
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2023 Indigenous Peoples Day
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