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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:40:07 -0700</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:47:19 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title> Rebates and funding programs to promoting the overall well-being of Yukoners: Minister John Streicker</title>
      <description><![CDATA[These rebates and funding programs prioritize supporting families, fostering healthier living environments]]></description>
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      <title>Yukon MLAs debate new location for École Whitehorse Elementary School</title>
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      <title>The City of Whitehorse said the temporary closure of 4210 Fourth Avenue sidewalk is to facilitate demolition activities. </title>
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      <title>Yukon Government suspects overdose as cause of death of individual who died while visiting the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter. </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Local talent and headliners performed at the Carmacks Recreational Complex on August 24.]]></description>
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      <title>Yukon Star shuts its doors</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Their inactions led to serious concerns as the purpose of those directives was to make sure Victoria Gold was acting appropriately.]]></description>
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      <title>The Yukon Party says Vicotria Gold Corporation should retain control of the mining site. </title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:08:28 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Pillai breaks silence on Eagle Gold mine disaster</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pillai: "Industry cannot operate today – if it is at tomorrow’s expense."]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:48:31 -0700</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Questions about holding Victoria Gold accountable for missed deadlines or taking over for the mining company completely were largely brushed off by officials.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Natural Resource Officer found an unlined excavation significantly smaller than the secure, lined storage facility the company was directed to install on July 10.]]></description>
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      <title>New sign at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport acknowledges traditional territories in Southern Tutchone</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The new sign welcomes visitors in the arrivals area.]]></description>
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      <title>Whitehorse Emergency Shelter reduces meal availability </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FNNND's Implementation and Governance Manager also says that senior government leadership have not met with the First Nation in person since the June 24 heap leach failure.]]></description>
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      <title>The Government of Yukon says it will implement all recommendations from the April 2024 Coroner's inquest. </title>
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      <title>Purolator expands its partnership with Food Bank Society of Yukon</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Food delivery cost will now be put into getting more food]]></description>
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      <title>City Councillor Mellisa Murray has excitedly announced her candidacy for Mayor of Whitehorse.</title>
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