Yukon athletes continue winning medals at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games

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  The Government accepts full responsibility for the harm caused and apologizes to the affected children and their families.

• Whistle Bend road connector project gets $8.7M boost from federal government

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• Yukon Government signs deal with Alliance Health for primary care clinic

  The clinic, located at 106 Lambert Street, will utilize the existing River Valley Medical Clinic space and serve approximately 2,000 new patients over the next two years.

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• Yukon Government passes health authority act amendment amidst first nations concerns

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• Selkirk First Nation announces election results

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• Carcross/Tagish First Nation cuts community safety services amid funding shortfall

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• The Yukon Employees’ Union is weighing in on the Health Authority Act’s uncertain future

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• The Village of Haines Junction has announced the launch of a new grant program

  The project has three separate streams: one to help developers build affordable rental units, one to help developers build new homes for sale, and one to help homeowners build new primary residences.

• Yukon's air ambulance program gets upgrade

  The new planes, equipped with advanced life support equipment

• Yukon Government seeks to pause health authority implementation with legislative changes

  The CCOH calls the government's actions a "troubling level of government overreach" and demands transparency.

• Kwanlin Dün First Nation swears in new leadership team led by Chief Sean Smith

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• KDFN re-elect's Chief Sean Smith

  Chief Sean Smith was re-elected to his position.

• Teslin RCMP arrest two following search warrant

  Matthew Levi Hamilton, 39, is facing seven charges, including pointing a firearm and discharging a firearm with intent.

• CYFN's Moccasin Mobile Outreach Program receives national recognition for harm reduction efforts

  The award acknowledges the program's dedication to providing essential services, including warm clothing, meals, and cultural support, to those in need.

• Winter Games Wednesday with Nancy Thompson - Wednesday 25th February (Audio)

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  Nancy Thompson brings a ringside look at the intense training happening in Whitehorse as wrestlers gear up for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games.

• Winter Games Wednesday with Nancy Thompson - Wednesday 18th February (Audio)

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  Nancy Thompson here, catching up with some of the talented hockey players gearing up for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games.

• Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Yukon Government partner on Dawson land planning initiative

  The plan will cover Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Settlement Land parcels C-13B and C-87FS, and adjoining Government of Yukon-owned land.

• Winter Games Wednesday with Nancy Thompson - Wednesday 11th February (Audio)

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  Nancy Thompson is catching up with some passionate athletes gearing up for the Dene Games