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Old Crow, Yukon, celebrates Porcupine caribou's return
For the first time in years, the Porcupine caribou are back in Old Crow. Fittingly, their return came just before the community's Caribou Days festival.
Old Crow, Yukon, declares climate change state of emergency
Officials in the Yukon's most northern community have declared a state of emergency, saying the traditional way of life in Old Crow is under threat.
Old Crow to declare climate change state of emergency
The people in Yukon's northernmost community are watching the effects of climate change unfold firsthand. Now the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation is going to do something about it.
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No, Yukon does not have a 'grizzly bear plague,' experts say
After a fatal bear attack in Yukon last month, some people went online to say it's time to relax bear hunting regulations. But bear experts call that ridiculous.
Big pig problem: What to do after Yukon's wild boar fiasco?
A Yukon group is calling for wild boars to be wiped from the territory, fenced or not, after a fiasco this summer. Seven wild boar escaped from their enclosure into the wilderness, prompting fears the animals could reproduce and become an invasive species.
Maternity doctors urge Yukon Government to cover diagnostic test for women over 35
Some maternity doctors in Whitehorse are calling on the Yukon government to cover the cost of a diagnostic test for pregnant women over 35.
Decline in northern bird populations 'serious', say bird experts
A new report says 86 bird species in North America are now threatened by habitat destruction and climate change. 'Not everything is right with the planet,' says the director of the Yukon Bird Club.
Needles found at Whitehorse 'reuse store' not an isolated incident
A syringe found earlier this week at the Whitehorse landfill’s 'reuse store' was not an isolated incident. Needles have also been found in donations at the local Salvation Army thrift store and the refund area at Raven Recycling.
Yukon biologist watching for signs of disease deadly to bats
A Yukon biologist is keeping watch for any signs of white-nose syndrome, as bats return to Yukon.
NHL legend Reggie Leach coming to Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
The countdown is on to the 39th annual Yukon Native Hockey Tournament, and organizers are busy sorting out some last-minute details and preparing for some special guests.