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Doctors closing, moving practice because of infrastructure needs, says Yukon Medical Association
The president of the Yukon Medical Association says he's noticed a "concerning trend" lately, with some physicians closing up or moving their practices out of the territory. Dr. Derek Bryant says part of the issue is a lack of adequate health-care infrastructure.
Yukon opposition parties criticize gov't for pushing through $70M in new spending
The Yukon Government has issued a special warrant of $70.2 million. Special warrants are issued when the government needs more money than originally budgeted. They're issued before MLAs get a chance to vote on them.
2 Whitehorse physicians closing practice when clinic shuts down, leaving some Yukoners without family doctor
The Whitehorse Medical Services clinic is set to close this spring. Some physicians will be relocating to other clinics in the city, while two are closing their practices.
Yukoners concerned about future of prenatal support as Ottawa changes funding programs
Plans to change the way the federal government funds programs for new and expecting parents are not sitting well with program coordinators in the Yukon.
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation's Hän language becoming part of everyday life in Dawson City, Yukon
The Bonanza Market grocery store in Dawson City, Yukon, is the latest place in town to add the Hän language to some of its signage.
Virtual nursing program helps Yukoners earn degree without leaving territory
The Yukon government and the University of New Brunswick have partnered to offer the Learn Where You Live program to help licensed practical nurses earn their bachelor of nursing degree without leaving the territory.
Yukon firefighters say fire service still lacking support after rescue equipment, truck purchase delayed
The Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs said it feels the territory is dragging its feet when it comes to supporting fire services. It said a commitment of $900,000 for a new fire truck and rescue equipment was made, but never acted on.
'You can't miss it': Elder's glowing house helps brighten the holidays in Dawson City, Yukon
Each holiday season, Dawson City, Yukon, resident Jim Bob Titus decorates his house with hundreds of lights and festive decorations.
Watson Lake, Yukon, residents take to the streets to sing holiday classics
A group of Watson Lake, Yukon, residents took to the streets to sing their favourite holiday songs in an effort to spread a little Christmas cheer.
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation gets nearly $25M in federal funding for heritage complex
Dawson City, Yukon's Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation has secured nearly $25 million dollars in federal funding for its heritage complex project. Once construction of the building is complete it will be the largest building in town.