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Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published Wednesday.
Yukon disaster one of two 'most catastrophic' in heap-leach mining history: expert

Yukon disaster one of two 'most catastrophic' in heap-leach mining history: expert

The spill of about two million tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at a Yukon gold mine was one of the two "most catastrophic failures" in the 45-year history of the heap-leaching mining process, an engineer tasked with reviewing it said.
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family

Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family

IQALUIT — The premier of Nunavut announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall. P.J.
Driver rescued from flipped vehicle after 24 hours down Yukon highway embankment

Driver rescued from flipped vehicle after 24 hours down Yukon highway embankment

MAYO, YUKON — Yukon RCMP are thanking a sharp-eyed highway worker who spotted a vehicle that slid down a steep embankment, trapping the driver for an estimated 24 hours before they were rescued.
Disastrous collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: report

Disastrous collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: report

An independent review says last year's spill of millions of tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at a Yukon gold mine unfolded in seconds but resulted from the "accumulation of a series of adverse conditions and events.
Person severely injured after explosion rocks downtown Yellowknife

Person severely injured after explosion rocks downtown Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — Police in the Northwest Territories say it's believed a person was huffing propane when they were severely injured in an explosion on Canada Day.
Evacuation alert rescinded near Ethel Lake, Yukon, fire remains out of control

Evacuation alert rescinded near Ethel Lake, Yukon, fire remains out of control

The Yukon government has rescinded an evacuation alert for the area around Ethel Lake, but the nearby wildfire that prompted the advisory on June 24 continues to burn out of control.
No damage expected after earthquake recorded Monday near Watson Lake, Yukon

No damage expected after earthquake recorded Monday near Watson Lake, Yukon

WATSON LAKE — Some Yukon residents may have felt the ground shake on Monday night after an earthquake was recorded near Watson Lake. Earthquakes Canada says the 4.
Crews from P.E.I. deployed to aid in Yukon wildfire fight

Crews from P.E.I. deployed to aid in Yukon wildfire fight

WHITEHORSE — Firefighters from several jurisdictions across North America are slated to join the wildfire fight in Yukon.
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months.