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Experts say linking Yukon, B.C. power grids a 'game-changer' but will take time

Experts say linking Yukon, B.C. power grids a 'game-changer' but will take time

Experts say the potential linking of British Columbia's power grid with Yukon would be a game-changer for the territory's quality of life and economy, but realization would likely take more than a decade. The responses come after B.C.
Evacuation alert issued for Old Crow in Yukon due to possible flooding

Evacuation alert issued for Old Crow in Yukon due to possible flooding

OLD CROW — An evacuation alert has been issued for three designated zones in Old Crow, Yukon, due to risk of flooding along the Porcupine River. The alert was jointly issued by the Yukon government and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.
Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support

Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support

YELLOWKNIFE — Canada's western premiers say they've agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic corridors to connect provincial resources to international markets.
No stranger to pressure, Gavin McKenna embraces Memorial Cup spotlight

No stranger to pressure, Gavin McKenna embraces Memorial Cup spotlight

Gavin McKenna is ready to step into the Memorial Cup spotlight — and he doesn’t plan to blink. After all, the 17-year-old phenom is no stranger to wall-to-wall media coverage and sky-high expectations.
Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife

Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the country are a "colossal waste of time and energy," as he meets fellow leaders from Western Canada in Yellowknife.
In the news today: Banff hosts G7 finance summit, western premiers meet in NWT

In the news today: Banff hosts G7 finance summit, western premiers meet in NWT

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... G7 finance summit underway in Banff Top economic officials from the G7 are gathering for a full day of closed-door discussions in Banff, Alta.
Elections Canada confirms win for NDP incumbent Lori Idlout in Nunavut

Elections Canada confirms win for NDP incumbent Lori Idlout in Nunavut

IQALUIT — Elections Canada has confirmed NDP incumbent Lori Idlout has won the riding of Nunavut over Liberal challenger Kilikvak Kabloona. The results were posted on Elections Canada's website Friday evening after a vote validation process.

Nunavut election result not validated as ballot box held up in cargo by blizzard

OTTAWA — The federal election result in Nunavut still has not been validated by Elections Canada, because one final ballot box has been delayed by a blizzard.
N.W.T. closely monitoring measles vaccine supply as top docs in North face down virus

N.W.T. closely monitoring measles vaccine supply as top docs in North face down virus

Health officials in Northwest Territories are closely monitoring measles vaccine supply, while those in Nunavut work to boost immunization in low-uptake areas amid concern the virus could spread in Canada's North. Dr.
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won't run in next election

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won't run in next election

Before he decided to run in the 2022 leadership campaign to become premier of the Yukon, Ranj Pillai says he had a conversation with his son on the shores of the Yukon River. Pillai said they discussed what it would mean to take on the job.