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A motorcycle charity aiming to spotlight northern food insecurity is asking Yukoners to help fill trailers of donated food, after its co‑founder appeared before Whitehorse city council on June 1 to outline a 2027 humanitarian ride to Tuktoyaktuk.

Wild Wolves of Canada co‑founder Grainger Thompson told council the Edmonton‑based nonprofit is preparing a 15‑day ride from...


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Margaret Commodore, a former Yukon cabinet minister whose leadership opened political doors for Indigenous women across Canada, died June 1 at 93.

Her death prompted tributes from political leaders and those she mentored, who say her influence continues to shape the territory’s political landscape.

Commodore was first elected in 1982 and went on to win three mor...


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Over a dozen youth focused community projects will soon be receiving government cheques after being selected as recipients of Yukon’s Youth Investment Fund.

Money from the approximately $50,000 fund is distributed twice a year to selected projects and organizations aimed at providing opportunities to youth under 19 across the territory.

According to a June 1 pre...


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Professional basketball is coming north of the 60th parallel this summer with the announcement of the inaugural 2026 REAL North Classic.

The three-day event will take place from July 1 to 4, and will feature several community events with players from the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) in addition to its headliner professional game between the Calgary Surge and...


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Officials from Yukon Wildfire Management are reminding the public to observe safe burning practices after crews from YWFM and the Watson Lake Fire Department responded to a human-caused wildfire over the weekend.

Wildfire information officer Mike Fancie said this is the 11th wildfire in the territory this season and the ninth fire to be attributed to human causes.

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