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Drawn to Mars, these researchers found themselves in Yukon instead

The surprising similarities between Mars and the North brought around 80 astroscientists to the Yukon this week, representing universities and space agencies from all over the world.

Whitehorse hospital patients being treated in offices, hallways during latest capacity surge

An internal memo to Whitehorse hospital staff issued on Wednesday describes the hospitals current state of overload. There were 19 patients without a bed as of that morning, the memo says.

Yukon Nominee Program paused after receiving nearly 600 applications

The Yukon government is temporarily pausing the Yukon Nominee Program.

Public discussions to take place across Yukon preceding new backcountry laws

Yukoners will soon have their say on new rules for the backcountry.

Carbon offsetting not possible at Faro mine cleanup in Yukon, feds say

In a document filed to theYukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board, the federal government callsrecommendations for carbon offsetting at the Faro mine "aspirational, but ultimately not feasible to execute."

Record turnout for school council elections at Whitehorse's Catholic schools

New councils have been elected at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School, Holy Family Elementary,and Christ the King Elementary. A record number of ballots were cast this year.

Whitehorse school council candidate charged with mischief, harassment 3 days before polling day

The school cancelled classes at Holy Family school last Friday due to a conflict with a parent the previous day, triggering a hold-and-secure and an RCMP investigation. Parents were told there would be a security guard on school grounds this week.

Amendment to Yukon's Education Act could help more students who take local courses get credit

The legislation change, passed by Yukon MLAs last week, will help students to take locally developed classes for high school credit.

U.S. gov't paying to upgrade section of Alaska Highway in the Yukon

The funds will upgrade the Yukon side of the highway, which runs between Destruction Bay and the Yukon/Alaska border, also known as the Shakwak corridor.

Yukon environmental assessor warns of delays over record number of assessments

The board says it's experiencing 'organizational challenges' because ofa record-number of active assessments.