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Yukon Party’s premier-designate Currie Dixon says their election ‘generational shift’
The Yukon’s premier-designate says he’s ready to start implementing key promises from his election campaign…
Leader Currie Dixon says voters wanted change as Yukon Party wins majority government
WHITEHORSE — Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon says Yukon voters have opted for change by…
Craig’s crew rock solid on opening day in mixed curling championship
ASSINIBOIA — Miles Craig of Victoria had a successful opening day at the Canadian Mixed…
Gavin McKenna breaks late tie with first goal for Penn State in a 4-2 win over Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Gavin McKenna scored his first goal for Penn State on a…
Gavin McKenna has 2 assists in Penn State debut in 6-3 victory over Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Gavin McKenna had two first-period assists in his Penn State debut,…
Yukoners going to the polls Nov. 3, territory’s premier says
The next Yukon territorial election will happen on Nov. 3, the last possible day allowed…
Canada Post strike prompts Elections Yukon to make changes ahead of vote
Elections Yukon is making changes to how some people can vote in the upcoming territorial…
Flu shot rollout begins this week as doctors urge vaccination for people at risk
TORONTO — Flu and COVID-19 vaccine shots are available in parts of the country this…
Ione Christensen, famed for Yukon politics, century-old sourdough starter, dies at 91
A powerhouse politician who broke glass ceilings in Canada, Ione Christensen is being remember both…
Yukon, Alaska sign agreement to address missing and murdered Indigenous people
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon has signed an agreement with the state of Alaska to address…
Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before the end of the year
HALIFAX — The Royal Canadian Navy plans to retire some of its older warships this…
Five things to know for the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski
Medicine Hat Tigers phenom Gavin McKenna headlines a stacked field at this year’s Memorial Cup.…
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…
McKenna primed for ‘biggest game’ of career as Tigers battle Knights for Memorial Cup
RIMOUSKI — Gavin McKenna has played on big stages before. The Medicine Hat Tigers’ star…
Hockey phenom Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State for upcoming NCAA season
Gavin McKenna’s long-rumoured move to the NCAA is official. In a game-changing decision for junior…
Here’s a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…
Fire again threatens Lytton, B.C., one of hundreds of blazes across Canada
This week marks the fourth anniversary of a deadly wildfire that destroyed the British Columbia…
In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal’s trash problem
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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…
Here’s a list of May inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says.…
Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster
The court-appointed receiver of a Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic heap-leach facility failure…
In the news today: Search to continue for hikers after Banff rockfall
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier
WHITEHORSE — Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party…
Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition
Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a…