DAWSON CITY – Dawson isn’t closing its doors to visitors, but both Mayor Wayne Potoroka and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Chief Roberta
Joseph have defined the terms under which visitors are welcome, given the COVID-19 case surge.
Yukoners are on edge, their joint statement begins, “and while we can envision the day when we are able to gather without restrictions or concern we are not there yet.
“If you are planning to visit the Klondike, we ask that you commit to following the guidance issued by the Chief Medical Officer regarding responsible travel through rural communities.
“We also ask that you keep it attuned to any public health advisories and notices, practice the safe-six-plus-one while you’re here, and keep to your social bubble.”
Panel recommends bold, transformative overhaul of Yukon mining industry
Yukon s mining regime needs a major overhaul, according to the final report from an independent panel appointed by the territorial government. The Mineral Development Strategy report was released Thursday.
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Posted: Apr 16, 2021 11:34 AM CT | Last Updated: April 16
A mining claim in Dawson City, Yukon. An independent panel appointed by the Yukon government says it s time for new mining laws in the territory to ensure the industry is sustainable and benefits local communities.(Julie Landry/Radio-Canada)
Yukon s mining regime needs a major overhaul, according to the final report from an independent panel appointed by the territorial government.
Posted: Apr 10, 2021 8:00 AM CT | Last Updated: April 10
A censored screenshot of a Yukon government map marking S w Point in Yukon.(Steve Silva/CBC/Government of Yukon)
Warning: This article discusses an offensive slur. CBC has chosen to only use it once for context and censor it in later references.
Yukon s political party leaders all say they want to remove an offensive word from four official place names in the territory.
Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon, Liberal Leader Sandy Silver, and NDP Leader Kate White all say that if elected, they will do what they can to help make the change.