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nypost.comworld1 day ago
Canada installs cybersecurity sensors on Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut government networks
Cbc reported that the Communications Security Establishment operates digital sensors on IT systems in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. The rollout began in late 2022 and expanded in 2024 after multiple ransomware incidents. The agency shared 150 prevention and detect…
abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisories for Parts of Northern Alaska
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks issued heat advisories for Alaska's Western and Central Arctic Plains and Yukon Flats as temperatures are forecast to reach 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit early this week. Advisories run through Tuesday for the Arctic Plains and through Wedn…
insurancejournal.compolitics17 days ago
Canada to prioritize five power-line projects for federal support
The federal government plans to announce Friday that it will prioritize financial and regulatory support for five intertie projects. The upgrades aim to increase electricity trade between provinces and the Yukon.
New Scientistscience22 days ago
DNA in rodent droppings reveals 700,000-year-old Beringian ecosystem
Researchers extracted genetic material from Arctic ground squirrel faeces preserved in Yukon permafrost. The samples contained DNA from woolly mammoths, steppe bison, horses, wolves, and a large cat species.
yahoo.comworld34 days ago
Scientists Find Ancient DNA in Yukon Squirrel Faeces
Researchers recovered genetic material from extinct and living animals preserved in frozen squirrel faeces in Canada's Yukon territory. The samples include DNA from woolly mammoths and other Ice Age species.
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world48 days ago
Former Carmacks Mayor Lee Bodie Dies at Age 72
The Village of Carmacks announced Monday that Lee Bodie, who served as mayor from 2015 to 2024, has died at 72. Municipal leaders across Yukon are recalling his community service and local projects.
680news.comworld51 days ago
Two Small Wildfires Near Carmacks Extinguished in Past 10 Days
Yukon officials reported two small fires near Carmacks that were put out within the past week and a half. Some residents and visitors said the incidents prompted them to review wildfire preparedness steps.
yahoo.comworld52 days ago
Yukon Eagle Gold Mine Cleanup Costs Reach $301 Million
Financial records show the receiver has spent $301 million on cleanup at the Eagle Gold Mine since August 2024. The Yukon government has loaned $185 million of a $220 million maximum to cover part of the costs.
en.antaranews.comworld54 days ago
Yukon RCMP Adds Community Program Officer and Second Police Dog
The Yukon RCMP is creating a new civilian community program officer position to handle non-police tasks. Funding announced in March also supports additional personnel, equipment upgrades, and possible new facilities.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience95 days ago
Alliance Health to Reopen Primary Care Clinic in Whitehorse Under Nurse Practitioner Management
Alliance Health, co-founded by nurse practitioners Michelle McCullogh and Shawn O'Donovan-Shipman, has signed a letter of intent with the Yukon government to operate a primary care clinic at 106 Lambert St. in Whitehorse. The clinic, formerly River Valley Medical, will reopen on…
manofmany.comtechnology99 days ago
Hypothetical Tesla SUV Lineup for US Market with Model Y Variants and Cyber SUV
A report outlines a potential Tesla SUV lineup for the US, including a standard two-row Model Y, a three-row Model Y L, and a larger Cyber SUV comparable to the GMC Yukon. The lineup would feature all-electric powertrains and self-driving capabilities. This configuration aims to…
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