Source: Jesse Ferreras, Global News, June 26, 2019 A wildfire near Dawson City, Yukon grew to 400 hectares on Wednesday, the same day it was discovered. Lightning sparked the blaze, which is known as the Hunker Summit wildfire, and it’s only expected to grow further, the territory’s Protective Services tweeted. The territory said two helicopters and two… Continue reading Yukon wildfire grows to 400 hectares, and it’s ‘responding minimally’ to firefighting
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‘I deserved it’: Yukon hunter becomes the hunted
Source: Jackie Dunham, CTV News, November 10, 2017 When Todd Pilgrim set out on a crisp, snowy morning to hunt bison north of his home in Whitehorse, Yukon, he had no idea that he would become the one hunted that day. Pilgrim has been trying to kill a bison for 14 years. They’re so hard… Continue reading ‘I deserved it’: Yukon hunter becomes the hunted
Stunning aurora display wows Whitehorse
Social media in Yukon was abuzz Sunday night thanks to an incredible display of northern lights. This year’s “solar maximum” — the peak of an 11-year cycle when more solar flare energy is being released into space, causing auroral activity, likely means a big year for aurora watchers. According to the territory’s Auroracast, conditions should be favourable for more… Continue reading Stunning aurora display wows Whitehorse