Yukon gets $45-million to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery
May 6, 2024
The federal government is contributing $45-million to help prevent landslides along the Whitehorse Escarpment with the aim to protect the land under Whitehorse International Airport and its access road to the Yukon’s capital.The escarpment has been plagued by landslides in the last several years, prompting the construction of a protective barrier along the access route.A statement from Infrastructure Canada says there’s a plan to move the route farther away from the base of the escarpment to reduce the risks posed by slides.
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May 19, 2024 - 11:37 | Tessa Bennett | Global News - Canada
A collision involving two boats — described as a fishing-style boat and a speedboat — left three people dead and five injured Saturday night at a lake north of Kingston, Ont.
May 19, 2024 - 11:37 | Tessa Bennett | Global News - Ottawa
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