The First Nations communities in the Yukon make up about 25% of the population, and their culture is highly reflected in the territory. The Yukon obtained a recognizable local government in 1895 when it separated from the Northwest Territories (located east of the Yukon) into its own territory...
and connect the capital to other cities and larger towns in the territory. Until the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad (WP&YR) suspended operations in 1982, it carried freight and passengers between Whitehorse andSkagway, Alaska, from which point ocean services to other west coast ports were...
On the Yukon River and under the northern lights, this town is packed with wild spaces and historic charm.
Located at kilometer 1,489 (Mile 925) on the Alaska Highway 97, Whitehorse is known as a quiet retreat from some of the bustling cities to the south. Spread along the Yukon River, this delightful city enjoys waterfront scenery and an abundance of fishing, kayaking and other water sports....
He said struggles over the last few years with illicit drugs in the community of 500 are not that different from larger cities but have been less out in the open, one of the reasons it "really snuck up on us and kind of got out of hand." "We've seen every ...
Situated in the Whitehorse Valley, the climate is milder than that of other northern cities such as Yellowknife, NWT. Thanks to traffic restrictions and greenbelt designations of surrounding areas, Whitehorse can claim it has the least air pollution of any city in the world, as confirmed by ...
At Whitehorse city council’s Jan. 23 meeting, Cabott brought forward a notice of motion to inform council she will bring forward a motion for city administration to review its guidelines for sister cities, analyze its current relationships and whether it would have the ability to add another ...
(now submerged beneath Schwatka Lake, created after 1958 by a hydropower dam). It is the Yukon headquarters of theRoyal Canadian Mounted Policeand is an importanttransportationcentre on the Alaska Highway, linked by air to major North American cities. It has long been an outfitting base for ...
Population by Age Group Top Cities with Populations over 10,000 City Population, 2001 Toronto (metro area) 4,366,508 Ottawa-Hull 827,854 Ottawa-Hull (in Ontario) 629,275 Ottawa-Hull (in Québec) 198,579 Hamilton 618,820 Kitchener 387,319 London 337,318 St. Catharines-Niaga...
Cities are required to have a minimum population of 5,000. Saskatchewan has 9 cities, 33 municipalities, 4 rural municipalities, and 3 villages. 15 JUDICIAL SYSTEM The Canadian Constitution grants provincial jurisdiction over the administration of justice, and allows each province to organize its ...