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Jake Howarth

Jake Howarth

As a reporter with the News, I focus on covering stories from the courts. Since joining as a reporter in July 2024, I have been dedicated to delivering impactful, community-driven journalism that informs Yukoners.

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867-667-6285 ext. 1605
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Recent Work by Jake

Yukon eyes $7.6B in annual growth from proposed grid link to B.C.

Yukon eyes $7.6B in annual growth from proposed grid link to B.C.

Potential benefits of the proposed Yukon-B.C. grid connection outlined in a Yukon Development Corporation report released Oct. 1
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Fire at remote Yukon mine camp leaves 2 dead, coroner investigating

Fire at remote Yukon mine camp leaves 2 dead, coroner investigating

Two seasonal B.C. workers dead after fire at Brewer Creek mine camp, 100 kilometres south of Dawson City
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U.S. military aircraft to fly through the Yukon for 9-12 months

U.S. military aircraft to fly through the Yukon for 9-12 months

U.S. Army sending helicopters through the territory to help set up a new Combat Aviation Brigade for the 11th Airborne Division in Alaska
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Top 2026 NHL prospect Gavin McKenna trades Canadian juniors for U.S. college

Top 2026 NHL prospect Gavin McKenna trades Canadian juniors for U.S. college

McKenna has opted for the college route instead of WHL
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Social media outdoors influencer fined for illegally hunting 3 Yukon bears

Social media outdoors influencer fined for illegally hunting 3 Yukon bears

Tristan Hamm pleaded guilty to illegally hunting three bears and obtaining hunting licenses as a non-resident
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Yukon hospice patient reunited with beloved husky for a final farewell

Yukon hospice patient reunited with beloved husky for a final farewell

Linda Fair bids a final farewell to her beloved husky, Kilo, while recounting her journey across Canada by bicycle with her team of five dogs
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$486M Dempster Highway upgrade to boost Arctic security and connectivity

$486M Dempster Highway upgrade to boost Arctic security and connectivity

Dempster Highway has now been opened up to federal funding by being included in the Yukon Resource Gateway Project
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Yukon couple shuffled to multiple airports by Air Canada awarded $10,000 in court

Yukon couple shuffled to multiple airports by Air Canada awarded $10,000 in court

Yukon Small Claims Court orders payment for costs and damages after pair were treated "shamefully" and forced to cancel Cuba vacation
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