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Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative

Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative

I cover Whitehorse city council for the Yukon News, but I'm also often on stories from across the Yukon and beyond. When I'm not reporting, you can find me crocheting or baking sourdough bread.

Phone
867-667-6285 x 1611
Email
talar.stockton@yukon-news.com

Recent Work by Talar

'Endearing ties': Alaska gives bipartisan support to Canadian sovereignty

'Endearing ties': Alaska gives bipartisan support to Canadian sovereignty

Now out of the Alaska legislature, House Joint Resolution 11 makes its way to the Alaskan senate
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Balloon shot down over Yukon exposes communications failures: PhD student

Balloon shot down over Yukon exposes communications failures: PhD student

Presentation given at inaugural conference of the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security in Whitehorse analyzed government communications during February 2023 downing of balloon over the Yukon
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Alaskan resolution supporting Canadian sovereignty passes

Alaskan resolution supporting Canadian sovereignty passes

Amid tensions between the United States and Canada, the Yukon's Western neighbour passed a resolution acknowledging Canada's sovereignty — while also warning against counter-measures
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Alaskan volcano near Anchorage likely to erupt before end of year

Alaskan volcano near Anchorage likely to erupt before end of year

While the likelihood of Mount Spurr erupting soon has increased, it's not yet clear if the Yukon will be affected.
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Canadian woman home after visa rejection led to 11 days in U.S. custody

Canadian woman home after visa rejection led to 11 days in U.S. custody

Jasmine Mooney moved to Arizona after detention by ICE at California/Mexico border
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Here's what the Yukon's premier talked about with Donald Trump Jr.

Here's what the Yukon's premier talked about with Donald Trump Jr.

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai said the meeting focused on U.S.-Canada trade
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Yukon amends municipal oath to allow Dawson councillors who wouldn't swear to Crown to take office

Yukon amends municipal oath to allow Dawson councillors who wouldn't swear to Crown to take office

Council-elect refused to swear oath of allegiance to King Charles III. New regulation allows oath to laws and constitution
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Body found on B.C. river bank prompts Yukon RCMP investigation

Body found on B.C. river bank prompts Yukon RCMP investigation

Watson Lake RCMP say they were notified of a body on the bank of the Liard River in B.C. on Oct. 28
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