January 14, 2022

First Nation in the Yukon declares emergency due to drug-related deaths

A First Nation in the Yukon has declared a state of emergency after three community members died from drug-related causes last week. The Carcross/Tagish First Nation says it made the declaration in hopes it will help address the territory's ongoing drug crisis.

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