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Dawson, Yukon, Canada

Dawson, Yukon, Canada

Dawson City during the gold rush of the 1890s

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Swimming pool in Dawson City, Yukon, temporarily closed due to contaminated water • June 14, 2025, 10:04 AM ET (CBC)

Dawson City business community fears impact of continued placer mining licence delays • May 29, 2025, 4:19 AM ET (CBC)

Delayed placer miner licences could hurt local economy, says Dawson City businesses • May 29, 2025, 1:57 AM ET (CBC)

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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