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New ferry for Dawson City expected in 2029 • Apr. 30, 2025, 8:52 AM ET (CBC)
Dawson City, Yukon's George Black ferry nears retirement after serving town for over 50 years • Apr. 25, 2025, 6:11 AM ET (CBC)
Trial continues for man charged with refusing breathalyzer test after fatal crash in Dawson City, Yukon • Apr. 12, 2025, 3:06 AM ET (CBC)
Warm weather, rain force early closure of Dawson City, Yukon's ice bridge • Apr. 8, 2025, 6:02 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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