On Wednesday, a water main break shut down Robert Service School. Crews working underground to repair a broken water main in Dawson City, Yukon on Jan 9, 2026. Efforts are underway to repair the water main that has left a number of Dawson City residents without water. The First Nation said 13 city blocks in the affected area have units with frozen water or sewer lines. "The advisory affects water that comes from the city water plant," said the city’s statement on social media.

Source: CBC News January 12, 2026 18:16 UTC