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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Yukon Metals Begins Inaugural Drilling Program at High-Grade Copper Zone of AZ Property
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yukon Metals Corp. (CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTCQB: YMMCF) ('Yukon Metals' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce it has commenced the inaugural drilling program at its 11,755-hectare AZ Project, located 6 kilometers west of the Alaska Highway and 36 kilometres south of Beaver Creek, Yukon. The fully funded exploration program includes 2,000 metres of diamond drilling, along with extensive geological mapping and rock-chip sampling across several high-priority targets. (Figure 4). 2025 AZ Drilling Program: 2,000 metres of diamond drilling of extensive copper mineralization at Chair Mountain, with surface values up to 3.49% copper (Figures 1 and 5). Hole AZ25-001 contains malachite and azurite down to 22.4m (Figure 2). Follow-up on the Nutzotin skarn mineral occurrence, where historic trench samples returned up to 10.3% copper (AR # 095814) as well as testing of an intrusive-hosted chalcopyrite-bearing vein system (Figure 4). Yukon-based and local First Nation contractors engaged: drill pads constructed by Minconsult in partnership with Vision Quest Drilling, a Kluane First Nation citizen-owned company; helicopter support provided by Yukon-based Capital Helicopters; drilling services contracted to Platinum Drilling; camp services provided by Käganì, a Kluane First Nation citizen-owned enterprise in partnership with longstanding Yukon-based exploration contractor - Archer Cathro. 'We are encouraged by the presence of visible copper oxide minerals, including malachite and azurite (Figures 2 and 3), observed in the upper portion of the first hole at AZ,' said Rory Quinn, President & CEO of Yukon Metals. 'These visual indicators align well with our exploration model, and we look forward to receiving assay results to confirm the extent and grade of mineralization.'Figure 1 – First drill rig mobilized at the AZ Project. Photo taken June 6, 2 – Drill core from hole AZ25-001 at 22.4m containing malachite, azurite, and pyrite. Photo taken June 7, 3 – Drill core from hole AZ25-001 at 13.4m highlighting strongly oxidized core with abundant azurite mineralization. Photo taken June 7, 4 - Interpreted mineralization trend the focus of the 2025 field program at AZ highlighted along with 2024 prospected gossan area. Building on last season's successful prospecting at Chair Mountain, where rock chip samples returned up to 3.49% copper (see YMC news release issued January 15, 2025 here), the Company has identified a high-priority target area extending an additional 2.5 kilometers toward the Nutzotin mineral occurrence. Notably, hematite alteration (see YMC news release issued February 19, 2025 here) observed at surface and the presence of multiple copper occurrences along this corridor suggest the potential for a porphyry-style 5 - Sample K140202 grading 3.49% Cu at AZ Project. About the AZ Project In September 2024, Yukon Metals conducted a helicopter-supported mapping and sampling program on its AZ property. A prominent zone of orange iron-stained and altered rocks was followed over 1.2 kilometres on the north and eastern flanks of Chair Mountain. Consistent copper mineralization was found along the prospected area. Of the sixty rock-chip samples taken, 18 samples showing significant copper content, assayed from 0.12-3.49%. Hematite alteration was also noted in the area. This can be associated with oxidized hydrothermal fluids, which are key drivers in forming major porphyry copper deposits. Rock-chip samples were collected in quartz veins within basalt and andesite volcanic rocks in both outcrop and float exposures near the ridge tops. This area is coincident with a major topographic lineament, mapped regionally as a NW trending fault zone, that extends a further kilometer down to Sanpete Creek (a past alluvial gold producer) and the property boundary to the southeast. The large gossan and mineralized veins provide evidence of a large hydrothermal system driving fluids through the faults and fractures on Chair Mountain. Strongly clay-altered biotite-quartz diorite dykes were mapped in the vicinity of mineralization and are interpreted to be part of the Nutzotin suite of intrusions. Grant of Equity Incentive Awards Yukon Metals announces that it has granted a total of 2,594,000 options ("Equity Incentive Awards") to various employees, consultants, directors, and officers of the Company. The Equity Incentive Awards have been granted pursuant to the Company's Omnibus Incentive Plan and are subject to vesting provisions. The options have an exercise price of $0.53 per share and will expire five years from the date of grant. Qualified Person The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Helena Kuikka, VP Exploration for Yukon Metals and a Qualified Person (as defined by National Instrument 43-101). About Yukon Metals Corp. Yukon Metals is well financed and represents a property portfolio built on over 30 years of prospecting by the Berdahl family, the prospecting team behind Snowline Gold's portfolio of primary gold assets. The Yukon Metals portfolio consists primarily of copper-gold and silver-lead-zinc assets, with a substantial gold and silver component. The Company is led by an experienced Board of Directors and Management Team across technical and finance disciplines. Yukon Metals is focused on fostering sustainable growth and prosperity within Yukon's local communities, while simultaneously enhancing stakeholder value. Our strategy centers around inclusivity and shared prosperity, offering both community members and investors the chance to contribute to, and benefit from, our ventures The Yukon The Yukon ranks 10th most prospective for mineral potential across global jurisdictions according to the Fraser Institute's 2023 Survey of Mining Companies and is host to a highly experienced and conscientious local workforce, fostered by a long culture of exploration coupled with deep respect for the land. Recent major discoveries with local roots such as Snowline Gold's Rogue Project - Valley Discovery, demonstrate the Yukon's potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF YUKON METALS CORP. 'Rory Quinn' Rory Quinn, President & CEOEmail: roryquinn@ 604-366-4408 For additional information please contact: Kaeli GattensVice President, Investor Relations & CommunicationsYukon Metals kaeligattens@ CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This news release contains certain forward-looking information, including information about the metal association and geology of the prospect areas at the AZ project, including Chair Mountain, Nutzotin, Wrangell and California, the accuracy of the copper mineralization, the potential for economic grades of copper, silver and gold, Yukon's potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities, and the Company's future plans and intentions. Wherever possible, words such as 'may', 'will', 'should', 'could', 'expect', 'plan', 'intend', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'estimate', 'predict' or 'potential' or the negative or other variations of these words, or similar words or phrases, have been used to identify the forward-looking information. These statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof. Forward-looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking information. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Chair Mountain and other properties not being prospective copper-rich, gold-rich or silver-rich geological systems; rock samples analysed not being representative of overall mineralization; the required assumptions of completed helicopter-supported mapping and sampling programs; not having significant scale and a lack of economic grade minerals; the Yukon not having the potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities; and other risks and uncertainties. See the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in the Company's listing statement dated May 30, 2024, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at for additional risk factors. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise the information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law. References Mitchell, A., (2012). Assessment report describing soil and rock geochemical sampling at the Nutz Property, Nutz 1-30 YD110353-YD110382, NTS 115/K02. Prepared for Strategic Metals Ltd. by Archer, Cathro & Associates (1981) Limited. Whitehorse Mining District, Yukon Territory. February 2012. AR # 095814 Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
Hamilton Spectator
05-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Yukon Chamber of Commerce, business call for pause on EPR program
The Yukon Chamber of Commerce wants the Yukon government to hit the brakes on the extended producer responsibility program. The chamber, which recently announced plans to dissolve , wrote a letter to Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister of Environment Nils Clarke on May 27. The letter calls the extended producer responsibility program 'poorly understood, financially cost-prohibitive, overly complex and administratively expensive, destroying what little profit margin privately-owned Yukon-based businesses have; all at the dawn of a pending global recession.' The extended responsibility program is set to begin this summer across the territory. The program, which was added to the Environment Act in January 2024, puts the responsibility for the collection and recovery of waste with the person who manufactured that waste — i.e., the business or 'steward.' Producer responsibility organizations act on behalf of businesses they've struck agreements with to collect and recover waste. These organizations, according to the Yukon government, lead engagement and communication efforts. According to the Yukon government website for EPR , there are currently four producer responsibility organizations in the territory: Call2Recycle, which focuses on batteries; Interchange Recycling, which takes care of oil, diesel exhaust fluid and antifreeze; Circular Materials, focusing on packaging and paper materials; and Product Care, hazardous and special products. Each organization has its own date to begin implementation of the stewardship plan. Call2Recycle is set to start June 24, Interchange Recycling on Aug. 1, Circular Materials on Nov. 1 and Product Care some point in the fall. The stewardship programs 'must provide reasonable and free access to collection facilities or collection services,' per the 2024 extended producer responsibility regulation legislation. In 2023, YG environmental analyst Natalia Baranova told the News that the government could save 'several millions' of dollars due to the EPR system. An economic analysis prepared for YG , published in 2023, also found that under extended producer responsibility, households, communities and the government would experience cost savings. However, EPR scenarios in the analysis were more costly overall, per the report. But the chamber's letter, signed by chair John Campbell, says that the cost of goods in the Yukon will rise due to the EPR program. 'This 'solution' - the EPR program - does not match viable or realistic Yukoner or program needs considering our small population and distance to market for appropriate recycling, not to mention that it appears as though the EPR is a tariff - a tax by a new name - and that this new YTG Tariff will be passed on to the consumer who will pay into multiple recycling or EPR programs each time the product is warehoused, distributed or consumed,' reads the letter. 'This program will cause financial harm to businesses and to consumers, while misleading Yukoners, operators and consumers that the EPR will make a positive impact in environmental waste diversion.' The letter asks the government to delay the implementation of the program and review the financial implications, and consider 'alternative, realistic models that don't have our small business community and economy bearing sole financial responsibility to divert waste in our territory.' The letter followed a different letter, sent to Clarke on May 21 by Alan Lebedoff, the president of ALX Exploration Services. He calculated that the EPR program would cost his business an extra $100,000 a year. 'Your claim that these costs will not affect consumers ignores basic economics: businesses, classified as 'stewards' under the regulations, will pass these costs to consumers, further driving up the cost of living in an already expensive territory,' wrote Lebedoff. He also asked the government to delay the implementation of the program until December 2026. He also asked that the government conduct a 'transparent, collaborative economic impact assessment with businesses' and engage directly with mining companies and other stakeholders. The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, a national non-profit, also wrote to Clarke and Pillai on May 30. They asked that the roll-out be paused until 2026. They also want to see a 'full economic impact analysis, including comparative cost modeling and recession scenario testing.' They also want the government to raise the exemption threshold to include businesses making $2 million in annual revenue (up from $1 million), to treat each franchise location as a separate entity, and have enforcement take an education-first approach for the first year of implementation. They also ask the government to consider 'alternative models' like 'shared municipal-territorial stewardship or limiting the list of prescribed products to ease the transition.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CBC
29-03-2025
- Business
- CBC
New Arctic security institute encourages diplomacy with the U.S. on northern defence
Social Sharing The public launch of the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security on Thursday provided some baseline information on northern defence — and highlighted the need for continued relations with the U.S. military amid current political tensions. The Yukon-based institute, which received $300,000 from Ottawa last November, hosted "Conference Zero" at the Gold Rush Inn in Whitehorse. Speakers represented the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and other federal agencies, as well as the U.S. Consulate. The institute is a Yukon government project, although its mandate is to eventually separate from government and establish itself as an independent think-tank. It's steered by the premier and a development board representing the federal government, Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon University. Premier Ranj Pillai said the institute will bring decisions about Arctic security — and related infrastructure investments — to the local level. During his remarks to the conference, Pillai conceded that Arctic security discussions run parallel with heightening political tensions between Canada and the U.S. He recalled a "chilling" recent meeting between Canadian premiers and the U.S. deputy chief of staff in Washington, D.C. "The first comment was, 'Your problems will go away if you become the 51st state,'" Pillai said — arresting all hope for a congenial conversation about new trade opportunities. Despite this, the Canadian North still has a working relationship with the U.S. on defense, Pillai said. The institute itself is modelled after the Ted Stevens Centre for Arctic Security Studies in Anchorage, Alaska. Andrew Smith, intergovernmental relations officer with the Yukon government, is the project lead and sole coordinator for the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security. He said they have maintained a positive relationship with their counterparts in Alaska despite political tensions. "They [at the Stevens Centre] know that having these conversations, getting people together, building leadership together, is going to benefit us on both sides," Smith said. "Regardless of external factors — things have to outlast that." U.S. Consul General spoke on strengthening cross-boundary relationships U.S. Consul General Jim Dehart, whose consular district includes B.C. and the Yukon, spoke at the conference. Dehart declined to speak at length about the Trump administration, but offered one piece of advice: "Take [the president] at face value. Take what he says seriously, even take it literally, and go from there." The U.S.'s national strategy for the Arctic, which was introduced in 2022 and drafted plans for defence and environmental protections, went out with the previous administration, Dehart said. The Trump administration will eventually write its own plan. Dehart said his office still wants to strengthen cross-border relationships, like the one between the Yukon and Alaska, and to continue to approach defence diplomatically. "I think to be most effective, we need the utmost collaboration with Canada," Dehart said. "Personally, I want that to be seamless. It's pretty important." Dehart also criticized Canada's spending on NATO. "It's trending in the right direction, but quite honestly, Canada has a ways to go," he said. Arctic facing 'unprecedented number of threats': CSIS Nicole Giles addressed the conference on behalf of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Giles said the Arctic is facing an unprecedented number of threats. "Quite frankly, they are beginning to overwhelm our capacities to confront alone," Giles said. Giles said there's a broad range of threats, from foreign interference to violent extremism and cyber attacks. He added that those threats are targeting all levels of government, from the territorial level to First Nations governments and even school councils. "The bottom line, from our perspective, is that national security is no longer the sole domain of the federal government," Giles said. "Those attending this conference may be targets of national security threats, but you're also part of the solution."
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
IUD insertions can be extremely painful, and in Yukon there's no standard to deal with it
Brenna Symanski vividly remembers the pain of having her intrauterine device (IUD) changed. "For a split second, it felt like every cell in my body was on fire," she recalled. An IUD insertion is a procedure involving a tiny T-shaped device being inserted through the vagina and cervix and into the uterus to provide years of highly effective contraception. But the experience of the procedure, and how painful it is, can vary widely between women — highlighting the fact that there is no standard approach to pain management when it comes to IUD insertions. Symanski grew up in the Yukon and lives in Whitehorse. The first time she had an IUD inserted she was 16. She says that time the experience was fine. She was given lidocaine, a topical gel anesthesia used to numb the uterus. She assumed getting the IUD changed would be a similar experience. It wasn't. "I screamed so loud," recalled Symanski. She says the nurse did not seem sympathetic, and told her "to imagine how much worse having a baby would be." "And meanwhile, I'm trying not to pass out," Symanski said. After the procedure, she says she couldn't walk on her own and her partner had to help her to her car. She feels that there was a dismissive approach to her pain during the procedure. "It's just really sad that women's pain is just written off… I felt like I was annoying the nurses, by being in pain." Megan Manion, also in Whitehorse, says she was nervous about getting her IUD because she'd had painful experiences in the past. She asked at the clinic if there was anything they could give her ahead of time for the pain and says the nurse told her it would only be a little pinch. She says that was not her experience. "Like, I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but I was in tears I was in so much pain," said Manion. Megan Manion of Whitehorse said she 'was in tears I was in so much pain,' when she had her IUD inserted. (Submitted by Megan Manion) She says the female doctor told her not to be such a baby about it. Experiences can vary based on provider There are several places in Whitehorse that provide IUD insertions, and experiences can vary depending where people go. Only one place — the Yukon Sexual Health Clinic — offers Penthrox, an inhaled anesthetic that patients breath in and out during insertion. Michelle McCulloch, a nurse practitioner who helps run the clinic, says Penthrox "essentially blocks the sensation of pain." Penthrox has only been available at the clinic since November, and patients who opt to have it are charged around $100. The clinic has been donated some funds to cover the cost for people who can't afford it. CBC News spoke to several other women in Yukon who had IUDs inserted at other clinics. They said they were offered lidocaine, or were told to take ibuprofen or acetaminophen before or after. Some felt their pain and anxiety were not taken seriously. Justine Fair is a Yukon-based physician who specializes in women's health. She was instrumental in bringing Penthrox to Whitehorse. "I've thought for a long time there's no other procedure that we do as family physicians that has this amount of pain without putting people to sleep," said Fair. "I've been inserting IUDs for more than a decade, and I know that it causes pain, and it's always been frustrating that we didn't have anything better." Fair argues that women's experience of pain is "probably underappreciated and/or underreported." Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) can be extremely painful for some women, and in Yukon the experience can vary depending on where it's done and what sort of pain-management options are available. (Ben Nelms/CBC) At the Yukon Sexual Health Clinic, patients seeking an IUD have a consultation so the health care provider can understand their past experiences with IUD insertions. "Whether or not they've had pregnancies and deliveries, past traumas, anxiety levels, and whether or not they've been sexually active," said McCulloch. Those conversations help determine what pain or anxiety medications are recommended for the patient. In rare cases, women are offered the option of being sedated at the hospital. Alethea Stobbe, is the territory's director of integrated health which oversees the Whitehorse walk-in clinic, the Dawson City Medical Clinic, and the Yukon midwifery program. She says there is no policy dictating a pain-management regiment for IUD insertions, but says it's standard to consult with the patient before a procedure about the options. She cites ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and lidocaine as options. "I think the majority of us are working to provide evidence-based care. But I also know there is some variation depending on where you're accessing," said Stobbe. Research indicates mixed results According to Fair, part of the issue is that there is no proven best option for managing women's pain. She says some studies indicate success with certain medications, while others recommend alternatives. "In my experience, different physicians use what they either research themselves or what they have found works the best for the patient population that they're serving," said Fair. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada also says the research into what works best is so far inconclusive. It has a list of medication recommendations for IUD procedures, including lidocaine, ketoprofen, ketorolac, naproxen (Aleve), and tramadol. The society also says Penthrox, or methoxyflurane, is an effective option though there is no data specifically on using it during IUD insertions. There is also no national standard for pain management with IUDs. Health Canada says provinces and territories are better suited to mandate any such guidelines. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada says the health-care provider and patient should work together to develop an appropriate pain management plan. That can leave people who are looking to access an IUD in the somewhat vulnerable position of having to advocate for themselves. McCulloch says it's important for people to know what their options are. "If they are talking to a provider and they don't feel like they're being offered pain control, or management of anxiety, they should advocate for themselves to look for other options," said McCulloch. McCulloch also says she's been getting good feedback recently from patients at the Yukon Sexual Health Clinic, who are reporting "the best experience they've had with a painful procedure." "[That's] because of the knowledge they have and the medications that are offered," she said.
CBC
26-03-2025
- Health
- CBC
IUD insertions can be extremely painful, and in Yukon there's no standard to deal with it
Brenna Symanski vividly remembers the pain of having her intrauterine device (IUD) changed. "For a split second, it felt like every cell in my body was on fire," she recalled. An IUD insertion is a procedure involving a tiny T-shaped device being inserted through the vagina and cervix and into the uterus to provide years of highly effective contraception. But the experience of the procedure, and how painful it is, can vary widely between women — highlighting the fact that there is no standard approach to pain management when it comes to IUD insertions. Symanski grew up in the Yukon and lives in Whitehorse. The first time she had an IUD inserted she was 16. She says that time the experience was fine. She was given lidocaine, a topical gel anesthesia used to numb the uterus. She assumed getting the IUD changed would be a similar experience. It wasn't. "I screamed so loud," recalled Symanski. She says the nurse did not seem sympathetic, and told her "to imagine how much worse having a baby would be." "And meanwhile, I'm trying not to pass out," Symanski said. After the procedure, she says she couldn't walk on her own and her partner had to help her to her car. She feels that there was a dismissive approach to her pain during the procedure. "It's just really sad that women's pain is just written off… I felt like I was annoying the nurses, by being in pain." Megan Manion, also in Whitehorse, says she was nervous about getting her IUD because she'd had painful experiences in the past. She asked at the clinic if there was anything they could give her ahead of time for the pain and says the nurse told her it would only be a little pinch. She says that was not her experience. "Like, I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but I was in tears I was in so much pain," said Manion. She says the female doctor told her not to be such a baby about it. Experiences can vary based on provider There are several places in Whitehorse that provide IUD insertions, and experiences can vary depending where people go. Only one place — the Yukon Sexual Health Clinic — offers Penthrox, an inhaled anesthetic that patients breath in and out during insertion. Michelle McCulloch, a nurse practitioner who helps run the clinic, says Penthrox "essentially blocks the sensation of pain." Penthrox has only been available at the clinic since November, and patients who opt to have it are charged around $100. The clinic has been donated some funds to cover the cost for people who can't afford it. CBC News spoke to several other women in Yukon who had IUDs inserted at other clinics. They said they were offered lidocaine, or were told to take ibuprofen or acetaminophen before or after. Some felt their pain and anxiety were not taken seriously. Justine Fair is a Yukon-based physician who specializes in women's health. She was instrumental in bringing Penthrox to Whitehorse. "I've thought for a long time there's no other procedure that we do as family physicians that has this amount of pain without putting people to sleep," said Fair. "I've been inserting IUDs for more than a decade, and I know that it causes pain, and it's always been frustrating that we didn't have anything better." Fair argues that women's experience of pain is "probably underappreciated and/or underreported." At the Yukon Sexual Health Clinic, patients seeking an IUD have a consultation so the health care provider can understand their past experiences with IUD insertions. "Whether or not they've had pregnancies and deliveries, past traumas, anxiety levels, and whether or not they've been sexually active," said McCulloch. Those conversations help determine what pain or anxiety medications are recommended for the patient. In rare cases, women are offered the option of being sedated at the hospital. Alethea Stobbe, is the territory's director of integrated health which oversees the Whitehorse walk-in clinic, the Dawson City Medical Clinic, and the Yukon midwifery program. She says there is no policy dictating a pain-management regiment for IUD insertions, but says it's standard to consult with the patient before a procedure about the options. She cites ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and lidocaine as options. "I think the majority of us are working to provide evidence-based care. But I also know there is some variation depending on where you're accessing," said Stobbe. Research indicates mixed results According to Fair, part of the issue is that there is no proven best option for managing women's pain. She says some studies indicate success with certain medications, while others recommend alternatives. "In my experience, different physicians use what they either research themselves or what they have found works the best for the patient population that they're serving," said Fair. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada also says the research into what works best is so far inconclusive. It has a list of medication recommendations for IUD procedures, including lidocaine, ketoprofen, ketorolac, naproxen (Aleve), and tramadol. The society also says Penthrox, or methoxyflurane, is an effective option though there is no data specifically on using it during IUD insertions. There is also no national standard for pain management with IUDs. Health Canada says provinces and territories are better suited to mandate any such guidelines. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada says the health-care provider and patient should work together to develop an appropriate pain management plan. That can leave people who are looking to access an IUD in the somewhat vulnerable position of having to advocate for themselves. McCulloch says it's important for people to know what their options are. "If they are talking to a provider and they don't feel like they're being offered pain control, or management of anxiety, they should advocate for themselves to look for other options," said McCulloch. McCulloch also says she's been getting good feedback recently from patients at the Yukon Sexual Health Clinic, who are reporting "the best experience they've had with a painful procedure."
