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Classes cancelled at Whitehorse school on April 26 following trespassing incident

RCMP were called twice to the school on April 25, according to Education department email to parents

Apr 26, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Canada-U.S. border crossing near Dawson City gets extended 2024 operating season

Little Gold Creek border post to begin operations for the 2024 season on May 17 and close Sept. 15

Apr 26, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Small landslide reported on Robert Service Way Escarpment

Traffic will remain open as escarpment is closely monitored.

Apr 26, 2024 5:49 PM Read more >

First Nations leaders let down by Yukon Party delaying health authority act

Two committee leads say Official Opposition should’ve allowed health minister to break house rules

Apr 26, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

What’s a commissioner? Past Yukon commissioner’s new book tells office’s history

Angélique Bernard aims to educate readers about the commissioner’s office and how it has changed

Apr 26, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Jury in coroner’s inquest rules 4 deaths at Whitehorse Emergency Shelter “accidental”

Jurors also issued eight recommendations to avoid similar deaths

Apr 26, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Whitehorse Rotary Club to hold dinner fundraiser for local food bank

The East Coast-themed dinner event aims to raise funds for the food bank to build its own kitchen

Apr 25, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Ice jam flooding risk prompts Klondike Valley evacuation alert

Residents advised to prepare to leave should water rise. River breakup expected within days

Apr 25, 2024 4:27 PM Read more >

Jury for coroner’s inquest into 4 deaths deliberates in Whitehorse

Inquest is probing deaths of four Indigenous women at Whitehorse Emergency Shelter in 2022 and 2023

Apr 25, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Yukon Education doubles number of teachers on call but challenges persist

Department doesn’t have official data on school-level staffing adjustments

Apr 25, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >