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Parts of southern Yukon smash high temperature records over weekend

Parts of southern Yukon smash high temperature records over weekend

Carmacks area hit 14.2 C on March 17, exceeding old daily max temperature record of 10.6 C in 2018
Whitehorse public can still voice views on denser zoning

Whitehorse public can still voice views on denser zoning

Planned bylaw will make it easier to develop buildings with up to four units
Yukon unemployment rate remains lowest in Canada

Yukon unemployment rate remains lowest in Canada

February stats show Yukon jobless rate falls while national rate sees small hike
Normal flows predicted in Yukon melt except for Porcupine, Klondike, Peel basins

Normal flows predicted in Yukon melt except for Porcupine, Klondike, Peel basins

North saw more snowpack than usual, while southern Yukon got closer to or below average levels
Whitehorse man accused of child sex crimes denied bail

Whitehorse man accused of child sex crimes denied bail

Billy Dean Hank Callahan-Smith has been charged with sexual interference, sex assault and kidnapping
Yukon government sells 5th and Rogers lot to private developer for $1

Yukon government sells 5th and Rogers lot to private developer for $1

Lot expected to be developed for residential and commercial use
Haines Junction development aims to meet rising housing need

Haines Junction development aims to meet rising housing need

Lots will be available in the summer of 2025
Whitehorse man charged in armed break-in attempts not criminally responsible

Whitehorse man charged in armed break-in attempts not criminally responsible

The case against Cole Sinclair has been referred to the Yukon Review Board for a disposition hearing
‘Low-quality leadership’: Yukon Education department criticized around EA changes

‘Low-quality leadership’: Yukon Education department criticized around EA changes

Education Minister Jeanie McLean is trying to get “back to the same page” with partners
Team Yukon’s athletic prowess on full display on day 5 of Arctic Winter Games

Team Yukon’s athletic prowess on full display on day 5 of Arctic Winter Games

While Team Alaska leads the medal standings, Team Yukon is in a solid second with 100-plus medals