Gabrielle Plonka

Premier Ranj Pillai (far right) stands with federal minister Dominic LeBlanc, Yukon MP Brendan Hanley and federal Minister Jean-Yves Duclos in the Yukon legislative building on Feb. 14. (Ranj Pillai/Twitter)

Territorial health transfer increased to 10 years

The Yukon and N.W.T. will both receive $10 million per year, while Nunavut will receive $15 million

Premier Ranj Pillai (far right) stands with federal minister Dominic LeBlanc, Yukon MP Brendan Hanley and federal Minister Jean-Yves Duclos in the Yukon legislative building on Feb. 14. (Ranj Pillai/Twitter)
From left, the First Nation School Board’s trustee chair Dana Tizya-Tramm, interim executive director Melissa Flynn and lead literacy coach Megan Norris. (Submitted)

First Nation School Board refurbishes reading rules

Changes to how reading is taught will begin next year

From left, the First Nation School Board’s trustee chair Dana Tizya-Tramm, interim executive director Melissa Flynn and lead literacy coach Megan Norris. (Submitted)
A police officer is seen in Riverdale during an RCMP search on Jan. 20. Police say that three arrests have now been made. (Submitted)

Police arrest three, seek fourth suspect in online meet-up burglary investigation

Burglaries occurred at meetings via online dating and marketplace

A police officer is seen in Riverdale during an RCMP search on Jan. 20. Police say that three arrests have now been made. (Submitted)
Peter Kirby (far left) is seen at a joint government funding announcement for the Atlin hydro expansion project on April 11, 2022. From left, Kirby stands with the federal minister of Natural Resources, John Wilkinson, then-premier Sandy Silver, John Streicker and Brendan Hanley. (Sandy Silver/Twitter)

Taku River Tlingit accuses former Atlin LP president of embezzling $540,000

The First Nation filed a lawsuit against Kirby with the B.C. Supreme Court on Jan. 24.

Peter Kirby (far left) is seen at a joint government funding announcement for the Atlin hydro expansion project on April 11, 2022. From left, Kirby stands with the federal minister of Natural Resources, John Wilkinson, then-premier Sandy Silver, John Streicker and Brendan Hanley. (Sandy Silver/Twitter)
Daniel LeGoffe is seen wearing an oxygen mask due to a pressurization issue mid-flight to Whitehorse on Feb. 8. He said: “We descended from 33k feet to 10k feet quite quickly as is procedure. We had to emergency land in Prince George. Your training really showed. You’re the most courteous airline service - I would wager to say - in the world!” (Daniel LeGoffe/Facebook)

Whitehorse-bound Air North flight makes emergency landing in Prince George

The aircraft had a pressurization issue, the airline says

Daniel LeGoffe is seen wearing an oxygen mask due to a pressurization issue mid-flight to Whitehorse on Feb. 8. He said: “We descended from 33k feet to 10k feet quite quickly as is procedure. We had to emergency land in Prince George. Your training really showed. You’re the most courteous airline service - I would wager to say - in the world!” (Daniel LeGoffe/Facebook)
The Pine Lake trail, which stretches from the Haines Junction village to the Pine Lake campground, is newly paved thanks to an influx of funding. (Yukon Parks/Facebook)

Yukon Theatre, Guild Hall, White River First Nation receive $1M community space fund

Beaver Creek will have an outdoor gathering space, Yukon Theatre planning a performing arts stage

The Pine Lake trail, which stretches from the Haines Junction village to the Pine Lake campground, is newly paved thanks to an influx of funding. (Yukon Parks/Facebook)
John Streicker, minister of Energy, Mines and Resources. (Yukon News file)

Committee seeking opinions on mining law overhaul

The Yukon government is seeking the public’s opinion before it rewrites the…

John Streicker, minister of Energy, Mines and Resources. (Yukon News file)
Yukon Liberal MLAs stand with Adeline Webber, Administrator of the Yukon, after Ranj Pillai is sworn in as premier on Jan. 14. From left to right, Sandy Silver, Jeremy Harper, John Streicker, Tracy-Anne McPhee, Richard Mostyn, Adeline Webber, Nils Clarke, Jeanie McLean and Ranj Pillai. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Ranj Pillai sworn in as Yukon premier, cabinet sees few changes

Pillai became the 10th premier on Jan. 14

Yukon Liberal MLAs stand with Adeline Webber, Administrator of the Yukon, after Ranj Pillai is sworn in as premier on Jan. 14. From left to right, Sandy Silver, Jeremy Harper, John Streicker, Tracy-Anne McPhee, Richard Mostyn, Adeline Webber, Nils Clarke, Jeanie McLean and Ranj Pillai. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Eugene Alfred introduces Wolf and Crow, one of four pieces by First Nations artists unveiled in the Whitehorse courthouse on Nov. 28. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Wolf, crow, eagle, trout: Yukon First Nations artists adorn courthouse with traditional images

Four pieces of art were officially unveiled at the Whitehorse Law Courts…

Eugene Alfred introduces Wolf and Crow, one of four pieces by First Nations artists unveiled in the Whitehorse courthouse on Nov. 28. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Video surveillance is used in seven Whitehorse schools. (File image)

Whitehorse schools using surveillance cameras violates the privacy act: commissioner

The commissioner issued an investigation into video surveillance in seven schools

Video surveillance is used in seven Whitehorse schools. (File image)
Housing prices broke records from July to September of this year, according to the bureau of statistics. (Courtesy/Pexels)

Cost of average Yukon house rises to $700K

The price of houses, condos and duplexes all broke records

Housing prices broke records from July to September of this year, according to the bureau of statistics. (Courtesy/Pexels)
Single-use paper bags will be banned in the new year. (Mikhail Nilov/Pexels)

Yukon banning single-use paper bags

The Yukon is banning single-use paper bags. The new rule comes into…

Single-use paper bags will be banned in the new year. (Mikhail Nilov/Pexels)
Hidden Valley School. (John Tonin/Yukon News Files)

Lack of operational supervision to blame for botched Hidden Valley investigation: Yukon RCMP

The summary of a review conducted by an Outside RCMP detachment has been released

Hidden Valley School. (John Tonin/Yukon News Files)
Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm (right) and Kwanlin Dün Chief Doris Bill speak to reporters on Oct. 11. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Offender barred from Old Crow released in Whitehorse

A sex offender who was barred from entering Old Crow has now…

Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm (right) and Kwanlin Dün Chief Doris Bill speak to reporters on Oct. 11. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm (right) and Kwanlin Dün Chief Doris Bill speak with reporters on Oct. 11. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation bans sex offender with emergency order, requests public inquiry into release

The First Nation is requesting an apology and a public inquiry into the court process

Vuntut Gwitchin Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm (right) and Kwanlin Dün Chief Doris Bill speak with reporters on Oct. 11. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Yukon Arts Centre staff try to convince concert-goers not to cross their picket line for the Basia Bulat show on Oct. 11. About 22 people picketed after declaring job action earlier that day. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Yukon Arts Centre staff picket concert

Yukon Arts Centre staff have announced job action

Yukon Arts Centre staff try to convince concert-goers not to cross their picket line for the Basia Bulat show on Oct. 11. About 22 people picketed after declaring job action earlier that day. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
New dates have been announced for the 2023 Yukon River Quest. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)
New dates have been announced for the 2023 Yukon River Quest. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)
Police tape is seen on Centennial Street and 14 Avenue in Porter Creek on the evening of Sept. 29. Two people are injured after shots were fired in the neighbourhood, police say. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

Suspect shot in Porter Creek remains unconscious in B.C. hospital

The Whitehorse man who was shot during a police altercation last week…

Police tape is seen on Centennial Street and 14 Avenue in Porter Creek on the evening of Sept. 29. Two people are injured after shots were fired in the neighbourhood, police say. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Runners along the Yukon River waterfront. (Submitted)

Yukoners raise $4K for Terry Fox Foundation

The annual run happened on Sept. 18

Runners along the Yukon River waterfront. (Submitted)
The North Klondike solar power plant located north of Whitehorse. Transitioning almost entirely to renewable energy is one of the Yukon’s goals for 2030. (Solvest/Andrew Serack)

Yukon reports nominal emissions drop in 2020; falling behind on 2030 target

Minister Streicker says there’s a ‘known shortfall’

The North Klondike solar power plant located north of Whitehorse. Transitioning almost entirely to renewable energy is one of the Yukon’s goals for 2030. (Solvest/Andrew Serack)