Gabrielle Plonka

Yukon Comissioner Angelique Bernard and Yukon Premier Sandy Silver were the first to sign a book of condolences that will be sent to Buckingham Palace following the Sept. 8 2022 death of Queen Elizabeth II. The book will be available for signing in the lobby of Taylor House, the Commissioner’s office on Main Street in Whitehorse. An online register of condolences is also available. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon Commissioner opens condolence book for Queen Elizabeth

The commissioner and premier met at Taylor House on Sept. 8.

Yukon Comissioner Angelique Bernard and Yukon Premier Sandy Silver were the first to sign a book of condolences that will be sent to Buckingham Palace following the Sept. 8 2022 death of Queen Elizabeth II. The book will be available for signing in the lobby of Taylor House, the Commissioner’s office on Main Street in Whitehorse. An online register of condolences is also available. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Aliya Grant, left, receives a Yukon outstanding youth acheivement award from Governor General Mary Simon and Yukon Comissioner Angélique Bernard. Bernard said Grant earned the award by always being present at events in her community and helping set up programs for youth. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Four Yukon youth granted achievement awards

Four Yukon youth are being awarded for their community contributions. The Yukon…

Aliya Grant, left, receives a Yukon outstanding youth acheivement award from Governor General Mary Simon and Yukon Comissioner Angélique Bernard. Bernard said Grant earned the award by always being present at events in her community and helping set up programs for youth. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Bands performed all afternoon and night on the Keno main stage. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Keno City Music Festival rocks in rain and shine

The Keno City Music and Film Festival took place over the weekend.…

Bands performed all afternoon and night on the Keno main stage. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
The Canada Games Park at Brock University is seen. This week, nearly 200 Yukon athletes will travel to compete in Niagara. (Courtesy/Canada Summer Games)

Team Yukon sets for Canada Summer Games in Niagara

Nearly 200 Yukon athletes are travelling to Niagara, Ontario for the Canada…

The Canada Games Park at Brock University is seen. This week, nearly 200 Yukon athletes will travel to compete in Niagara. (Courtesy/Canada Summer Games)
A colourized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (yellow) found within an infected cell (blue), is shown in a handout photo captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. The Yukon reporter its first monkeypox case on July 22. (Courtesy/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Yukon sees first monkeypox case

The Yukon has its first case of monkeypox. Dr. Sudit Ranade, the…

A colourized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (yellow) found within an infected cell (blue), is shown in a handout photo captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. The Yukon reporter its first monkeypox case on July 22. (Courtesy/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Scott Maynard poses at LePage Park during an Arts in the Park sound check on July 7. Maynard says the Yukon government’s new micro-grant fund will help artists get projects off the ground. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

New micro-grants available to Yukon artists

Grant program up to $5,000 promises a quick turnaround

Scott Maynard poses at LePage Park during an Arts in the Park sound check on July 7. Maynard says the Yukon government’s new micro-grant fund will help artists get projects off the ground. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
The Whitehorse hospital is seen in 2021. (John Tonin/Yukon News file)

Whitehorse hospital postponing scheduled surgeries

At least 200 surgeries are being deferred at the Whitehorse General Hospital…

The Whitehorse hospital is seen in 2021. (John Tonin/Yukon News file)
Canada’s premiers will meet at the Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria, B.C. on July 11 and 12. (Don Denton/Victoria News file)

Premier Silver headed to Victoria for leaders’ meeting

All Canadian premiers will meet in person for the first time since 2019

Canada’s premiers will meet at the Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria, B.C. on July 11 and 12. (Don Denton/Victoria News file)
Yukoners over 18 can start booking appointments for their fourth booster. (File Photo)

Second booster vaccines now available to Yukoners 18+

A second COVID-19 booster is now available to all Yukoners over 18.…

Yukoners over 18 can start booking appointments for their fourth booster. (File Photo)
ATCO Electric workers work on power lines in Whitehorse. The Yukon experienced five power outages over the weekend. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)

5 power outages in Yukon caused by lightning storms, hydro unit trips

Five power outages occurred in Dawson City, Mayo and Whitehorse over the…

ATCO Electric workers work on power lines in Whitehorse. The Yukon experienced five power outages over the weekend. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)
Bus service will no longer be free starting July 1. (Magan Carty/Yukon News)

Bus fares return to Whitehorse transit system

Buses were free from late May to June 30

Bus service will no longer be free starting July 1. (Magan Carty/Yukon News)
RCMP are investigating a March assault at a Whitehorse massage clinic. (Yukon News file)

RCMP investigating assault at Whitehorse massage clinic

Whitehorse RCMP are looking for additional victims in a sexual assault investigation…

RCMP are investigating a March assault at a Whitehorse massage clinic. (Yukon News file)
The Millenium Trail reopened on June 24. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

Millenium Trail reopening in Whitehorse

The Millenium Trail along Robert Service Way reopened on June 24, according…

The Millenium Trail reopened on June 24. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Sydney Oland and Kirsty Wells pose with a portrait sketched at the Riverside artists’ market on June 11. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Dawson City hosts Riverside Arts and Print & Publishing festivals

Many Yukon artists emerged from hibernation this past weekend to attend, teach…

Sydney Oland and Kirsty Wells pose with a portrait sketched at the Riverside artists’ market on June 11. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Linda Rapp, a founding member of the Paddlers Abreast team who passed away in January, is seen walking alongside the Paddlers Abreast boat during the 20th anniversary of the Yukon River Quest in 2018. The Yukon Quest will launch for the first time since 2019 on June 22. (Al Foster/Submitted)

Yukon River Quest launching with record paddlers

Nearly 120 teams are registered for the Yukon River Quest from June…

Linda Rapp, a founding member of the Paddlers Abreast team who passed away in January, is seen walking alongside the Paddlers Abreast boat during the 20th anniversary of the Yukon River Quest in 2018. The Yukon Quest will launch for the first time since 2019 on June 22. (Al Foster/Submitted)
Kristina Craig, executive director of the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition. (Yukon News file)

Anti-poverty Coalition releases new Surviving the Yukon booklet

The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition has released its 2022 edition of “Surviving in…

Kristina Craig, executive director of the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition. (Yukon News file)
Rain City Improv will be at the Midnight Sun Moppets Children’s Festival on May 29 at the Yukon Arts Centre. Go to yukonartscentre.com for full schedule. (Submitted)

Midnight Sun Moppets Children’s Festival comes to the Yukon Arts Centre

Event will also celebrate arts centre’s 30th anniversary

Rain City Improv will be at the Midnight Sun Moppets Children’s Festival on May 29 at the Yukon Arts Centre. Go to yukonartscentre.com for full schedule. (Submitted)
A fire at the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs is seen on May 16. The spa was evacuated in the late afternoon. (Ashley Lewis/Submitted)

Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs evacuated due to fire

Whitehorse’s brand-new hot springs and spa has been evacuated due to a…

A fire at the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs is seen on May 16. The spa was evacuated in the late afternoon. (Ashley Lewis/Submitted)
The day one winners, minus the girls doubles team, are seen. (Ann Jirousek/Yukon School Athletics Association)

Nearly 150 Yukon students attend Badminton Smash

The Yukon Schools Athletic Association hosted a two-day badminton smash for Grade…

The day one winners, minus the girls doubles team, are seen. (Ann Jirousek/Yukon School Athletics Association)
The Robert Service Highway is seen around 3 p.m. on April 30. (Courtesy/Haley Ritchie)

UPDATED: Landslide closes Robert Service Highway, Millenium and Airport trails

Parts of the Robert Service Highway and the Millenium and Airport trails…

The Robert Service Highway is seen around 3 p.m. on April 30. (Courtesy/Haley Ritchie)