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Don Denton/Victoria News July 9 2015 - The cruise ships, from left Golden Princess and Jewel of the Seas, tower above pedestrians and scuba divers walking along the Ogden point breakwater on a sunny July summer morning. Both ships were headed to Alaska with the Golden Princess enroute to Ketchikan and the Jewel of the Seas on her way to Skagway.

Random COVID-19 tests eliminated for Yukon-Alaska border

The testing would have delayed cruise ship passengers

Don Denton/Victoria News July 9 2015 - The cruise ships, from left Golden Princess and Jewel of the Seas, tower above pedestrians and scuba divers walking along the Ogden point breakwater on a sunny July summer morning. Both ships were headed to Alaska with the Golden Princess enroute to Ketchikan and the Jewel of the Seas on her way to Skagway.
Child and Youth Advocate Annette King speaks to media on April 26, 2019. (Julien Gignac/Yukon News file)
Child and Youth Advocate Annette King speaks to media on April 26, 2019. (Julien Gignac/Yukon News file)
ATCO Electric workers install powerlines in downtown Whitehorse. (Yukon News file)

NDP calls for review for ATCO Yukon electricity rates

The opposition party is taking issue with the company’s profits since 2016.

ATCO Electric workers install powerlines in downtown Whitehorse. (Yukon News file)
MRI technologist John Gushie prepares Jamie Webber of Dawson City for a scan at Whitehorse General Hospital. (file photo)

Waitlist for Whitehorse MRI scanner is a thousand patients long

“We’re working to make sure that that changes,” health minister says.

MRI technologist John Gushie prepares Jamie Webber of Dawson City for a scan at Whitehorse General Hospital. (file photo)
Liberal minister Tracy-Anne McPhee stands in the legislature following a vote on a motion asking her to resign from cabinet on Oct. 27. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Government provides update on action plan to help older Yukoners age in place

“To be removed from family, friends can be heartbreaking and life-shortening.”

Liberal minister Tracy-Anne McPhee stands in the legislature following a vote on a motion asking her to resign from cabinet on Oct. 27. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Crystal Schick/Yukon News Yukon Party MLA Brad Cathers in Whitehorse on March 5, 2020.

Legislative petition calls for ‘pandemic policy forum’

Brad Cathers can expect a response to his petition by April 6

Crystal Schick/Yukon News Yukon Party MLA Brad Cathers in Whitehorse on March 5, 2020.
Two COVID-19 rapid tests distributed by the Yukon government. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News file)

Rapid-test kits will be available at some Yukon businesses

Government vaccination requirements will remain for high-risk settings

Two COVID-19 rapid tests distributed by the Yukon government. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News file)
Emily Tredger, NDP MLA, is seen on election night on April 12, 2021. Tredger is advocating for better queer and trans supports in Yukon schools. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

NDP calls for LGBT support clubs in all Yukon schools

“Every queer and trans student deserves a safe space in their school.”

Emily Tredger, NDP MLA, is seen on election night on April 12, 2021. Tredger is advocating for better queer and trans supports in Yukon schools. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Yukon Energy. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Government offers $50 off electricity bill for the next three months

Yukoners will receive $150 total off their electricity bill

Yukon Energy. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
Minister Ranj Pillai inks a memorandum of understanding between the Yukon and the Phillipines on March 18. (Submitted)

Yukon signs agreement with the Philippines for Yukon Nominee Program, airline agreement

Flights from Whitehorse to Manila will be easier to book starting next month.

Minister Ranj Pillai inks a memorandum of understanding between the Yukon and the Phillipines on March 18. (Submitted)
Highways and Public Works Minister Richard Mostyn speaks to reporters at a news conference in Whitehorse on Dec. 21, 2017. New ATIPP laws are coming into effect April 1. (Chris Windeyer/Yukon News file)

Green buildings program passes legislative hurdle

The Better Buildings program will allow Yukoners to access low-income loans for retrofits

Highways and Public Works Minister Richard Mostyn speaks to reporters at a news conference in Whitehorse on Dec. 21, 2017. New ATIPP laws are coming into effect April 1. (Chris Windeyer/Yukon News file)
The Yukon is preparing for a strong return of summer tourism.

Yukon airports in Dawson and Whitehorse ready for visitors as Canada drops border testing

‘I think we’re looking at a very good season in front of us.’

The Yukon is preparing for a strong return of summer tourism.
Tiara and Damian Topps stand with a small group who waved signs in support of Ukraine on the steps of the courthouse in Whitehorse on Feb. 26, 2022. A larger rally held in support of the Eastern European Nation that was invaded by Russia on Feb. 24 was held on Feb. 27. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon MP’s name included on Russia travel blacklist

Hanley said the list, which includes most House of Commons members, was a response to sanctions.

Tiara and Damian Topps stand with a small group who waved signs in support of Ukraine on the steps of the courthouse in Whitehorse on Feb. 26, 2022. A larger rally held in support of the Eastern European Nation that was invaded by Russia on Feb. 24 was held on Feb. 27. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Macaulay Lodge to be demolished for housing development

The contract was awarded to United North Construction Group.

This Sept. 22, 2021, photo shows a sign in Tok, Alaska, pointing to the nearby border crossing with Canada. (AP Photo / Mark Thiessen)

Dawson and Whitehorse airports ready for visitors as Canada drops border testing

“I think we’re looking at a very good season in front of us.”

This Sept. 22, 2021, photo shows a sign in Tok, Alaska, pointing to the nearby border crossing with Canada. (AP Photo / Mark Thiessen)
A vehicle fuels up at Integra Tire gas station in Whitehorse on Jan. 24, 2019. The Yukon Government released a carbon tax plan Jan. 17, which is planned to come into effect this July. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)
A vehicle fuels up at Integra Tire gas station in Whitehorse on Jan. 24, 2019. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Yukon won’t follow Alberta in temporarily scrapping gas tax

The fuel tax in Yukon amounts to around 6.2 cents for gasoline and 7.2 cents for diesel.

A vehicle fuels up at Integra Tire gas station in Whitehorse on Jan. 24, 2019. The Yukon Government released a carbon tax plan Jan. 17, which is planned to come into effect this July. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)
A vehicle fuels up at Integra Tire gas station in Whitehorse on Jan. 24, 2019. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
On Dec. 21, Maxwell Harvey, the chief electoral officer for the Yukon, submitted a 16-page report in the legislature providing an update on election readiness in the territory. (Yukon News file)

Government proposes review of CEMA after Yukon Party amendments fail

The NDP is calling for a public review in how the law was used during a pandemic.

On Dec. 21, Maxwell Harvey, the chief electoral officer for the Yukon, submitted a 16-page report in the legislature providing an update on election readiness in the territory. (Yukon News file)
Yukon Party MLA Brad Cathers in Whitehorse on March 5, 2020. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Yukon Party suggests CEMA reform to allow more oversight

Brad Cathers said right now the powers in CEMA are too sweeping.

Yukon Party MLA Brad Cathers in Whitehorse on March 5, 2020. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
Burwash Landing will benefit from federal funding to heavy machinery companies. (Yukon News file)

Federal government funding heavy machinery companies in Dawson and Burwash Landing

Both initiatives are being put forward by First Nations development corporations

Burwash Landing will benefit from federal funding to heavy machinery companies. (Yukon News file)
Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver holds his speaking notes after giving the budget address on the first day of the spring sitting. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Government’s $1.97-billion budget includes heavy capital spending

The budget does not include any tax increases

Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver holds his speaking notes after giving the budget address on the first day of the spring sitting. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)