Jim Elliot

A landslide shut down Robert Service Way in Whitehorse on April 8. Since then the road has been periodically reopened but it closed again June 4 due to increased slide risk. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)

Robert Service Way closed again. Heavy rainfall in the forecast

Environment Canada issues special weather statement.

A landslide shut down Robert Service Way in Whitehorse on April 8. Since then the road has been periodically reopened but it closed again June 4 due to increased slide risk. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)
The Yukon Supreme Court ruled on the extent of the Yukon ombudsman’s jurisdiction to demand government documents in its investigation responding to public complaints. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)

Yukon Supreme Court rules on ombudsman’s jurisdiction

One of three proposed declarations granted by court. Others found too broad

The Yukon Supreme Court ruled on the extent of the Yukon ombudsman’s jurisdiction to demand government documents in its investigation responding to public complaints. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)
The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board’s ruling on the first mineral exploration project pitched for the Peel Watershed region since land use planning was instituted there is being challenged in court by the Yukon government. (File Photo)

Yukon government takes environmental assessor to court over recommendation on Peel watershed project

Territory says YESAB didn’t have adequate information to make decision

The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board’s ruling on the first mineral exploration project pitched for the Peel Watershed region since land use planning was instituted there is being challenged in court by the Yukon government. (File Photo)
Greens growing in the Downtown Urban Garden Society garden in Whitehorse. (Submitted)

Vegetables aren’t all that grow in Whitehorse’s community gardens

Social bonds, a sense of accomplishment and healing all spring from the soil

Greens growing in the Downtown Urban Garden Society garden in Whitehorse. (Submitted)
The Yukon Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the man convicted of a 2017 first-degree murder, citing his unwillingness to accept help from lawyers or participate in the appeal process. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Appeal by man convicted of 2017 murder near Whitehorse tossed by court

Edward Penner fired lawyer and stopped participating in hearings. Appeal of 2019 conviction halted

The Yukon Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the man convicted of a 2017 first-degree murder, citing his unwillingness to accept help from lawyers or participate in the appeal process. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Yukon Coroner’s Service has confirmed the death of a Whitehorse woman in a car crash near Marsh Lake. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News Files)

Coroner’s service investigating Whitehorse woman’s death in car crash near Marsh Lake

Karli Melissa Dougherty died as a result of the incident near kilometre 1367 of the Alaska Highway

The Yukon Coroner’s Service has confirmed the death of a Whitehorse woman in a car crash near Marsh Lake. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News Files)
Robert Service Way was open to traffic as of 7:30 a.m. on May 26. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Robert Service Way set for 24/7 reopening

Road and nearby trail won’t close overnight as of May 29

Robert Service Way was open to traffic as of 7:30 a.m. on May 26. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Matt LeBlanc, who doesn’t use a wheelchair in daily life, tries to balance on his way up the wheelchair ramp of Inclusion Yukon’s accessible van during the Accessibility Olympics on March 31. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Accessibility Olympics results in information for city

Input from people who used mobility aids downtown collected

Matt LeBlanc, who doesn’t use a wheelchair in daily life, tries to balance on his way up the wheelchair ramp of Inclusion Yukon’s accessible van during the Accessibility Olympics on March 31. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Yukon Environment Minister Nils Clarke discusses the biomass boiler system constructed for Elijah Smith Elementary School. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Government unveils wood-burning boiler for elementary school in Whitehorse

Touted benefits are lower emissions and local source of fuel

Yukon Environment Minister Nils Clarke discusses the biomass boiler system constructed for Elijah Smith Elementary School. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Robert Service Way was open to traffic as of 7 a.m. on May 26. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Full reopening of Robert Service Way delayed

City shares then scrubs 24/7 reopening after movement observed in landslide zone

Robert Service Way was open to traffic as of 7 a.m. on May 26. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Yukon Supreme Court found a man charged with arson not guilty on May 23. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Man found not guilty of 2018 Whitehorse arson

Travis Thomas Evans could not be identified as the person who torched the rear of a downtown home

The Yukon Supreme Court found a man charged with arson not guilty on May 23. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Yukon RCMP vehicle in Whitehorse on April 20. (Dana Hathterly/Yukon News Files)

Whitehorse RCMP make arrest for alleged sexual assaults at barber shop

28-year-old man arrested following two separate complaints

Yukon RCMP vehicle in Whitehorse on April 20. (Dana Hathterly/Yukon News Files)
The Yukon Supreme Court delivered its sentence for one of the two men arrested following the December 2019 shooting outside the 202 bar in downtown Whitehorse on Friday, May 19. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News Files)
The Yukon Supreme Court delivered its sentence for one of the two men arrested following the December 2019 shooting outside the 202 bar in downtown Whitehorse on Friday, May 19. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News Files)

Man arrested following Whitehorse shooting sentenced for drug and weapon charges

Joseph Wuor will serve another few months for riding in a truck with a pistol under his seat

The Yukon Supreme Court delivered its sentence for one of the two men arrested following the December 2019 shooting outside the 202 bar in downtown Whitehorse on Friday, May 19. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News Files)
The Yukon Supreme Court delivered its sentence for one of the two men arrested following the December 2019 shooting outside the 202 bar in downtown Whitehorse on Friday, May 19. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News Files)
The Yukon Territorial Court heard sentencing submissions for Devin Edmiston on May 17 and 18. Edmiston plead guilty to causing a July 2020 highway collision that killed two people and severely injured a third. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Judge hears sentencing submissions in case of fatal 2020 collision on highway south of Whitehorse

Devin Edmiston will be sentenced for causing the crash that killed Travis Adams and Nicole Sanderson

The Yukon Territorial Court heard sentencing submissions for Devin Edmiston on May 17 and 18. Edmiston plead guilty to causing a July 2020 highway collision that killed two people and severely injured a third. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Humane Society Yukon in Whitehorse on Nov. 12, 2019. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News files)

Humane Society Yukon makes adoption process changes, plans fundraiser

Society gets new executive director and professional advice on new processes

The Humane Society Yukon in Whitehorse on Nov. 12, 2019. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News files)
A map of the Robert Service Campground which reopens May 18. (Courtesy/City of Whitehorse)

Robert Service Campground reopens this week

May 18 opening set for campground within Whitehorse city limits

A map of the Robert Service Campground which reopens May 18. (Courtesy/City of Whitehorse)
RCMP say they are investigating all possible avenues across a wide area of the central and southern Yukon in the search for Ramona Peter. (Black Press Media)

Search ongoing for missing Ross River woman

Air and boat searches for Ramona Peter planned for Ross River area this week

RCMP say they are investigating all possible avenues across a wide area of the central and southern Yukon in the search for Ramona Peter. (Black Press Media)
Ross River Dena Council chief Dylan Loblaw. (Yukon News Files)

Ross River Dena Council declares state of emergency

Declared in response to disappearance of citizen, illegal drug and alcohol sales and wandering bear.

Ross River Dena Council chief Dylan Loblaw. (Yukon News Files)
Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)

Firearms charges filed after downtown Whitehorse arrest

Call about armed man leads to discovery of gun

Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)
A police cruiser passes by the RCMP detachment in Whitehorse on Aug. 22, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Whitehorse RCMP seek truck involved in Porter Creek hit and run

Large pickup with camper allegedly side-swiped oncoming car

A police cruiser passes by the RCMP detachment in Whitehorse on Aug. 22, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)