Jim Elliot

Eric Laniel, one of the participants in the Youth Roots: Photovoice project, discusses his photos on display at the exhibit’s April 14 opening. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Photo project shows young Yukoners’ paths to wellness

Youth from communities across the territory got photo training then documented their lives

Eric Laniel, one of the participants in the Youth Roots: Photovoice project, discusses his photos on display at the exhibit’s April 14 opening. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
More than 30 people rallied outside the Whitehorse courthouse on April 17 in support of the Kaska Nation legal challenge opposing the way consultation was handled for a mine in their territory. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon Supreme Court judge reserves decision after arguments over mine approval in Kaska territory

Project proponents argue consultation was full and fair. Kaska feel their views were disregarded.

More than 30 people rallied outside the Whitehorse courthouse on April 17 in support of the Kaska Nation legal challenge opposing the way consultation was handled for a mine in their territory. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
A lawsuit filed in Yukon Supreme Court alleges a range of abuse at two residential schools, one in Whitehorse and one in Inuvik. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Lawsuit alleging residential school abuse filed with Yukon Supreme Court

Sexual abuse at Stringer Hall in Inuvik and Yukon Hall in Whitehorse claimed in court documents

A lawsuit filed in Yukon Supreme Court alleges a range of abuse at two residential schools, one in Whitehorse and one in Inuvik. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
A pedestrian looks on at the aftermath of a landslide along Robert Service Way in Whitehorse on April 8. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

City expects another slide off Whitehorse escarpment

Road and trails remain closed; briefing with more information scheduled for April 14

A pedestrian looks on at the aftermath of a landslide along Robert Service Way in Whitehorse on April 8. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
The Selkirk First Nation offices in Pelly Crossing. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Sharon Nelson returns as Selkirk First Nation’s chief, new council elected April 5

Council chosen after polling in Pelly Crossing and Whitehorse

The Selkirk First Nation offices in Pelly Crossing. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
The Mount Nansen site is located approximately 60 kilometres west of Carmacks. (Government of Canada/Yukon News file)

Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation takes mine remediation complaints to water board

Insufficient monitoring and water treatment at Mount Nansen are subject of lengthy submission

The Mount Nansen site is located approximately 60 kilometres west of Carmacks. (Government of Canada/Yukon News file)
Mayor Laura Cabott, City of Whitehorse engineering manager Taylor Eshpeter and deputy fire chief Jason Wolsky discussed the April 8 landslide that closed Robert Service Way during an April 11 press conference. (Jim Eliot/Yukon News)

UPDATE: No opening date set for Robert Service Way following landslide

City says another wall won’t solve problems presented by most recent slide

Mayor Laura Cabott, City of Whitehorse engineering manager Taylor Eshpeter and deputy fire chief Jason Wolsky discussed the April 8 landslide that closed Robert Service Way during an April 11 press conference. (Jim Eliot/Yukon News)
A biologist marks bison from a helicopter using a paintball gun somewhere in the Aishihik herd’s range. Later surveys spotting the marked and unmarked bison have led biologists to an ecouraging estimate of the herd’s growing population. (Courtesy/Yukon government)

Estimated growth of Aishihik bison herd in southwest Yukon exceeded expectation

Additional survey needed, but biologists report estimated 1,951 animals in herd

A biologist marks bison from a helicopter using a paintball gun somewhere in the Aishihik herd’s range. Later surveys spotting the marked and unmarked bison have led biologists to an ecouraging estimate of the herd’s growing population. (Courtesy/Yukon government)
Chris Vainio, right, records reactions from Matt LeBlanc, who traversed Horwoods Mall in a wheelchair as part of the Accessibility Olympics, an event designed to help Whitehorse residents appreciate the challenges faced by those who use mobility aids. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

‘Accessibility Olympics’ aims to demonstrate mobility challenges in Whitehorse

Event organized by Compassion Yukon shows barriers to use of wheelchairs and other devices

Chris Vainio, right, records reactions from Matt LeBlanc, who traversed Horwoods Mall in a wheelchair as part of the Accessibility Olympics, an event designed to help Whitehorse residents appreciate the challenges faced by those who use mobility aids. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Highways and Public Works Minister Nils Clarke speaks to reporters about procurement policy in the Yukon government’s cabinet office on April 3. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Court finds Yukon First Nations business registry procedure unfair; minister defends policy

Judge rules on denial of registry for company with three-quarters First Nations ownership

Highways and Public Works Minister Nils Clarke speaks to reporters about procurement policy in the Yukon government’s cabinet office on April 3. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23, 2023. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)

Yukon RCMP officer pleads not guilty to assault allegation

Trial in August will deal with excessive force allegation against RCMP constable Charles Conway

Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23, 2023. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)
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Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon RCMP makes arrest after sexually-explicit messages sent to minor

Police concerned there are more victims, want them to come forward

Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
A Yukon court heard the case of the owner of a Whitehorse butcher shop facing an unlicensed cannabis sales charge after jerky tainted with THC was sold by the shop. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Court hears case over cannabis-laced jerky sold by Whitehorse butcher shop

Dozens reported intoxication after eating the shop’s jerky. Judge will rule on owner’s responsibility.

A Yukon court heard the case of the owner of a Whitehorse butcher shop facing an unlicensed cannabis sales charge after jerky tainted with THC was sold by the shop. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Dezadeash River flows through Kluane National Park. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News Files)

Court fines jet boaters caught in Kluane National Park

Fines and restitution ordered to recover costs of helicopter search, retrieving broken boat.

The Dezadeash River flows through Kluane National Park. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News Files)
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is not recommending criminal charges against three Yukon RCMP officers who faced an investigation following a takedown in Whitehorse’s Rotary Park in 2020. (File Photo)

Watchdog finds issues but still clears Yukon RCMP officers of wrongdoing in 2020 use of force

Force used by three officers under investigation for Rotary Park takedown found reasonable

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is not recommending criminal charges against three Yukon RCMP officers who faced an investigation following a takedown in Whitehorse’s Rotary Park in 2020. (File Photo)
Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23, 2023. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

RCMP say manslaughter allegation relating to opioid death is the ‘first charge of its kind’ in the Yukon

Police say the charge Jared Skookum of Whitehorse faces is related to a woman’s 2022 overdose death

Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23, 2023. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
The Yukon Supreme Court heard a case challenging the constitutionality of emergency legislation employed during the Yukon’s COVID-19 response on March 16 and 17. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Court hears arguments on constitutionality

Two-day hearing deals with Civil Emergency Measures Act

The Yukon Supreme Court heard a case challenging the constitutionality of emergency legislation employed during the Yukon’s COVID-19 response on March 16 and 17. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Yukon government wants a lawsuit over mining claims taken to the Yukon Court of Appeal. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News files)

Yukon government appeals mining claims lawsuit launched by First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun

Government wants matter taken to Yukon Court of Appeal

The Yukon government wants a lawsuit over mining claims taken to the Yukon Court of Appeal. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News files)
The company that was seeking licensing for a cannabis store in a vacant space next to downtown Whitehorse’s Domino’s Pizza is seeking judicial review of the denial of their license. The building in question is pictured here on March 16. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Cannabis company goes to Yukon Supreme Court opposing licensing board’s decision

Community Cannabis Inc. seeks judicial review after licensing for a store in Whitehorse was denied

The company that was seeking licensing for a cannabis store in a vacant space next to downtown Whitehorse’s Domino’s Pizza is seeking judicial review of the denial of their license. The building in question is pictured here on March 16. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)