Jim Elliot

Minto Mine pictured from the air. (File Photo)

Engineering firm drops unpaid work claim against Minto Mine

Claim and miner’s liens pulled from Yukon courts

Minto Mine pictured from the air. (File Photo)
Michelle Phillips scratches lead dogs Lambo and Cleo behind the ears after finishing the 450-Mile Yukon Quest Race to Dawson City. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Michelle Phillips wins Yukon Quest race to Dawson

Phillips and team reached Dawson’s Front Street shortly after 1 a.m. on Feb. 15

Michelle Phillips scratches lead dogs Lambo and Cleo behind the ears after finishing the 450-Mile Yukon Quest Race to Dawson City. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Aiyana O’Shaughnessy seemed a sure winner of the 250-Mile Yukon Quest race to Pelly Crossing as the fastest teams were closing in on its finish around midday on Feb. 13. Her team is pictured here shortly after leaving Whitehorse. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon Quest’s shorter races draw to a close. 450-mile mushers prepare for trek to Dawson

As the 250-Mile race neared its end Aiyana O’Shaughnessy had a solid lead. Luc Tweddle wins 100-miler

Aiyana O’Shaughnessy seemed a sure winner of the 250-Mile Yukon Quest race to Pelly Crossing as the fastest teams were closing in on its finish around midday on Feb. 13. Her team is pictured here shortly after leaving Whitehorse. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The main courtroom at the Supreme Court of Canada is pictured in Ottawa, on Nov. 28, 2022. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)

Supreme Court of Canada hears about Vuntut Gwitchin leadership residency requirement

Justices hear constitutional arguments and historical basis of residency requirement

The main courtroom at the Supreme Court of Canada is pictured in Ottawa, on Nov. 28, 2022. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
The Yukon Quest sled dog races departed Shipyards Park in Whitehorse on Feb. 11. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

In Photos: The Yukon Quest departs Whitehorse

Mushers on the 100, 250 and 450 mile trails left Whitehorse on Feb. 11.

The Yukon Quest sled dog races departed Shipyards Park in Whitehorse on Feb. 11. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The 2023 Yukon Quest is set to start at 11 a.m. on Feb. 11 from Shipyards Park in Whitehorse. (Yukon News file)

Yukon Quest all set for Feb. 11 start

The Shipyards Park startline will likely be crowded as teams begin leaving at 11 a.m.

The 2023 Yukon Quest is set to start at 11 a.m. on Feb. 11 from Shipyards Park in Whitehorse. (Yukon News file)
The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun successfully sued the Yukon government to reverse the approval of a mining exploration project in its traditional territory. (First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun/Facebook)

First Nation lawsuit successfully halts exploration work in Beaver River watershed

First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun notes that the company voluntarily halted work as court case progressed

The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun successfully sued the Yukon government to reverse the approval of a mining exploration project in its traditional territory. (First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun/Facebook)
RCMP blocked off a portion of Fourth Avenue at Ogilvie Street on Feb. 2 as officers investigated a suspicious death in the area. In the following days, police said Aaron Smarch, a 35-year-old Carcross man, was the one who died and that they are investigating his death as a homicide. On Feb. 6 they arrested 18-year-old Norman Kendi and charged him with first-degree murder. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

18-year-old Whitehorse man charged with killing Aaron Smarch

Norman Kendi of Whitehorse was arrested Feb. 6 and charged with first-degree murder

RCMP blocked off a portion of Fourth Avenue at Ogilvie Street on Feb. 2 as officers investigated a suspicious death in the area. In the following days, police said Aaron Smarch, a 35-year-old Carcross man, was the one who died and that they are investigating his death as a homicide. On Feb. 6 they arrested 18-year-old Norman Kendi and charged him with first-degree murder. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Sunrise seen from Old Crow on Jan. 10. The Arctic community just experienced its warmest January on record with an average temperature of -20.7 C. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News Files)

Old Crow sees warmest January on record, temperatures elsewhere also unseasonable

Temperatures were well above the monthly averages from previous years

Sunrise seen from Old Crow on Jan. 10. The Arctic community just experienced its warmest January on record with an average temperature of -20.7 C. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News Files)
The Supreme Court of Canada is seen, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

Case involving Yukon First Nations governance hits Canada’s highest court Feb. 7.

Cindy Dickson’s challenge to Vuntut Gwitchin election rules to be settled.

The Supreme Court of Canada is seen, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun is suing the Yukon government over mining in its traditional territory. (First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun/Facebook)

Judge reverses government’s approval of mine exploration project north of Mayo

Work in the Beaver River watershed had been opposed by the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun

The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun is suing the Yukon government over mining in its traditional territory. (First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun/Facebook)
The Yukon sign between British Columbia and Yukon. The territory’s population is growing steadily, according to the Yukon Bureau of Statistics. (Shelly Font/Submitted)

Yukon population grew by almost 600 in one year: report

September 2022 estimate has territory’s population at 44,160

The Yukon sign between British Columbia and Yukon. The territory’s population is growing steadily, according to the Yukon Bureau of Statistics. (Shelly Font/Submitted)
A map showing the boundaries of the Beaver River land use planning area. (Yukon Government Image)

Beaver River land use plan expected this year

Opposition party notes delay of plan that will set management reccomendations for area north of Keno

A map showing the boundaries of the Beaver River land use planning area. (Yukon Government Image)
Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee speaks at a COVID-19 update on Sept. 15, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)

Four anti-crime, victim services projects funded by Yukon government

$170,968 in funding allocated through the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust

Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee speaks at a COVID-19 update on Sept. 15, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)
Police offered a January 2023 update to their more than year-long investigation into allegations of use of force by staff at Jack Hulland Elementary. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)

More than 150 people interviewed in Jack Hulland Elementary investigation: Yukon RCMP

Police say they remain committed to investigating use of force at school. Pledge April update.

Police offered a January 2023 update to their more than year-long investigation into allegations of use of force by staff at Jack Hulland Elementary. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)
The Yukon Territorial Court passed sentence on a man who touched four young girls for a sexual purpose. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)

Yukon man sentenced to five years for sex offences against minors

Graham Howard Tracey, 53, sentenced as community reports fear and loss of trust

The Yukon Territorial Court passed sentence on a man who touched four young girls for a sexual purpose. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)
A screenshot taken from the livestreamed discussion of new federal firearms regulation between about 15 Yukon firearms owners, federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Yukon MP Brendan Hanley. Mendicino and Hanley are pictured at the right of the frame, respectively. (Screenshot/Government of Canada)

Yukoners bring criticism of proposed gun ban to meeting with federal minister

As Bill C-21 is discussed in Ottawa, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino meets with gun owners

A screenshot taken from the livestreamed discussion of new federal firearms regulation between about 15 Yukon firearms owners, federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Yukon MP Brendan Hanley. Mendicino and Hanley are pictured at the right of the frame, respectively. (Screenshot/Government of Canada)
The lion dance was a highlight of the Chinese New Year celebration held at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on Jan. 21. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Whitehorse celebrates Chinese New Year

Performances and dinner at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre sees sold out crowd.

The lion dance was a highlight of the Chinese New Year celebration held at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on Jan. 21. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Yukon’s Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee (left) and midwife Elizabeth Morrison (right) speak to reporters at the launch of the Yukon’s first midwifery clinic on July 6, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)

Yukon midwifery clients transferred due to staffing shortage

Only one midwife with full hospital privileges on government payroll

Yukon’s Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee (left) and midwife Elizabeth Morrison (right) speak to reporters at the launch of the Yukon’s first midwifery clinic on July 6, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)
The Yukon Territorial Court overturned a traffic ticket against a commercial driver citing issues with the jurisdiction of the government employee who wrote it. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News files)

Yukon court overturns ticket, calls for changes to legal designation of weigh scale workers

Ticket for illegal left turn written by weigh scale worker found invalid

The Yukon Territorial Court overturned a traffic ticket against a commercial driver citing issues with the jurisdiction of the government employee who wrote it. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News files)