Jim Elliot

In early December, the Yukon Supreme Court ruled that a lawsuit against the territorial government’s education department will receive public interest standing. Rulings on the suit may have a wide impact on education in the territory. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
In early December, the Yukon Supreme Court ruled that a lawsuit against the territorial government’s education department will receive public interest standing. Rulings on the suit may have a wide impact on education in the territory. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Bob Palmer, aka “Flyin’ Bob”, showed off various feats of juggling and other skills during his one-man circus show at the Yukon Arts Centre on Jan. 8. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

PHOTOS: Circus performer flies high in one-man Yukon Arts Centre show

“Flyin’ Bob” fills theatre with laughter during one-man circus act

Bob Palmer, aka “Flyin’ Bob”, showed off various feats of juggling and other skills during his one-man circus show at the Yukon Arts Centre on Jan. 8. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Yukon government senior habitat biologist Tyler Kuhn discusses the new policy on the protection of wetlands on Jan. 10. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

New Yukon government policy to guide wetlands protection

Policy sets rules for mitigation of harm from development, conserving areas and supporting research

Yukon government senior habitat biologist Tyler Kuhn discusses the new policy on the protection of wetlands on Jan. 10. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Yukon Supreme Court changed the sentence of a man who sexually interfered with two young girls on appeal opting for a conditional sentence rather than a jail term. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Yukon Supreme Court changed the sentence of a man who sexually interfered with two young girls on appeal opting for a conditional sentence rather than a jail term. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Michael Schmidt, a Haines Junction resident, has been nominated to the Order of Canada. (Marguerite Richard Photo)

Yukon explorer, geologist nominated for Order of Canada

Michael Schmidt will receive the Order of Canada at a ceremony later this year

Michael Schmidt, a Haines Junction resident, has been nominated to the Order of Canada. (Marguerite Richard Photo)
RCMP cruiser passes by police headquarters in Whitehorse on May 17. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News file)

Sudden death in Whitehorse’s McIntyre subdivision under investigation

Police release few details about Jan. 2 death.

RCMP cruiser passes by police headquarters in Whitehorse on May 17. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News file)
Archivist Lesley Buchan looks through decades-old ledgers in the Yukon Archives vault. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News Files)

Yukon Archives seeking artist in residence

Jan. 31 deadline set for applications

Archivist Lesley Buchan looks through decades-old ledgers in the Yukon Archives vault. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News Files)
Beef jerky (Black Press Files)

Recalled jerky that led to health complaints, positive cannabis tests in 2020 is now the subject of lawsuits

Plaintiffs claim jerky made by Whitehorse shop led to unpleasant effects for consumers

Beef jerky (Black Press Files)
Tombstone Territorial Park is seen in autumnal splendour on Sept. 5, 2021. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News file)

Yukon and federal governments pledge to protect a further six per cent of Yukon lands

Agreement part of scheme to protect 25 per cent of Canada by 2025

Tombstone Territorial Park is seen in autumnal splendour on Sept. 5, 2021. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News file)
(Special Olympics Yukon Photo)

Yukon Special Olympics athletes will compete in B.C.

Cross country skiers, figure skater and curlers set for February competitions in Kamloops.

(Special Olympics Yukon Photo)
The courthouse in Whitehorse (Joel Krahn/Yukon News Files)

Yukon Supreme Court opts to not review decision on complaints by deaf student

Human rights commission will investigate only more recent complaints. Court finds this reasonable.

The courthouse in Whitehorse (Joel Krahn/Yukon News Files)
A large fire burns near the Walmart in Whitehorse on the evening of Dec. 20. (Kim Carlick Photo)

Firefighters douse blaze near Whitehorse Walmart

Chief says garbage was alight near propane tank outside store.

A large fire burns near the Walmart in Whitehorse on the evening of Dec. 20. (Kim Carlick Photo)
A pair of F-22 Raptors that landed at Whitehorse’s airport on Dec. 13 were still there at sundown the next day. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

American fighter jets spotted at Whitehorse airport

Whitehorse’s aviation watchers were treated to a rare sight as two F-22…

A pair of F-22 Raptors that landed at Whitehorse’s airport on Dec. 13 were still there at sundown the next day. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
A prominent member of Whitehorse’s fire department faces charges including assault with a weapon stemming from events in October. (Yukon News Files)

Whitehorse Fire training officer faces assault charge

Chris Gerrior, 36, is charged with assault with a weapon for alleged attack on woman with ski pole

A prominent member of Whitehorse’s fire department faces charges including assault with a weapon stemming from events in October. (Yukon News Files)
The Yukon Territorial Court found retired teacher Paul Deuling guilty of one of the five sexual misconduct charges he faced. A former student was the alleged victim in all five. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Retired Whitehorse teacher guilty of sexually assaulting student in the 1980s

Territorial court finds Paul Deuling guilty on one of five counts all sharing an alleged victim.

The Yukon Territorial Court found retired teacher Paul Deuling guilty of one of the five sexual misconduct charges he faced. A former student was the alleged victim in all five. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Northern Lights School of Dance put on a dress rehearsal of their holiday production of the Nutcracker on Wednesday, Dec. 7. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Northern Lights School of Dance put on a dress rehearsal of their…

Northern Lights School of Dance put on a dress rehearsal of their holiday production of the Nutcracker on Wednesday, Dec. 7. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Taku River Tlingit First Nation has bought back a blanket woven by their ancestors more than 140 years ago. (TRTFN/Submitted)
The Taku River Tlingit First Nation has bought back a blanket woven by their ancestors more than 140 years ago. (TRTFN/Submitted)

Taku River Tlingit First Nation buys back 140-year-old blanket

‘Art collector prices’ for repatriation of traditional works sold in colonial era criticized.

The Taku River Tlingit First Nation has bought back a blanket woven by their ancestors more than 140 years ago. (TRTFN/Submitted)
The Taku River Tlingit First Nation has bought back a blanket woven by their ancestors more than 140 years ago. (TRTFN/Submitted)
Richard Mostyn, Yukon’s minister of community services, addressing the Association of Yukon Communities at their AGM on May 13. Mostyn says the decision to pull out of the bid to host the 2027 Canada Winter Games was difficult, but financially responsible. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Canada Games Council will look elsewhere after Yukon cancels 2027 Games bid

No solution found to salvage joint Whitehorse and territorial government bid

Richard Mostyn, Yukon’s minister of community services, addressing the Association of Yukon Communities at their AGM on May 13. Mostyn says the decision to pull out of the bid to host the 2027 Canada Winter Games was difficult, but financially responsible. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
Jack Hulland Elementary School. (Yukon News file)
Jack Hulland Elementary School is seen in a file photo. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)

NDP MP says Jack Hulland Elementary accusations show need for Criminal Code change

Private members bill would make corporal punishment of children illegal

Jack Hulland Elementary School. (Yukon News file)
Jack Hulland Elementary School is seen in a file photo. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)
A police cruiser passes by the RCMP station in Whitehorse on Aug. 22, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Woman charged with manslaughter for 2021 death in Whitehorse

Berdina Hager, 42, arrested and charged Dec. 7

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