Patrick Egwu

Crew responding to the incident (Courtesy/@YukonMurray:Twitter)
Crew responding to the incident (Courtesy/@YukonMurray:Twitter)
Yukon MP Brendan Hanley attends a press conference in a media room at the Yukon legislative building on April 4. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon MP commends COVID-19-related loan extension

Business groups had been pushing for more time to repay loans businesses had received

Yukon MP Brendan Hanley attends a press conference in a media room at the Yukon legislative building on April 4. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Protesters holding placards to demand equal status for migrants across Canada. (Courtesy/Migrant Rights Network)

Yukon group advocates for permanent residency status for migrants

Yukon Status of Women Council say migrants face exploitation, lack of protection and abuse because of their status

Protesters holding placards to demand equal status for migrants across Canada. (Courtesy/Migrant Rights Network)
Jeanie McLean, the minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate, is seen on Aug. 17. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukoners asked to participate in 2SLGBTQIA+ survey

Questionnaire available until Oct. 13, answers will remain anonymous

Jeanie McLean, the minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate, is seen on Aug. 17. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Participants are seen at the 2022 Terry Fox Run in Whitehorse. The 2023 event will be held Sept. 17 at Rotary Park. (Yukon News file)

Terry Fox Run set for Rotary Park

Annual event raises funds for cancer research

Participants are seen at the 2022 Terry Fox Run in Whitehorse. The 2023 event will be held Sept. 17 at Rotary Park. (Yukon News file)
Brothers Declan and Nigel Wise push to the finish at an earlier orienteering event. (Courtesy/Barbara Scheck)

22 runners compete in orienteering event

O-meet sees participants converge on Grey Mountain

Brothers Declan and Nigel Wise push to the finish at an earlier orienteering event. (Courtesy/Barbara Scheck)
Disc golfers at Dawson City’s Crocus Bluff Lookout disc golf course. (Courtesy/Ryan Norquay)

Dawson City hosts end-of-season disc golf tournament

Organizers said the tournament is a way of attracting new players

Disc golfers at Dawson City’s Crocus Bluff Lookout disc golf course. (Courtesy/Ryan Norquay)
A Mad Max-themed team ran in the 40th anniversary of the Klondike Road Relay. (Amy Kenny/Yukon News)

1,800 runners meet for Klondike Road Relay

The Klondike Road Relay marked its 40th anniversary with runners from the Yukon, Alaska, and the U.S.

A Mad Max-themed team ran in the 40th anniversary of the Klondike Road Relay. (Amy Kenny/Yukon News)
The Whitehorse Mustangs are seen on the ice against the Mission Stars at the U13 BC Championship in 2022. Whitehorse Minor Hockey said it is anticipating an exciting 2023/2023 season. (Courtesy/Jim Bailey)

Whitehorse Minor Hockey looks forward to an exciting season

The new season will start when the Mustangs host the Juneau Capitals Sept. 22-24

The Whitehorse Mustangs are seen on the ice against the Mission Stars at the U13 BC Championship in 2022. Whitehorse Minor Hockey said it is anticipating an exciting 2023/2023 season. (Courtesy/Jim Bailey)
A cyclist gets ready during the gravel and mountain bike race organized by Velonorth. (Patrick Egwu/Yukon News)

Canadian mountain bike championships comes to an end

Atheletes from Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario and the Yukon competed

A cyclist gets ready during the gravel and mountain bike race organized by Velonorth. (Patrick Egwu/Yukon News)
A police cruiser passes by the RCMP station in Whitehorse on Aug. 22, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Watson Lake RCMP provides update on controlled explosive detonations

Explosives were found in a backpack in an abandoned van

A police cruiser passes by the RCMP station in Whitehorse on Aug. 22, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying an assault suspect. (Courtesy/RCMP)

RCMP seeking assistance to identify assault suspect

Incident occurred more than two months ago

RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying an assault suspect. (Courtesy/RCMP)
Blood Ties Four Directions Centre executive director Brontë Renwick-Shields speaks at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre during the International Overdose Awareness Day events in Whitehorse. (Patrick Egwu/Yukon News)

Victims of drug overdose in Yukon remembered with memorial walk

International Overdose Awareness Day is a day to remember drug overdose victims

Blood Ties Four Directions Centre executive director Brontë Renwick-Shields speaks at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre during the International Overdose Awareness Day events in Whitehorse. (Patrick Egwu/Yukon News)
Steven Domingo was recognized for supporting positive youth development initiatives in his community (Courtesy/Steven Domingo)

Four Yukon youth honoured with awards for community contributions

Recipients recognized for volunteer work and leadership

Steven Domingo was recognized for supporting positive youth development initiatives in his community (Courtesy/Steven Domingo)
Peter Mpala and his girlfriend, Brooklyn Cherniak at the Squamish 50:50 race. (Courtesy/Peter Mbala)

Yukoners compete in the Squamish 50 in British Columbia

Runner sets sights on the Boston Marathon

Peter Mpala and his girlfriend, Brooklyn Cherniak at the Squamish 50:50 race. (Courtesy/Peter Mbala)
Ian (left) and Nelia (right) Turcotte are seen at the orienteering event in Copper Ridge. (Courtersy/Yukon Orienteering Association)

56 orienteers participate in Copper Ridge meet

Warm weather makes for enjoyable event, organizers say

Ian (left) and Nelia (right) Turcotte are seen at the orienteering event in Copper Ridge. (Courtersy/Yukon Orienteering Association)
Kyle Marchuk, left, accepts the trophy for the men’s singles division of the 2023 Yukon Tennis Championships from Brian Whitfield. (Patrick Egwu/Yukon News)

Kyle Marchuk wins men’s singles division of the Yukon Tennis Championships

Final goes to three sets before Marchuk is declared the winner

Kyle Marchuk, left, accepts the trophy for the men’s singles division of the 2023 Yukon Tennis Championships from Brian Whitfield. (Patrick Egwu/Yukon News)
Jeanie McLean, the minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity directorate, is seen on Aug. 17. McLean praised the work of organizations working to prevent violence against Indigenous women as the government announced its latest recipients of the Prevention of Violence Against Aboriginal Women Fund. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Jeanie McLean, the minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity directorate, is seen on Aug. 17. McLean praised the work of organizations working to prevent violence against Indigenous women as the government announced its latest recipients of the Prevention of Violence Against Aboriginal Women Fund. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Ramona Peter was reported missing on April 28, per police. (Courtesy/RCMP)

RCMP provides guidelines for reporting missing persons

The public doesn’t need to wait for 24 hours before reporting a missing person

Ramona Peter was reported missing on April 28, per police. (Courtesy/RCMP)
Chris McCarron and Carlos Maguscang play in the U16 boys category at the 2023 Volleyball Yukon Beach Championships. (Courtesy/Subzero Volleyball Club)

Subzero wraps up successful beach volleyball season

Athletes turned out Aug. 12 and 13 for Yukon beach championships

Chris McCarron and Carlos Maguscang play in the U16 boys category at the 2023 Volleyball Yukon Beach Championships. (Courtesy/Subzero Volleyball Club)