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People march from the RCMP headquarters to the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre to raise awareness of the Yukon overdose crisis in Whitehorse on March 22. First Nations from around the territory held marches and lit sacred fires following the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun’s state of emergency declaration over the opioid crisis and two murders in the community. (Crystal Schick/Canadian Press)

‘It’s going to take the community’: The Yukon faces Canada’s worst toxic drug death rate

Yukon chief coroner reported 25 deaths last year attributed to toxic substances, 20 involved opioids

  • Apr 1, 2023
People march from the RCMP headquarters to the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre to raise awareness of the Yukon overdose crisis in Whitehorse on March 22. First Nations from around the territory held marches and lit sacred fires following the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun’s state of emergency declaration over the opioid crisis and two murders in the community. (Crystal Schick/Canadian Press)
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WYATT’S WORLD

Wyatt’s World for March 31, 2023

  • Mar 31, 2023
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The GR Corolla’s special three-piece muffler with stainless-steel exhaust tips increases flow, which aids efficiency and performance of the 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine. PHOTO: TOYOTA

All the Corolla hatchback needed was a bit more power + AWD, but Toyota went all-in

Small hatchbacks make affordable fuel-sipping commuters that can tote a good amount…

  • Mar 30, 2023
The GR Corolla’s special three-piece muffler with stainless-steel exhaust tips increases flow, which aids efficiency and performance of the 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine. PHOTO: TOYOTA
The updated 2024 Cadillac XT4 gets new front styling and a 33-inch (84-centimetre) curved display to replace the current eight-inch screen. PHOTO: CADILLAC

The Auto Sleuth: New course for Cadillac; Updated Explorer + more

The Cadillac XT4 sets a course for modest changes For 2024, the…

  • Mar 27, 2023
The updated 2024 Cadillac XT4 gets new front styling and a 33-inch (84-centimetre) curved display to replace the current eight-inch screen. PHOTO: CADILLAC
The AWD SS is the first Blazer EV model to arrive. It’s also the most expensive, with loads of content, all-wheel-drive and 557 horsepower. The base 1LT is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2024. PHOTO: CHEVROLET

2024 Chevy Blazer EV: have-it-your-way trim levels, plus a variety of power + price points

The familiar Chevrolet Blazer name, which was revived for 2020, will soon…

  • Mar 27, 2023
The AWD SS is the first Blazer EV model to arrive. It’s also the most expensive, with loads of content, all-wheel-drive and 557 horsepower. The base 1LT is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2024. PHOTO: CHEVROLET
Locally produced preserves, cocktail bitters and baking mixes are stocked at ColdAcre’s industrial area office. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

ColdAcre doubling its processing capacity with new facility

The new facility allows them to process in higher quantities

  • Mar 26, 2023
Locally produced preserves, cocktail bitters and baking mixes are stocked at ColdAcre’s industrial area office. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
The Venue is 12.5 centimetres shorter than the next-up Hyundai Kona, although passenger room is similar. Where the Venue makes its sacrifice is total cargo room, lack of powertrain choice and it doesn’t offer all-wheel-drive. The Kona does. PHOTO: HYUNDAI

2023 Hyundai Venue: Introverted subcompact city runner is big on saving money

Big and brawny utility vehicles aren’t to everyone’s liking, or to their…

  • Mar 24, 2023
The Venue is 12.5 centimetres shorter than the next-up Hyundai Kona, although passenger room is similar. Where the Venue makes its sacrifice is total cargo room, lack of powertrain choice and it doesn’t offer all-wheel-drive. The Kona does. PHOTO: HYUNDAI
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WYATT’S WORLD

Wyatt’s World for March 24, 2023.

  • Mar 24, 2023
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Letter: an open letter to Premier Ranj Pillai and the Yukon Housing Corporation

In light of the recent information that has been brought to my…

  • Mar 23, 2023
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Minty Bradford (middle) is seen with team mates after winning her first national title in cross-country skiing at the Canadian National Ski Championships in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Courtesy/Nathaniel Mah, Nordiq Canada)

Column: Yukon skier reflects on nationals

Minty Bradford Special to the News Editor’s Note: This is the final…

  • Mar 23, 2023
Minty Bradford (middle) is seen with team mates after winning her first national title in cross-country skiing at the Canadian National Ski Championships in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Courtesy/Nathaniel Mah, Nordiq Canada)
Jani Lauzon will perform Prophecy Fog at the Yukon Arts Centre March 30 and 31. The show incorporates Indigenous origin stories, while touching on language and traditional teachings. (Courtesy/Dahlia Katz)

We don’t even know what we don’t know

Prophecy Fog heads north to the Yukon Arts Centre

  • Mar 23, 2023
Jani Lauzon will perform Prophecy Fog at the Yukon Arts Centre March 30 and 31. The show incorporates Indigenous origin stories, while touching on language and traditional teachings. (Courtesy/Dahlia Katz)
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WYATT’S WORLD

Wyatt’s World for March 22, 2023.

  • Mar 22, 2023
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The Encore was cancelled, but the Encore GX gets new exterior styling and fresh interior with a large touch-screen. PHOTO: BUICK

The Auto Sleuth: Updated Encore GX; Ferrari crossover a hit + more

The recent departure of the compact Encore utility vehicle leaves the similarly…

  • Mar 20, 2023
The Encore was cancelled, but the Encore GX gets new exterior styling and fresh interior with a large touch-screen. PHOTO: BUICK
Alex Frei can answer questions and help navigate your way through tax season. Visit him at the Tax Planning Centre inside the Ashley Homestore in Qwanlin Mall at 303 Ogilvie St., Whitehorse, or connect by calling 604-715-3637 or emailing whitehorse@taxplanningcentre.com.

Tired of paying higher taxes? Whitehorse expert helps you get proactive

Helpful advice to help Northern residents save with travel tax benefits

  • Mar 20, 2023
Alex Frei can answer questions and help navigate your way through tax season. Visit him at the Tax Planning Centre inside the Ashley Homestore in Qwanlin Mall at 303 Ogilvie St., Whitehorse, or connect by calling 604-715-3637 or emailing whitehorse@taxplanningcentre.com.
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Letters: Economics related To Yukon Wind Power versus Atlin Hydro

Yukoners Concerned congratulates Chu Niikwan the economic development arm of the Kwanlin…

  • Mar 19, 2023
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The Civic Type R has wider track – the distance between the left and right wheels — than the standard Civic, so the fenders are flared to cover the tires. The Type R is front-wheel-drive, but the Toyota GR Corolla, the Volkswagen Golf R and the Subaru WRX are all-wheel-drive. PHOTO: HONDA

Honda ‘hatches’ a new performance compact with more flair and finesse

From the bones of the latest Honda Civic comes a new powered-up…

  • Mar 17, 2023
The Civic Type R has wider track – the distance between the left and right wheels — than the standard Civic, so the fenders are flared to cover the tires. The Type R is front-wheel-drive, but the Toyota GR Corolla, the Volkswagen Golf R and the Subaru WRX are all-wheel-drive. PHOTO: HONDA
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WYATT’S WORLD

Wyatt’s World for March 17, 2023.

  • Mar 17, 2023
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Libby Dulac

June 8, 1947 - March 17, 2023Libby joined our father Claude and…

  • Mar 17, 2023

Stephen Mills Jr.

Nine years have passed since you started the next path in your…

  • Mar 16, 2023
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WYATT’S WORLD

Wyatt’s World for March 15, 2023.

  • Mar 15, 2023
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