Business

The train whistle was once again heard almost daily in Carcross this summer (Courtesy/Derek Crowe)

Carcross experiences a big year back after pandemic slowdown

Alaskan cruise ship traffic started in April and will continue through October

Indigenous business owner Kim Koyczan was among three Yukon-based semi-finalists in the 2023 Pow Wow Pitch, a competition that celebrates Indigenous entrepreneurs across North America. (Matthew Bossons/Yukon News)

3 Yukon women make semi-finals of Indigenous answer to ‘Dragon’s Den’

Despite not advancing to the finals, the trio can celebrate being among 130 semi-finalists

Jonathan Osborne wants to change waste management systems in the Yukon. (Courtesy/Jonathan Osborne)

Yukoner wants to change waste management systems

Entrepreneur believes that anaerobic digestion is game changer for waste management

The McQuesten Valley lies between Hecla Mining and Victoria Gold’s mining operations, as seen from the Silver Trail 2021. ATAC Resources’ Rackla Gold property lies northeast in the Beaver River watershed. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
The McQuesten Valley lies between Hecla Mining and Victoria Gold’s mining operations, as seen from the Silver Trail 2021. ATAC Resources’ Rackla Gold property lies northeast in the Beaver River watershed. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
Anne Huang launched Anne’s Dumplings out of Yukon Food Provisions in December. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Yukon Food Provisions launches collaborative cooking space

Ice cream, donuts, bread, dumplings and feature items are all available in the industrial district

Anne Huang launched Anne’s Dumplings out of Yukon Food Provisions in December. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Chic Callas is seen in the maze he created at the Morley Street park in Riverdale in Whitehorse March 2, 2021. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News
Chic Callas sits in the snow maze he created at the Morley Road park in Riverdale in Whitehorse March 2.

Snow brings new maze to park

Record snowfalls and the work of a Morley Road resident has brought…

Chic Callas is seen in the maze he created at the Morley Street park in Riverdale in Whitehorse March 2, 2021. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News
Chic Callas sits in the snow maze he created at the Morley Road park in Riverdale in Whitehorse March 2.
Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Guatto and program manager Andrei Samson outside the chamber office in downtown Whitehorse Feb. 23. (Stephanie Waddell, Yukon News)

When business models shift

Whitehorse chamber offers digital marketing workshop

Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Guatto and program manager Andrei Samson outside the chamber office in downtown Whitehorse Feb. 23. (Stephanie Waddell, Yukon News)

New Takhini Hot Springs facility takes shape

The current pool will close at the end of September, with new facility to offer spa-like experience

Yukon Wines, Solstice Ciderworks launch home-grown haskap brews

The Yukon Berry Farms branch-offs are offering three locally-made wines and ciders

Whitehorse could soon see a local tool library

Proposed venture aims to give member access to tools without needing to buy them

Reduce, reuse, refill

Entrepreneurs eye starting up a new environmentally-friendly bulk shop to cut down on plastic

Triple J’s expands offerings with new skin care line

The products feature Canadian ingredients and environmentally-friendly packaging

Whitehorse summit hopes to inspire, empower women to reach for leadership roles

“She/Ze Leads the World: a summit for women leaders in the North” takes place next month

Whitehorse startup Proof wins second national competition this year

Proof, a platform that streamlines government processes, won Startup Canada’s National Innovator of the Year

‘Whole food’ café debuts downtown

Food doesn’t need to be complicated in order to be good, owner says

Tahltan mining leader to be inducted into Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

P. Jerry Asp said he received a letter about the news on Sept. 10

Benefitting from a business bootcamp

Launchspace kicks off three-month program

ANALYSIS: Yukon’s job market by the numbers

At only 3.2 per cent, the Yukon has the lowest unemployment rate…