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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

Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Annette King. (File Photo)

Policy gaps remain in the department of Education, former student says

New department policy only addresses harms to students by adults—not by other students

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)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to give a pat on the back to Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai. Trudeau met with the premiers on health care in Ottawa on Feb. 7. (Ranj Pillai/Twitter)

Trudeau set to speak at Liberal party fundraiser in Whitehorse

Liberal Party of Canada’s private fundraising event is being held Feb. 12

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to give a pat on the back to Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai. Trudeau met with the premiers on health care in Ottawa on Feb. 7. (Ranj Pillai/Twitter)
Calantes poses in front of a mural he painted depicting a giant robot from the anime franchise Gundam. (Dylan MacNeil/Yukon News)

Yukoners set to open vintage clothing and custom rug store

Isolated Garments and Manila Verse Rugs team up

Calantes poses in front of a mural he painted depicting a giant robot from the anime franchise Gundam. (Dylan MacNeil/Yukon News)
Map showing the motorized multi-use trail network throughout the City of Whitehorse. (City of Whitehorse/Screen Shot)

Whitehorse council plotting trail map for off-roaders

Off-road vehicle season seems to be back in force around Whitehorse. At…

Map showing the motorized multi-use trail network throughout the City of Whitehorse. (City of Whitehorse/Screen Shot)
People doing the Warrior Walk for Healing Nations make their way down the highway past the Carcross Cutoff on June 26. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

Warriors Walking for Healing Nations supported by the Tahltan Central Government

The Tahltan Central Government has contributed $10,000 to the Warriors Walking for Healing Nations

People doing the Warrior Walk for Healing Nations make their way down the highway past the Carcross Cutoff on June 26. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
In a statement, Yukon RCMP stated that after it received multiple reports of child luring in 2020, an investigation led to the arrest and charges of child luring and possession of child pornography for four suspects. (Submitted)

Reports of child luring led to arrests

Investigation resulted in arrests and charges across the country and in the United States

In a statement, Yukon RCMP stated that after it received multiple reports of child luring in 2020, an investigation led to the arrest and charges of child luring and possession of child pornography for four suspects. (Submitted)
Shirley Chua-Tan is seen inside the Yukon Asian Market she and her family opened on Wood Street in Whitehorse. The store is working to order in products many Yukoners are asking for, such as the frozen octopus Chua-Tan is holding. Local products are also offered at the store. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Shirley Chua-Tan is seen inside the Yukon Asian Market she and her family opened on Wood Street in Whitehorse. The store is working to order in products many Yukoners are asking for, such as the frozen octopus Chua-Tan is holding. Local products are also offered at the store. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)

Two new cases of COVID-19 variant identified in territory

“If variants were to get out of control in the Yukon, the impact could be serious.”

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)
Crystal Schick/Yukon News
Sandy Silver announces the territorial election in Whitehorse. Silver is seeking a second term as premier and third term as Klondike MLA. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)

Getting to know Sandy Silver and the Yukon Liberal platform

Yukon Liberal Leader Sandy Silver is vying for a second term as…

Crystal Schick/Yukon News
Sandy Silver announces the territorial election in Whitehorse. Silver is seeking a second term as premier and third term as Klondike MLA. (Crystal Schick/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.
Legislative assembly on the last day of the fall sitting in Whitehorse on Nov. 22, 2018. Politicians return for the spring sitting of the assembly March 4. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Analysis: What to expect in spring sitting of the legislature

They’re back on March 4, but election speculation is looming large

Legislative assembly on the last day of the fall sitting in Whitehorse on Nov. 22, 2018. Politicians return for the spring sitting of the assembly March 4. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
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

No virtual sitting for Yukon legislature

Opposition reacts to lack of opportunity to scrutinize government

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