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RCMP officers visited Whitehorse General Hospital on June 3 following a bomb threat against the health care facility. (Yukon News file)

RCMP respond to bomb threat against Whitehorse General Hospital

Whitehorse RCMP have said the threat was made by someone unable to “physically follow through”

An aerial view of the Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers research forest and farm site. (Submitted/Maria Leung)

Yukon research forest gets new barn

The Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers research forest and farm’s only storage building had collapsed

A landslide shut down Robert Service Way in Whitehorse on April 8. Since then the road has been periodically reopened but it closed again June 4 due to increased slide risk. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)

Robert Service Way closed again. Heavy rainfall in the forecast

Environment Canada issues special weather statement.

Left to right: Eila Vallevand, Dustin Sheldon, Karra MacIntosh and Olivia Cox are the four artists from Whitehorse chosen as recipients of YVR Art Foundation’s 2023 art scholarship awards. (Courtesy/Kim Bellevance)

4 First Nations artists from Whitehorse awarded scholarships from YVR Art Foundation

The scholarship recipients from Whitehorse were selected for the emerging artist category

Left to right: Eila Vallevand, Dustin Sheldon, Karra MacIntosh and Olivia Cox are the four artists from Whitehorse chosen as recipients of YVR Art Foundation’s 2023 art scholarship awards. (Courtesy/Kim Bellevance)
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Yukonomist: Alaska LNG aims for Asia

First came interest in our critical minerals, as Canada’s American, Asian and…

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Yukon RCMP respond in Whitehorse on April 20. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

RCMP charge 2 men for drug trafficking

Arrests follow RCMP search warrant

Yukon RCMP respond in Whitehorse on April 20. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
The Yukon Supreme Court ruled on the extent of the Yukon ombudsman’s jurisdiction to demand government documents in its investigation responding to public complaints. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)

Yukon Supreme Court rules on ombudsman’s jurisdiction

One of three proposed declarations granted by court. Others found too broad

The Yukon Supreme Court ruled on the extent of the Yukon ombudsman’s jurisdiction to demand government documents in its investigation responding to public complaints. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News Files)
The Bald Mountain Wildfire is shown in the Grande Prairie forest area in Alberta on May 12. Yukon firefighters are assisting in fighting wildfires in Alberta and the N.W.T. (HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service/Canadian Press)

The Yukon sends additional wildfire personnel to Alberta and the N.W.T.

A total of 21 firefighters sent Outside

The Bald Mountain Wildfire is shown in the Grande Prairie forest area in Alberta on May 12. Yukon firefighters are assisting in fighting wildfires in Alberta and the N.W.T. (HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service/Canadian Press)
The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board’s ruling on the first mineral exploration project pitched for the Peel Watershed region since land use planning was instituted there is being challenged in court by the Yukon government. (File Photo)

Yukon government takes environmental assessor to court over recommendation on Peel watershed project

Territory says YESAB didn’t have adequate information to make decision

The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board’s ruling on the first mineral exploration project pitched for the Peel Watershed region since land use planning was instituted there is being challenged in court by the Yukon government. (File Photo)
Adeline Webber, chair of the Yukon Residential Schools Missing Children working group, at a press conference on March 24. On May 31, Webber was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to serve as the Yukon’s 37th commissioner. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News file)

New Yukon Commissioner Adeline Webber excited to ‘connect with all Yukoners’

Webber aims to champion the importance of family bonds and engage with communities across the Yukon

Adeline Webber, chair of the Yukon Residential Schools Missing Children working group, at a press conference on March 24. On May 31, Webber was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to serve as the Yukon’s 37th commissioner. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News file)
Motorists should expect delays on Range Road from the McIntyre Creek bridge to Eagle Point Lookout next week due to road work. (Black Press file photo)

Expect delays along northern section of Whitehorse’s Range Road next week

Traffic on the road will be down to one lane during the day

Motorists should expect delays on Range Road from the McIntyre Creek bridge to Eagle Point Lookout next week due to road work. (Black Press file photo)
During her term, former Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard launched a literary program to share stories with students. (Courtesy/Office of the Commissioner of Yukon)

Yukon’s 1st Francophone commissioner reflects on successes, challenges of term

Despite the upheaval of COVID-19, former-Commissioner Angélique Bernard had a memorable term

During her term, former Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard launched a literary program to share stories with students. (Courtesy/Office of the Commissioner of Yukon)
An aerial view of flooding at Jessica Pumphrey’s farm taken by a local pilot. (Submitted/Jessica Pumphrey)

Flood evacuee criticizes emergency response to Yukon’s Klondike River flooding

Jessica Pumphrey is hopeful that the Yukon government’s upcoming flood relief program will help

An aerial view of flooding at Jessica Pumphrey’s farm taken by a local pilot. (Submitted/Jessica Pumphrey)
Greens growing in the Downtown Urban Garden Society garden in Whitehorse. (Submitted)

Vegetables aren’t all that grow in Whitehorse’s community gardens

Social bonds, a sense of accomplishment and healing all spring from the soil

Greens growing in the Downtown Urban Garden Society garden in Whitehorse. (Submitted)
Premier Ranj Pillai speaks with reporters in the Yukon government cabinet office on April 27. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Residential construction spending skyrockets in the Yukon

Data shows increase of 21.6 per cent over one-year period

Premier Ranj Pillai speaks with reporters in the Yukon government cabinet office on April 27. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Lia Hinchey (far right) on the podium alongside the top athletes in the U16-57kg division at the 2023 Open Championships in Montreal. (Courtesy/Judo Yukon)

Yukoner secures bronze in national judo tournament

Nunavut judoka Julian Gissling also won a bronze medal for his performance in the U18-90kg division

Lia Hinchey (far right) on the podium alongside the top athletes in the U16-57kg division at the 2023 Open Championships in Montreal. (Courtesy/Judo Yukon)
In a statement on the youth investment fund, Premier Ranj Pillai said extracurricular activities empower young people to explore the world around them through music, sport, art and community and are an incredibly important part of a well-rounded education. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Twelve youth programs receive funding

More than $59,000 provided through the youth investment fund

In a statement on the youth investment fund, Premier Ranj Pillai said extracurricular activities empower young people to explore the world around them through music, sport, art and community and are an incredibly important part of a well-rounded education. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Surveillance footage shows damage being done to the Frank Slim Building in Shipyards Park. (Courtesy/RCMP)

RCMP seek suspects after damage to Shipyards Park building

Surveillance footage captured a group of suspects spray painting structure

Surveillance footage shows damage being done to the Frank Slim Building in Shipyards Park. (Courtesy/RCMP)
A wildfire burns in this file photo. The Yukon government and Carcross/Tagish First Nation have signed an MOU on wildland fire management. (Black Press file photo)

Yukon government signs MOU on wildland fire management with Carcross/Tagish First Nation

The agreement will help combat and reduce the risk of fires and create new jobs

A wildfire burns in this file photo. The Yukon government and Carcross/Tagish First Nation have signed an MOU on wildland fire management. (Black Press file photo)
The Yukon Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the man convicted of a 2017 first-degree murder, citing his unwillingness to accept help from lawyers or participate in the appeal process. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Appeal by man convicted of 2017 murder near Whitehorse tossed by court

Edward Penner fired lawyer and stopped participating in hearings. Appeal of 2019 conviction halted

The Yukon Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the man convicted of a 2017 first-degree murder, citing his unwillingness to accept help from lawyers or participate in the appeal process. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)