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A scene along the side of the Dempster Highway is seen on Aug. 12, 2018. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

High waters, washouts stoke North Klondike, Dempster highway closures in the Yukon

Water levels shut down North Klondike Highway and multiple washouts close Dempster Highway

A scene along the side of the Dempster Highway is seen on Aug. 12, 2018. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
The yearly pool closure at the Canada Games Centre will begin Aug. 12 and run until early October. (Yukon News file)

Upgrades will shutter CGC pool for 7 weeks this summer

The seven-week closure is for upgrades worth $550,000, which will see the pool facilities retiled

The yearly pool closure at the Canada Games Centre will begin Aug. 12 and run until early October. (Yukon News file)
Whitehorse City Hall (Yukon News file)

Yukon government, city sign tourism agreement

MOU could boost tourism potential and opportunities

Whitehorse City Hall (Yukon News file)
Jody Wilson-Raybould won another term as MP for Vancouver Granville, but this time, as an independent, after a tight three-way race.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Jody Wilson-Raybould draws crowd at indigenous conference in Whitehorse

Event also honoured indigenous-owned businesses and non-indigenous firms with indigenous partners

Jody Wilson-Raybould won another term as MP for Vancouver Granville, but this time, as an independent, after a tight three-way race.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
AYC president Ted Laking speaks during the association’s annual general meeting. (Courtesy/Jocelyn Curteanu)
AYC president Ted Laking speaks during the association’s annual general meeting. (Courtesy/Jocelyn Curteanu)
Stakeholders and representatives from the Council of Yukon First Nations pose for a group photo immediately before the groundbreaking of the Wellness Centre site on May 17. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Construction of Indigenous-run shelter in Whistle Bend begins with site blessing

Building will contain 15 apartments and 32 beds

  • May 20, 2023
Stakeholders and representatives from the Council of Yukon First Nations pose for a group photo immediately before the groundbreaking of the Wellness Centre site on May 17. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai (left), Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane pose for a photo during the 2023 northern premiers’ forum held in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. (Submitted/Government of the Northwest Territories)
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai (left), Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane pose for a photo during the 2023 northern premiers’ forum held in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. (Submitted/Government of the Northwest Territories)
An aerial view of the Minto mine site in 2019. (Submitted/Government of Yukon)

Mining company that abandoned Minto mine owes $18M in securities to Yukon government

Minto Metals Corp. has already paid $75.2 million in securities

An aerial view of the Minto mine site in 2019. (Submitted/Government of Yukon)
MacKenzie Litster (left) and Jenna McDowell take a business meeting outdoors while both on parental leave. (Submitted)

Two Yukon moms launch online consignment store for kids

Without local options for their growing kids, MacKenzie Litster and Jenna McDowell started their own second-hand business

  • May 19, 2023
MacKenzie Litster (left) and Jenna McDowell take a business meeting outdoors while both on parental leave. (Submitted)
The Yukon Territorial Court heard sentencing submissions for Devin Edmiston on May 17 and 18. Edmiston plead guilty to causing a July 2020 highway collision that killed two people and severely injured a third. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Judge hears sentencing submissions in case of fatal 2020 collision on highway south of Whitehorse

Devin Edmiston will be sentenced for causing the crash that killed Travis Adams and Nicole Sanderson

The Yukon Territorial Court heard sentencing submissions for Devin Edmiston on May 17 and 18. Edmiston plead guilty to causing a July 2020 highway collision that killed two people and severely injured a third. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
The Klondike River is seen at Rock Creek on May 8. High streamflow advisories are in place for the Porcupine River at Old Crow and the Klondike River. (Submitted/Government of Yukon)
The Klondike River is seen at Rock Creek on May 8. High streamflow advisories are in place for the Porcupine River at Old Crow and the Klondike River. (Submitted/Government of Yukon)
The Humane Society Yukon in Whitehorse on Nov. 12, 2019. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News files)

Humane Society Yukon makes adoption process changes, plans fundraiser

Society gets new executive director and professional advice on new processes

The Humane Society Yukon in Whitehorse on Nov. 12, 2019. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News files)
Rosemary Scanlon’s ‘Bloom’ is among the 14 art pieces selected for inclusion in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection 2022-23 (Government of Yukon)

14 new art pieces selected for inclusion in Yukon Permanent Art Collection

Over 100 works by 49 artists were submitted for consideration during the annual submission process

Rosemary Scanlon’s ‘Bloom’ is among the 14 art pieces selected for inclusion in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection 2022-23 (Government of Yukon)
Premier Ranj Pillai responds to a question from the Official Opposition during question period in the Yukon Legislative Assembly on April 26. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon sees 12 deputy head appointments in 2023

The Yukon Party is calling it a “chaotic start” to Premier Ranj Pillai’s tenure

Premier Ranj Pillai responds to a question from the Official Opposition during question period in the Yukon Legislative Assembly on April 26. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Joshua Ladue received the Jarret Quock Award for Outstanding Leadership for his work as a land guardian in Ross River (Courtesy/Joshua Ladue)

Yukoner receives outstanding leadership award

Joshua Ladue was honoured in Ottawa for his work in protecting indigenous lands as a land guardian

Joshua Ladue received the Jarret Quock Award for Outstanding Leadership for his work as a land guardian in Ross River (Courtesy/Joshua Ladue)
Yukon University has received federal funding totaling $5.5 million through two academic partnerships to advance clean energy research in remote northern communities. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

YukonU receives $5.5M for renewable energy studies from federal program

The funds will help Northern Energy Innovation assess clean energy opportunities in northern regions

Yukon University has received federal funding totaling $5.5 million through two academic partnerships to advance clean energy research in remote northern communities. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
Premier Ranj Pillai speaks in the Yukon Legislative Assembly on March 29. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukoner shares insight from inside a citizens’ assembly

The territory is getting set to establish its own citizens’ assembly on electoral reform

Premier Ranj Pillai speaks in the Yukon Legislative Assembly on March 29. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Rising waters run over the road that runs between the Porcupine River and the airport in Old Crow on May 15. (Submitted/Lawrie Crawford)

High-streamflow advisories in place for Klondike, Porcupine, Nordenskiold rivers

Information officer says flooding in Henderson Corner is rarely this severe

Rising waters run over the road that runs between the Porcupine River and the airport in Old Crow on May 15. (Submitted/Lawrie Crawford)
Robert Service Way will be closed over the long weekend beginning May 19 at 7 p.m. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Robert Service Way will be closed over the long weekend

Response resources limited, City of Whitehorse says

Robert Service Way will be closed over the long weekend beginning May 19 at 7 p.m. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Whitehorse General Hospital. Yukon Hospital Corp. has changed its policy at hospitals in the territory, giving patients and visitors the option of wearing a mask. (Yukon News file)

Yukon hospitals announce change in mask policy

Visitors and patients may choose whether to wear a mask

Whitehorse General Hospital. Yukon Hospital Corp. has changed its policy at hospitals in the territory, giving patients and visitors the option of wearing a mask. (Yukon News file)