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Surgical tower, sterile tools, wait times: Critics question Yukon Hospital Corp.

Surgical tower, sterile tools, wait times: Critics question Yukon Hospital Corp.

Yukon Hospital Corporation witnesses recently appeared in Yukon Legislative Assembly
City of Whitehorse could hike parking, general traffic fines

City of Whitehorse could hike parking, general traffic fines

Parking fines in the city haven't been updated since 2007
Whitehorse RCMP arrest 2 men after handgun fired downtown

Whitehorse RCMP arrest 2 men after handgun fired downtown

Police say one man charged with possessing drugs for trafficking purposes
Staffer removed after alleged ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards Whitehorse student

Staffer removed after alleged ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards Whitehorse student

Jack Hulland Elementary School principal issued letter to families notifying them that he has become aware of allegations involving a school employee and student; police are investigating
Yukon premier supports PM's 1 project, 1 review approach to streamline projects

Yukon premier supports PM's 1 project, 1 review approach to streamline projects

Premier Ranj Pillai is among premiers who are keen on getting this initiative rolling
Streicker’s stats suggest stark contrast between Liberal and Yukon Party gov'ts

Streicker’s stats suggest stark contrast between Liberal and Yukon Party gov'ts

Liberal MLA John Streicker has been gleaning data from Hansard in the Yukon legislature
Chief of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations glad to see bear hunt measures in place

Chief of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations glad to see bear hunt measures in place

Restrictions on grizzly hunting near Champagne and Aishihik traditional fishing village were announced at end of March
Yukon government buys former pet store to house vulnerable support services

Yukon government buys former pet store to house vulnerable support services

Premier Ranj Pillai gave a few details about plans for pet store building and property
Yukon government restarts Low Carbon Buildings Program with tweaks

Yukon government restarts Low Carbon Buildings Program with tweaks

Program intended to reduce building emissions previously ran out of money in May 2023
Update: Alaska Highway reopens to single-lane traffic following fuel spill

Update: Alaska Highway reopens to single-lane traffic following fuel spill

The highway had been closed for much of April 7.