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Inquest sees video evidence that now-deceased woman left to sleep face-down

Darla Skookum left face-down on mattress by Whitehorse Emergency Shelter staff on night of death

Apr 17, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Whitehorse RCMP find gun and drugs after highway collision

Four arrests made after car hits ditch near Crestview

Apr 16, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Security guard stationed at Whitehorse school amid ‘ongoing situation’

A security guard has been stationed at Holy Family school this week “out of an abundance of caution”

Apr 13, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Hospital unions ratify, Yukon Hospital Corporation approves collective deal

Hospital corporation says next step is implementing the agreement

Apr 13, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Amid record snowpack, Old Crow and Klondike Valley are focus of flood concern

Abundant snow along the Porcupine River and an ice jam near Dawson are being monitored

Apr 13, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Yukon calls on undeployed Canadian military doctors, nurses, health workers

Territorial Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee says it’s not because the health system is in shambles

Apr 12, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Whitehorse shelter deaths inquest suggests training, policy shortcomings

Coroner’s inquest into four deaths at emergency shelter hears about lacklustre overdose training

Apr 12, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Yukon Court of Appeal upholds decision rejecting Beaver River mining exploration

First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun hails “landmark victory.” Case discussed in legislature

Apr 12, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Lack of transportation for sexual assault victims to get help ‘critical’: McPhee

Minister says efforts being made to address “critical issues” raised in the report on expanding SART

Apr 11, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Officers granted authority to issue orders under Yukon’s new animal control act

Authorities intend to educate — not punish — non-compliance with Animal Protection and Control Act

Apr 11, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >