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The Yukon’s Education department is planning an inclusive education overhaul. (Pexels file photo)

Yukon Education department clarifying IEP rules

The Education department is attempting to clarify the rules for Individualized Education…

The Whitehorse emergency shelter at 405 Alexander Street on March 7. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Yukon Health and Social Services struggles to make problems disappear at Whitehorse emergency shelter

People under the influence welcome at shelter, drugs and alcohol are not. Low barrier guidelines surface in ATIPP disclosure

From left, Mary Maje, Dorothy Smith and Shirley Adamson are seen during an open discussion on Yukon politics in the last 50 years at MacBride Museum on Feb. 9. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

‘Women are the matriarchs’: Yukon First Nations leaders discuss activism over 50 years

This story is one segment of the Yukon News’ special International Women’s…

Ranj Pillai speaks to reporters in the cabinet office on Oct. 25, 2022. The premier has distributed mandate letters to his cabinet ministers. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Reconciliation, health, climate change take priority in Yukon premier’s mandate letters to ministers

Premier Ranj Pillai has sent out latest round of mandate letters

Ranj Pillai speaks to reporters in the cabinet office on Oct. 25, 2022. The premier has distributed mandate letters to his cabinet ministers. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
A police officer places evidence markers on the Alaska Highway near the blue bridge at the scene of the collision on July 5, 2020. (Jackie Hong/Yukon News file)

Guilty driver files details of 2020 Alaska Highway crash to the court

The court has accepted guilty plea

A police officer places evidence markers on the Alaska Highway near the blue bridge at the scene of the collision on July 5, 2020. (Jackie Hong/Yukon News file)
Sofia Ashley, executive director of the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, stands in front of a Women’s Day community art project. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Marking International Women ’s Day with the Victoria Faulkner Women ’s Centre

A look at the state of gender equality worldwide.

Sofia Ashley, executive director of the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, stands in front of a Women’s Day community art project. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
A cruise ship is seen at the Skagway cruise terminal on Sept. 10. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Yukon entering 35-year deal for use of Skagway ore terminal

Borough assembly of the Municipality of Skagway voted in favour of an export cooperation agreement

A cruise ship is seen at the Skagway cruise terminal on Sept. 10. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Lesley Brown, president of Yukon University, is seen in her office at the Ayamdigut campus in Whitehorse on Feb. 8. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Sitting down with Yukon University’s president on International Women’s Day

D r. Lesley Brown has been Yukon University’s president since August 2021

Lesley Brown, president of Yukon University, is seen in her office at the Ayamdigut campus in Whitehorse on Feb. 8. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Drummers close the International Women’s Day gathering on March 8 as City Councillor Michelle Friesen and baby Theo look on. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

Women’s Day demonstration aims to support Whitehorse city councillor in bringing baby to meetings

Coun. Michelle Friesen has been taking her son to council meetings since July

Drummers close the International Women’s Day gathering on March 8 as City Councillor Michelle Friesen and baby Theo look on. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
Jack Hulland Elementary School. (Yukon News file)

Yukon Government resists class-action status for Jack Hulland Elementary lawsuit

Defence requests that the lawsuit move forward as a regular proceeding

Jack Hulland Elementary School. (Yukon News file)
Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23. RCMP executed a search warrant in downtown Whitehorse on March 3, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, guns and ammunition. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Two arrested following search warrant in downtown Whitehorse

Drugs, cash, guns, ammunition seized in March 3 search

Yukon RCMP detachment in Whitehorse seen on Feb. 23. RCMP executed a search warrant in downtown Whitehorse on March 3, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, guns and ammunition. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Porter Creek Secondary students on a bison hunt in the Kloo Lake Valley on March 1. The Education department has pledged more outdoor, experiential learning for students. (Yukon Conservation Officer Services/Facebook)

Yukon’s Education department continuing consultation on student outcomes

An outcome strategy is pledged in response to the auditor general’s recommendations

Porter Creek Secondary students on a bison hunt in the Kloo Lake Valley on March 1. The Education department has pledged more outdoor, experiential learning for students. (Yukon Conservation Officer Services/Facebook)
A patch is seen on the shoulder of a Canada Border Services Agency officer’s uniform in Tsawwassen, B.C., Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)

Update: No explosive found after Beaver Creek border crossing closed

The border crossing has reopened.

A patch is seen on the shoulder of a Canada Border Services Agency officer’s uniform in Tsawwassen, B.C., Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)
Mark Radke has been appointed as deputy minister of Justice. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Premier appoints new deputy minister of Justice

Mark Radke is moving up to most senior public servant role

Mark Radke has been appointed as deputy minister of Justice. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
National Treaty Simulation participants and expert advisors. (Extremeline Productions/Submitted)

Yukoners among representatives at National Treaty Simulation

Young people engage in simulated wildlife management discussion in Ottawa.

National Treaty Simulation participants and expert advisors. (Extremeline Productions/Submitted)
Yukon University’s welding program for women and non-binary people is planned for this spring. (Courtesy/Yukon University)

Yukon University offering free welding program for women, non-binary people

The 18-week course starts in May

Yukon University’s welding program for women and non-binary people is planned for this spring. (Courtesy/Yukon University)
The former Coast High Country Inn, seen on Nov. 2, 2022. The former hotel is now in use as a temporary shelter prior to its conversion into a social housing project. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)

Temporary residents move into former Whitehorse hotel

The old Coast High Country Inn, soon to be converted to social housing, is now in use as a shelter

The former Coast High Country Inn, seen on Nov. 2, 2022. The former hotel is now in use as a temporary shelter prior to its conversion into a social housing project. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News Files)
The TikTok app opens on a personal mobile device on March 2. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon government banning TikTok on government-issued devices

News came in the House in response to prompt from the Yukon Party

The TikTok app opens on a personal mobile device on March 2. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Minister of Finance Sandy Silver gives a nod to his friend, colleague and “distant relative” Premier Ranj Pillai while addressing the budget to reporters in the cabinet office on March 2. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon government’s $1.94-billion budget includes largest-ever emergency response fund

The $50-million emergency contingency fund can go toward relief from fires, floods or washouts

Minister of Finance Sandy Silver gives a nod to his friend, colleague and “distant relative” Premier Ranj Pillai while addressing the budget to reporters in the cabinet office on March 2. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Ken Coates speaking at a Northern Policy Institute Gala 10th Anniversary Dinner in 2022. (from Wikipedia)

Ken Coates comes home to the Yukon as university’s Indigenous Governance chair

Reknowned scholar in northern governance returning to Yukon University

Ken Coates speaking at a Northern Policy Institute Gala 10th Anniversary Dinner in 2022. (from Wikipedia)