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Premier Ranj Pillai speaks with reporters in the Yukon government cabinet office on April 27. Pillai told the <em>News</em> Sept. 22 that while he was in India he was left in the dark prior to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations about a “potential link” between the Indian government and an assassination in Canada. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Premier Pillai not alerted prior to PM Trudeau’s allegations about Indian government

Trudeau alleged “potential link” between Indian government and killing in Canada while Pillai in India

Yukon Party MLA for Kluane Wade Istchenko leans in to a response to his question in the Yukon Legislative Assembly on April 26. In a Sept. 22 press release, he said the Yukon government is ignoring the needs of rural Yukoners amid the closure of the Pelly Crossing Health Centre for the second time in recent months. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon Party slams government’s inability to prevent rural health centre closures

Pelly Crossing Health Centre will be closed for second time in recent months due to staffing woes

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

Whitehorse RCMP make property crime arrests near Wolf Creek

Two in custody following car theft, other offences

Yukon RCMP respond in Whitehorse on April 20. (Dana Hathterly/Yukon News Files)
Whitehorse Public Library as seen on July 13. (Yukon News Files)

Yukon libraries drop late fees

Plan aimed to make library accessible and save on administration costs

Whitehorse Public Library as seen on July 13. (Yukon News Files)
Yukon MP Brendan Hanley attends a press conference in a media room at the Yukon legislative building on April 4. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon MP commends COVID-19-related loan extension

Business groups had been pushing for more time to repay loans businesses had received

Yukon MP Brendan Hanley attends a press conference in a media room at the Yukon legislative building on April 4. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
J.V. Clark School celebrates winning the Fast Money segment with host Gerry Dee. (Courtesy/CBC Gem)

Mayo teacher team dominates Family Feud and wins $10,000 for J.V. Clark School

More than 100 people gathered at the community centre to watch the show when it aired on Sept. 20

J.V. Clark School celebrates winning the Fast Money segment with host Gerry Dee. (Courtesy/CBC Gem)
The new two-way bike lane along Chilkoot Way in Whitehorse, as photographed on the morning of Sept. 22. (Matthew Bossons/Yukon News)

Chilkoot Way could see speed limit reduction amid bike lane controversy

Whitehorse city council to vote on lowering Chilkoot Way speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h

The new two-way bike lane along Chilkoot Way in Whitehorse, as photographed on the morning of Sept. 22. (Matthew Bossons/Yukon News)
The Yukon government may close the transfer stations in Silver City, Johnson’s Crossing and Braeburn. (Submitted photo)

Residents of Silver City frustrated during meetings over dump closures

There is no timeline for the closure of three small transfer stations in the territory

The Yukon government may close the transfer stations in Silver City, Johnson’s Crossing and Braeburn. (Submitted photo)
Sandy Silver, who is the Finance minister, addresses the Yukon Legislative Assembly on April 26. In a release on Sept. 21, he said a special warrant will allow the Yukon government to meet its financial commitments. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Special warrant authorizes Yukon government to spend additional $15.3M

The special warrant relates to collective agreement payments

Sandy Silver, who is the Finance minister, addresses the Yukon Legislative Assembly on April 26. In a release on Sept. 21, he said a special warrant will allow the Yukon government to meet its financial commitments. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Speaker Jeremy Harper, who is the Yukon Liberal Party MLA for Mayo-Tatchun, is seen in the speaker’s chair in the Yukon Legislative Assembly on April 26. He has given notice of the fall sitting. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon MLAs getting back to business soon

Will mark Premier Ranj Pillai’s first fall sitting since he took the reins as premier

Speaker Jeremy Harper, who is the Yukon Liberal Party MLA for Mayo-Tatchun, is seen in the speaker’s chair in the Yukon Legislative Assembly on April 26. He has given notice of the fall sitting. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Yukon RCMP respond in Whitehorse on April 20. (Dana Hathterly/Yukon News)

Yukon government cooperating with investigation into sexual assault by former NGO staffer

Police wouldn’t disclose organization but said it “provides support services to vulnerable people”

Yukon RCMP respond in Whitehorse on April 20. (Dana Hathterly/Yukon News)
A truck flying two Canadian flags speeds past demonstrators counter-protesting the “Million March 4 Children” outside the Yukon legislature on Sept. 20. (Matthew Bossons/Yukon News)

RCMP investigating assault stemming from protest, counter-protest in Whitehorse

The News heard out people on both sides of ideological and road lines of “Million March 4 Children”

A truck flying two Canadian flags speeds past demonstrators counter-protesting the “Million March 4 Children” outside the Yukon legislature on Sept. 20. (Matthew Bossons/Yukon News)
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into a March 2020 shooting by a Whitehorse RCMP officer. (Black Press File Photo)

Police watchdog clears Whitehorse RCMP officer in 2020 shooting

Alberta Serious Incident Response team finds shot that missed man wasn’t unlawful force

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into a March 2020 shooting by a Whitehorse RCMP officer. (Black Press File Photo)
In the foreground, protesters participating in the “Million March 4 Children” are seen outside the territorial legislature in Whitehorse on Sept. 20. Across the road, in the background, counter-protesters rally. (Matthew Bossons/Yukon News)

Counter-protesters outnumber ‘Million March 4 Children’ protesters in Whitehorse

Hundreds of counter-protesters faced off across the road from dozens of protesters at legislature

In the foreground, protesters participating in the “Million March 4 Children” are seen outside the territorial legislature in Whitehorse on Sept. 20. Across the road, in the background, counter-protesters rally. (Matthew Bossons/Yukon News)
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Fay Tangermann and Gunter Glaeser were recently named the “Most Hospitable Hosts” in the Yukon by Airbnb. They operate two cabins near Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. (Courtesy/Airbnb)

Airbnb names Whitehorse homestay operators Yukon’s ‘most hospitable’

The honourees operate a one-bedroom, one-bath cabin roughly near the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs

Fay Tangermann and Gunter Glaeser were recently named the “Most Hospitable Hosts” in the Yukon by Airbnb. They operate two cabins near Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. (Courtesy/Airbnb)
Protesters holding placards to demand equal status for migrants across Canada. (Courtesy/Migrant Rights Network)

Yukon group advocates for permanent residency status for migrants

Yukon Status of Women Council say migrants face exploitation, lack of protection and abuse because of their status

Protesters holding placards to demand equal status for migrants across Canada. (Courtesy/Migrant Rights Network)
Jeanie McLean, the minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate, is seen on Aug. 17. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukoners asked to participate in 2SLGBTQIA+ survey

Questionnaire available until Oct. 13, answers will remain anonymous

Jeanie McLean, the minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate, is seen on Aug. 17. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)