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Per Stats Canada data Whitehorse has experienced the sharpest rise in the Consumer Price Index in the country over the past year. (Mike Davies/Black Press Files)

Whitehorse residents feel the pinch as Consumer Price Index rise is Canada’s largest

Index of rise in cost for goods and services climbs twice as fast in Whitehorse as in Yellowknife

Per Stats Canada data Whitehorse has experienced the sharpest rise in the Consumer Price Index in the country over the past year. (Mike Davies/Black Press Files)
An aerial view of the Minto mine site in 2019. The site is now on the market. (Submitted/Government of Yukon)

Abandoned Minto mine in the Yukon up for sale

Court-appointed receiver is currently taking offers

An aerial view of the Minto mine site in 2019. The site is now on the market. (Submitted/Government of Yukon)
Firewood harvesting occurs in the Quill Creek area, seen on Aug. 13, 2022. The Yukon government has introduced a new forestry support program intended to get more firewood to market. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon’s fuelwood supply is improving, director says

The Yukon government is putting up $200,000 to help harvesters and retailers get wood to market

Firewood harvesting occurs in the Quill Creek area, seen on Aug. 13, 2022. The Yukon government has introduced a new forestry support program intended to get more firewood to market. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Suzanne Tremblay says the Silver City dump is “impeccable.” (Submitted)

Possible dump shut-down gets Silver City residents fired up

NDP leader Kate White says the idea is not rooted in reality

Suzanne Tremblay says the Silver City dump is “impeccable.” (Submitted)
The Main Street mural created by artist Lawrence Smith and the Northern Cultural Expressions Society viewed from the air. (City of Whitehorse/Facebook)

Mixed reviews on Whitehorse’s Main Street Town Square from vendors

City planning review to guide future similar events

The Main Street mural created by artist Lawrence Smith and the Northern Cultural Expressions Society viewed from the air. (City of Whitehorse/Facebook)
On October 14, 2022 at the Yukon Legislative Assembly, Jason Pedlar was sworn in as the new Yukon Ombudsman, the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner. This swearing in ceremony follows a May 27, 2022 recruitment for the new Ombudsman with a October 11, 2022 motion recommending Mr.Pedlar's appointment passing unanimously by the Assembly.

Failure to inform parents about sex offender was ‘unfair’: ombudsman

The Yukon’s Education department took 19 months to inform parents of sexualized abuse allegations

On October 14, 2022 at the Yukon Legislative Assembly, Jason Pedlar was sworn in as the new Yukon Ombudsman, the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner. This swearing in ceremony follows a May 27, 2022 recruitment for the new Ombudsman with a October 11, 2022 motion recommending Mr.Pedlar's appointment passing unanimously by the Assembly.
A 22-year-old man from the Yukon is in custody after taking a 2X4 to numerous vehicles and some homes in a Penticton neighbourhood. (Juliana Bee Facebook)

Yukon man arrested after going on rampage in Penticton neighbourhood

22-year-old man took 2x4 to about 20 vehicles and some houses

A 22-year-old man from the Yukon is in custody after taking a 2X4 to numerous vehicles and some homes in a Penticton neighbourhood. (Juliana Bee Facebook)
Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston has clarified a comment he made about leaving leadership during a press conference at the legislative building’s media room on Aug. 23. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

‘I’m gonna fulfill my term’: CYFN Grand Chief Peter Johnston

Peter Johnston provides an update on his future as grand chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations

Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston has clarified a comment he made about leaving leadership during a press conference at the legislative building’s media room on Aug. 23. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Sarah’s Harvest exchanges cash for greens during the Fireweed Community Market at Shipyards Park on June 15. Fireweed’s annual Christmas market will be expanding, thanks to more government funding. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Fireweed Community Market Society’s Christmas event to get 25% bigger

Federal government funding will expand indoor winter market up to 149 vendors

Sarah’s Harvest exchanges cash for greens during the Fireweed Community Market at Shipyards Park on June 15. Fireweed’s annual Christmas market will be expanding, thanks to more government funding. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Susan McCallum, right, accepts the the Council of the Federation Literacy Award from Yukon education minister Jeanie McLean during a ceremony at the Guild Hall Theatre on Sept. 5. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon illustrator’s dedication to First Nations languages recognized with award

Susan McCallum was presented with the Council of the Federation Literacy Award on Sept. 5

Susan McCallum, right, accepts the the Council of the Federation Literacy Award from Yukon education minister Jeanie McLean during a ceremony at the Guild Hall Theatre on Sept. 5. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
In addition to the government review, the SCAN Act is scheduled to face a constitutional challenge in the Yukon Supreme Court this fall. (Yukon News file)

More details emerge about Yukon government’s SCAN Act review

The timeframe for the review intends to provide ample time to consult with stakeholders

In addition to the government review, the SCAN Act is scheduled to face a constitutional challenge in the Yukon Supreme Court this fall. (Yukon News file)
Log poles lay outside the Jim Smith Building on Sept. 5. The Yukon government doesn’t know the full history of the seven large wooden pillars that previously stood outside the Yukon’s legislative building. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

History of fallen Yukon government logs remains largely unknown: spokesperson

Two of seven wooden pillars that stood outside the Yukon’s legislative building fell down last week

Log poles lay outside the Jim Smith Building on Sept. 5. The Yukon government doesn’t know the full history of the seven large wooden pillars that previously stood outside the Yukon’s legislative building. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Yukon Family Literacy Centre program director Carrie-Anne McPhee reads a book in the centre’s Canada Games Centre location. As the city requires the space, the literacy centre was given notice that they must move by Nov. 10. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon Family Literacy Centre seeks new home as City of Whitehorse requires space

Centre had occupied room at Canada Games Centre for 12 years. Must leave by Nov. 10

Yukon Family Literacy Centre program director Carrie-Anne McPhee reads a book in the centre’s Canada Games Centre location. As the city requires the space, the literacy centre was given notice that they must move by Nov. 10. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
A police cruiser passes by the RCMP station in Whitehorse on Aug. 22, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Watson Lake RCMP provides update on controlled explosive detonations

Explosives were found in a backpack in an abandoned van

A police cruiser passes by the RCMP station in Whitehorse on Aug. 22, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
The entire staff of Mayo’s J.V. Clark School will appear on Family Feud Sept. 20. (Courtesy/CBC)

Family Feud gets schooled by Mayo teachers’ team this September

Five staff members from J.V. Clark school will appear as a team on the CBC game show

The entire staff of Mayo’s J.V. Clark School will appear on Family Feud Sept. 20. (Courtesy/CBC)
RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying an assault suspect. (Courtesy/RCMP)

RCMP seeking assistance to identify assault suspect

Incident occurred more than two months ago

RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying an assault suspect. (Courtesy/RCMP)
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Sudit Ranade, seen speaking at a Aug. 23 press conference at the Yukon legislature’s media room, is expecting this year’s respiratory illness season will be similar to last year. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Return to COVID-19 mandates would require game-changing circumstances, Yukon’s top doctor says

Dr. Sudit Ranade has confirmed there is currently a COVID-19 outbreak at Copper Ridge Place

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Sudit Ranade, seen speaking at a Aug. 23 press conference at the Yukon legislature’s media room, is expecting this year’s respiratory illness season will be similar to last year. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
A Yukon Wildland Fire patch pictured on June 9, 2022. (Yukon News Files)

The Yukon sends firefighting resources to N.W.T. and Alberta

Unit crew is among the personnel sent to assist firefighting efforts in the N.W.T.

A Yukon Wildland Fire patch pictured on June 9, 2022. (Yukon News Files)
During an Aug. 31 press conference behind Kaushee’s Place in Whitehorse, Yukon MP Brendan Hanley said all levels of government need to do more work to address the housing crisis across the country. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Governments pledge to add at least 9 homes in Whitehorse, renovate shelter amid housing crisis

Renovations are underway at Kaushee’s Place

During an Aug. 31 press conference behind Kaushee’s Place in Whitehorse, Yukon MP Brendan Hanley said all levels of government need to do more work to address the housing crisis across the country. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Whitehorse City Hall (Yukon News file)

Charges withdrawn by City of Whitehorse after dangerous dog surrendered

Dog involved in two incidents earlier this summer moved to a more suitable home

Whitehorse City Hall (Yukon News file)