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Both landlords and tenants want greater autonomy from Yukon's new Residential Tenancies Act
The Yukon's new rules for rental properties aim to strike a "fair balance between tenants and landlords," but voices on both sides of the issue say they don't feel empowered by the changes.
New Arctic security institute encourages diplomacy with the U.S. on northern defence
The public launch of the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security on Thursday provided some baseline information on northern defence – and highlighted the need for continued relations with the U.S. military amid current political tensions.
Yukon gov't promises new strategy this fall to measure student outcomes
The Yukon's education department says it's going to roll out a student outcome strategy in September, six years after the auditor general of Canada told the territory it needed one.
Electric vehicle catches fire at Yukon charging station
Once Calvin Gillings coaxed his car into charging, it began smoking under the hood. 'And then it actually caught fire underneath my wife’s seat,' he said.
Whitehorse woman missing since 2022 presumed dead after Yukon Supreme Court decision
Deanna Bailey, a Whitehorse woman who went missing three years ago, is officially presumed dead.
Yukon Food Security Network launches online data hub
The website, which launched on Thursday, has an information dashboard outlining food outreach services from five different Yukon organizations, including the food bank and emergency shelter.
Yukon's nominee allocation cut by half, territory delays application process
The Yukon's allocation of nominees under the Yukon Nominee Program has been slashed in half for 2025, Premier Ranj Pillai said in a statement on Tuesday.
Whitehorse man sentenced to one year in jail for possessing child pornography
Kole Smeeton pleaded guilty to the charge last May, and was sentenced by Justice Karen Wenckebach on Jan. 8.
For Yukoners with chronic illness, the pandemic might be over but the risk remains
A group of people with chronic illnesses in Whitehorse meet monthly to share experiences and perspectives, including strategies for staying healthy during flu season.
Yukon heat pump program sells out in less than 3 weeks, additional applicants waitlisted
The Yukon's affordable heat pump program, announced last month, has already filled up for this year.