TOPIC: YUKON
In Depth
Brace for impact: Northern leaders get ready to deal with Trump's threatened tariffs
Canada does $1.3 trillion worth of two-way trade every year with the United States. That's why business and political leaders alike in this country are scrambling to try to talk the Trump administration, which takes office Monday, into backing off.
Lawsuit against Yukon gov't over Takhini elk herd settled, but farmers say issues remain
Takhini Valley-area ranchers Wayne and Alison Grove took the Yukon government to court in 2020, alleging that it failed to properly control the elk herd’s size and range. The matter was set for a 10-day trial this week but was settled on the first day.
Internet customers in North to receive subsidy, CRTC says
Canada's telecommunications regulator says internet customers will receive a subsidy aimed at making service more affordable in the North. Northwestel customers will also be credited on their bill after prolonged outages.
City of Whitehorse to spend $300K on Robert Service Way landslide mitigation efforts this year
Half the money will go toward installing gates that can be used to block off traffic when there's an elevated risk of a landslide
Former deputy chief of Klondike Valley fire dept. sentenced to 18 months for sexual assault
Dawson City resident Leslie Iain Weatherston was found guilty last September of one count of sexual assault against his former partner. He was sentenced on Wednesday.
Whitehorse council votes for proposed changes to permitting, inspection processes for builders
The amendments are meant to improve how the city handles building permits and does inspections. Council unanimously voted to pass the changes through first and second reading Monday.
2 children on bicycles hit by vehicle in Whitehorse
Two children were taken to hospital in Whitehorse on Tuesday after they were hit by a vehicle while riding their bicycles.
Slapstick, 'janky' puppets and ecology: Made-in-Yukon show finds an audience with its retro appeal
Billed as "a snackable mash-up of the Muppets and Planet Earth," the made-in-Yukon educational series "Northern Tails" has quickly found an audience with its retro appeal.
Uncertainty and anxiety for some Northerners, as Trump returns to power
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House later this month, some northerners are anxious about what the new U.S. administration will mean for the Arctic environment, circumpolar politics and the fight against climate change.
Family, colleagues remember Dave Stockdale, longtime Whitehorse city councillor and sports advocate
Dave Stockdale, the longtime Whitehorse city councillor and a major booster of sports in the territory, leaves behind a huge legacy in both athletics and politics, say colleagues and family members.
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.
Whitehorse gravel business found in contempt of court, again, for refusing to leave city-owned property
“The pattern of behaviour of Annie Lake Trucking and its partners… has shown a profound disregard for the administration of justice,”
Yukon minister confirms leak at Eagle Gold mine, warns creek could see more impacts
The Yukon's Mines Minister John Streicker has confirmed toxic water at the Eagle Gold mine is escaping one of the newly-built storage ponds there.
Proposal to relicense Whitehorse dam clears review hurdle, conservationist calls foul
The board’s evaluation report states the project will have significant adverse impacts on the environment — and people — “in or outside Yukon.”
Landslide north of Whitehorse caused 'tsunami' on ice-covered Takhini River, geologist says
A recent landslide on the Takhini River just north of Whitehorse sent a torrent of debris crashing through the ice and into the river, blocking part of the channel.
Q+A
Historian Ken Coates on how Trudeau is leaving at 'most troubled time you could imagine' for Arctic security
Ken Coates, who chairs the Yukon Arctic Security Advisory Council, says Canada's standing as a credible Arctic power is suffering — and the prime minister's decision this week to resign won't help.
Hillcrest residents ask City of Whitehorse to clear snow from local paved trails
Three delegates came to Whitehorse city council’s meeting on Monday, saying that cyclists and people on foot use the Hamilton Boulevard and Elijah Smith trails year-round to get to and from school, work or other parts of the city.
Northern MPs on Trudeau's departure, and what comes next
The North's three MPs — two of them Liberal and one from the NDP — are in agreement over at least one thing: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is doing the right thing by stepping down.
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation's Hän language becoming part of everyday life in Dawson City, Yukon
The Bonanza Market grocery store in Dawson City, Yukon, is the latest place in town to add the Hän language to some of its signage.
Union leader calls for investigation into City of Whitehorse staff delivering mail during Canada Post strike
Mac Clohan, president of the Canadian Union Of Postal Workers’ (CUPW) Whitehorse local, brought the issue to a city council meeting Monday night, saying that “some lines were objectively crossed" during the Canada Post strike.
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.
Yukon grandmother and grandson both receive Coronation Medal
Three Vuntut Gwich'in citizens were honoured at the Commissioner's Levee in Whitehorse
Woman died when vehicle went off highway near Watson Lake, Yukon, says coroner
An American woman died in a highway accident near Watson Lake, Yukon, last month, the territory's coroner said in a news release on Monday.
Inmate died by suicide at Whitehorse jail last month, coroner confirms
The Yukon Coroner's Service has confirmed that a 37-year-old man died by suicide at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre on Dec. 23, 2024.
Yukon gov't reports potential leak at Eagle mine; chief says concerns about groundwater remain
The territory notified Yukoners Friday of the potential leak, which, it says, could be located in a new storage pond, built by a contractor hired by receiver PricewaterhouseCoopers.