Internet and cell service restored following wildfire damage to fibre line
Whitehorse, YT - Internet and cell service is back in the Yukon after wildfire activity in Northern B.C., Northwest Territories and Northern Alberta knocked both services offline. Northwestel says they have repaired the fibre line north of Fort Nelson, B.C., where thousands are evacuating due to a fast-growing wildfire...
May 12, 2024
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Wildfire activity disrupts internet, phonelines and cell networks in the Yukon, North West Territories, and Northern BC
WHITEHORSE, YT - Wildfire activity in Northern BC and the Northwest Territories has disrupted internet connection, phonelines, cell networks and the 9-1-1 service across the Yukon, North West Territories, and parts of Northern BC. At this time there is no timeline for the full restoration of these services, however inc...
May 12, 2024
March for Life rallies in Downtown Whitehorse, counter protesters gather in opposition
WHITEHORSE, YT - Dozens of passionate Yukoners lined the sidewalks of Elliot Street on Thursday, May 9th, as supporters of the March for Life movement gathered at the Old Log Church, and a counter-protest which outnumbered them took shape across the street. March for Life is an international pro-life movement with chap...
May 11, 2024
At least 20 vehicles vandalized in Riverdale neighborhood, RCMP investigating
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Whitehorse RCMP have confirmed they are investigating a series of vandalism incidents in the Riverdale neighborhood this past weekend, where at least 20 vehicles sustained damaged. RCMP say they first started receiving reports of damaged vehicles that had been parked outside overnight in the Riverd...
May 09, 2024
First of the King Charles III Coronation Medals awarded to six Yukonners
Whitehorse, YT - The first of the King Charles III Coronation Medals were awarded to six Yukonners for their remarkable work for the betterment of Canada and their communities marking the first time since 1959 that a coronation medal was awarded in the territory. The medal was created to celebrate the coronation of His...
May 07, 2024