Police watchdog releases new info on fatal Yukon RCMP shooting
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon's police watchdog has released more details surrounding a fatal RCMP shooting south of Whitehorse last month. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team was called in after Mounties tried to arrest a man wanted on firearms warrants on Jan 27, south of Whitehorse. Police say the man drove off befo...
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RCMP say there's no threat after a concerning social media post involving a Whitehorse student
Whitehorse, YT - Whitehorse RCMP say there was no threat to public safety after responding to a concerning social media post involving a student at Porter Creek Secondary School. Police were called just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday and went to the school as they launched an uttering threats investigation. Officers stayed...
Feb 12, 2026
Yukon leaders offer condolences to the community of Tumbler Ridge in B.C. after deadly mass shooting
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon's political leaders are offering condolences to the northeastern B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge, following a deadly mass shooting. Nine people were killed, including the perpetrator, and more than 25 others were injured when a person opened fire at a local secondary school yesterday afternoon. S...
Feb 11, 2026
Health officials warn Yukon sees rise in whooping cough cases
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health is reporting a rise in whooping cough cases and is urging residents to watch for symptoms. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads through coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. It often starts like a cold ...
Feb 11, 2026
Liquor Corp: Only small amount of recalled Lunaire cannabis sold in Yukon
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Government says a recall of certain Lunaire-branded dried cannabis products over elevated arsenic levels does not affect any retailers in the territory. The Yukon Liquor Corporation says the only affected product sold locally was Lunaire Eclipse dried cannabis. A total of 24 units were sold i...
Feb 10, 2026







