Yukon Federation of Labour Calls for Wildland Cancer Coverage
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Federation of Labour is pressing the territorial government to set a timeline for extending presumptive cancer coverage to wildland firefighters. Wildland firefighters face toxic smoke on the job and while municipal firefighters already have cancer protection, wildland crews do not. Premier C...
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Tuktoyaktuk man charged after RCMP seize large stash of vodka
Whitehorse, YT - RCMP in Tuktoyaktuk have charged a man after seizing a large quantity of vodka in the community. Officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Nov. 27 and found 36 750 ml bottles of vodka and 12 375 ml bottles. The investigation began after officers learned that individuals from Tuktoyaktuk had ...
Dec 12, 2025
Education minister apologizes after incorrect info on school bus cancellations leave kids in extreme cold
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon's education minister is apologizing after delayed school bus cancellation notices left some students waiting outside in -40 C temperatures yesterday. NDP Leader Kate White pressed the government in the legislature, noting there have been nearly 200 cancellations so far this school year and warnin...
Dec 11, 2025
RCMP respond to report of two semi-trucks blocking Alaska Highway
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon RCMP say they have a report of two semi-trucks blocking the Alaska Highway near Judas Creek. They state in an email that the location is roughly 30 minutes south of Whitehorse. Traffic control is being set up at Jake's Corner and Carcross Cutoff. Only local traffic will be allowed through on the ...
Dec 10, 2025
Yukon faces extreme cold as wind chills near minus 50
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon and parts of northwestern British Columbia are getting hit with extreme cold conditions, with wind chills expected to hit as low as minus 50. Environment Canada warns that frigid temperatures will affect Whitehorse, Teslin, Dawson, Mayo, Pelly-Carmacks, Beaver Creek, Faro-Ross River, Kluane Lake ...
Dec 10, 2025
