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Yukon Party says budget cuts to Elections Yukon could jeopardize election readiness, Speaker Jeremy Harper clarifies neutrality in Members' Services Board dispute
WHITEHORSE, YT - In light of proposed budget cuts to a number of independent Government offices, The Yukon Party is raising concerns that proposed budget cuts to Elections Yukon could jeopardize the T...
Jan 09, 2025 Yukon Government sign outside the Jim Smith Building in downtown Whitehorse. CKRW File Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke.
CORRECTION: Alsek Valley Land Treatment Facility story
Whitehorse, YT - Earlier this morning, CKRW broadcast a story on a proposed Land Treatment Facility (LTF) in the Alsek Valley and a petition that had gathered 400 signatures which included factual err...
Nov 29, 2024
Long-time Whitehorse resident and prominent businessman, Rolf Hougen, passed away at 95
Whitehorse, YT - Yesterday, Rolf Hougen, founder of the Hougen Group of Companies, passed away peacefully at the age of 95, surrounded by his family. A distinguished businessman and proud Yukoner, Mr....
Sep 06, 2024 Rolf Hougen, long time Whitehorse resident and prominent businessman who helped launch CKRW in 1969, passed away at the age of 95. CKRW File Photo.
Ceremonies for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation take place in Whitehorse
Hundreds of supporter gathered at the Healing Totem pole at the Wharf on Front street, and sang traditional songs in unison as they marched along 2nd Avenue towards the Sacred Fire Pit at the Kwanlin ...
Sep 30, 2023
Yukon RCMP searches for man wanted in credit card theft and misuse
Yukon RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who has reportedly been using stolen TTC credit cards The Yukon RCMP is searching for a man who has reportedly been using stolen TT...
Sep 28, 2023
15 likely gravesites discovered on the grounds of Chooutla Residential School
Work by GeoScan reveals 15 likely gravesites on the grounds of former Chooutla Residential School The 'Yukon Residential Schools Missing Children Project' has provided an update today on their search ...
Sep 27, 2023 Archival photo of Bennett Lake near Carcross, YT
Two people in custody following car theft, string of break and enters in Wolf Creek
Two people are facing a number of charges after a string of break and enters, and vehicle theft, in Wolf Creek on Monday, September 18th. WHITEHORSE - Two people are in custody following the theft of ...
Sep 22, 2023 File photo of an RCMP cruiser
Counter-protest against '1 Million March 4 Children' draws huge crowd
The counter protest against the 'Million March' spanned numerous city blocks, far outnumbered supporters of the '1 Million March 4 Children' The '1 Million March 4 Children', a nationwide rally agains...
Sep 21, 2023 Counter-protesters gathered across the street from the Yukon Legislative Assembly building
'1 Million March 4 Children' set for September 20th, counter-protest planned outside Legislative Assembly
The '1 Million March 4 Children', a nationwide rally against Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity curriculums in schools, and a counter protest against it, will be taking place at 12:00pm on Wednesd...
Sep 19, 2023
'Axe the Tax' rally attracts large crowd, handful of counter protesters
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's Axe the Tax rally in Whitehorse had a large showing, including small number of counter protestors WHITEHORSE - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's 'Axe the Ta...
Sep 16, 2023 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at the Whitehorse 'Axe the Tax' rally
