Author Archives: CKRW News Room
The City of Whitehorse Urges Ice Safety
The City of Whitehorse reminds Yukoners to be cautious on lakes and rivers, with the motto "if you don't know, don't go" being applied once more. YUKON - A reminder from the City of Whitehorse urges Y...
Nov 24, 2022 Photo: CKRW file.
Festival of Trees begins tomorrow
The Festival of Trees is back The annual Festival of Trees returns in the hopes of generating cash for Whitehorse General Hospital's new mental health ward. This is the 19th annual edition of the Yuko...
Nov 23, 2022 Rush file photo
New councillor elected at Kwanlin Dun
On November 16, 2022, Kwanlin Dn First Nation (KDFN) held a by-election to fill a councillor position. There were two candidates. With 142 votes, Judith Kuster was the successful candidate. Jolene Sma...
Nov 22, 2022 photo courtesy of KDFN
The Yukon Played Host of the First Fédération Internationale de Ski in the Territory
The first Fdration Internationale de Ski race in the Yukon took place with 2 Canadians placing 1st and 2nd in their respective races. YUKON - The world's best up and coming alpine skiers competed in t...
Nov 21, 2022 Photo: CKRW file.
Cabott says the city wasn't consulted about ending the Winter Games bid
The Yukon government didn't talk to Whitehorse before pulling the plug on the Canada Winter Games bid this week Whitehorse Mayor Laura Cabott says she was disappointed and surprised with the decision ...
Nov 18, 2022 Photo: CKRW file.
The City of Whitehorse Proposed Capital Budget
An ambitious capital budget was released by the City of Whitehorse WHITEHORSE - The City of Whitehorse is proposing a $58 million capital plan to carry it through 2026. The developed capital budget fo...
Nov 17, 2022 Photo: CKRW file.
NDP worry the rent cap will end in January
The Yukon NDP say the Liberal government won't renew the rent cap when the Confidence and Supply Agreement ends in January. The Yukon's rent cap is set to end on January 31st and the Yukon NDP is putt...
Nov 16, 2022 Rush file photo
CPAWS warns against developing wetlands
Developing wetlands could be disastrous, CPAWS warns The Yukon chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society has released a report showing that development in wetlands would be a major source o...
Nov 15, 2022 Rush file photo
Yukon government pulls the plug on the Canada Winter Games bid
Yukon government and Whitehorse pull out of hosting the 2027 Canada Winter games The 2027 Canada Winter Games bid sent in by the Government of Yukon and the City of Whitehorse has been officially with...
Nov 14, 2022 Rush file photo
Yukon RCMP Report Missing Man Found
Police confirm the previously missing man was found safe and sound The Whitehorse RCMP is delighted to inform that the 44-year-old male who was reported missing on November 9, 2022, has been found and...
Nov 10, 2022 RCMP photo
