Author Archives: CKRW News Room
Whitehorse RCMP Respond to Incident in Whistle Bend
Whitehorse RCMP have one suspect in custody connected to an ongoing investigation in Whistle Bend WHITEHORSE - This morning, RCMP were called to what they are calling an incident in Whitehorse's Whist...
Jul 31, 2023 Photo: CKRW file.
Yukon Government Commits Financially to Support 2026 Arctic Winter Games Host Bid
The Yukon Government pledges $4.35 million of support for the Arctic Winter Games bid in 2026 WHITEHORSE- Financial support from the Yukon Government has been announced for the 2026 Arctic Winter Game...
Jul 28, 2023 Photo: CKRW file.
Yukon Government Provides Update On Minto Mine Reclamation and Closure
The Yukon Government has received the green light to start the reclamation and closure process of the Minto Mine after a court decision was made earlier this week MINTO - Earlier this week a court dec...
Jul 28, 2023 Photo: CKRW file.
Suspect Charged for Computer Hacking After Whitehorse RCMP Investigation
A series of computer hacking reports in Whitehorse from 2018 to 2021 has cause RCMP to take a closer look WHITEHORSE - A suspect has been charged connected to a computer hacking investigation in White...
Jul 26, 2023 Photo: CKRW file.
CKRW Legend Ron McFadyen Passes Away
The first voice heard on CKRW's airwaves, Ron McFadyen, passes away at 81 YUKON - The first voice of CKRW in 1969 has passed away at the age of 80. It is with great sadness that we announce the passin...
Jul 26, 2023 Photo: Courtesy of Blair & Son Funeral Directors
Changes Coming to Chilkoot Way in Whitehorse
Transportation improvements are coming to Whitehorse's Chilkoot Way WHITEHORSE - Pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users will see some improvements done to Chilkoot Way. Chilkoot Way between the Two ...
Jul 25, 2023 Photo: Courtesy of the City of Whitehorse
Whitehorse's Route 5 Bus Returns to Robert Service Way
Riders on the route five bus will notice a faster route into downtown Whitehorse WHITEHORSE - Whitehorse Transit changes its route five line to return to Robert Service Way. Beginning July 25, 2023, C...
Jul 25, 2023
2023 NAIG Final Recap
Team Yukon won 38 medals at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax from July 15 to 23 YUKON - The 2023 North American Indigenous Games have wrapped up in Halifax. In the final day of acti...
Jul 24, 2023 Photo: Courtesy of Star Flower Photography/Team Yukon – NAIG
2023 NAIG Day 4 Recap
YUKON - Team Yukon continues to shine at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, having been credited with 10 medals so far. Thursday, July 20, 2023, was another hectic day for Yukon athletes, coach...
Jul 21, 2023 Photo: Courtesy of Star Flower Photography/Team Yukon – NAIG
Governments of Canada and Yukon Invest in Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Upgrades
The Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre is set to receive $9.3 million to improve energy efficiency and upgrade its ventilation system WHITEHORSE - The Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre in Whitehorse is ...
Jul 20, 2023 CKRW File Photo
