At least 20 vehicles vandalized in Riverdale neighborhood, RCMP investigating
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Whitehorse RCMP have confirmed they are investigating a series of vandalism incidents in the Riverdale neighborhood this past weekend, where at least 20 vehicles sustained damaged. RCMP say they first started receiving reports of damaged vehicles that had been parked outside overnight in the Riverd...
May 09, 2024
First of the King Charles III Coronation Medals awarded to six Yukonners
Whitehorse, YT - The first of the King Charles III Coronation Medals were awarded to six Yukonners for their remarkable work for the betterment of Canada and their communities marking the first time since 1959 that a coronation medal was awarded in the territory. The medal was created to celebrate the coronation of His...
May 07, 2024
Federal Government commits $45 million to help the City of Whitehorse find long-term fix for Robert Service Way landslides
Whitehorse, YT - Following two small-scale slides in the past couple of weeks, the federal government announced that the City of Whitehorse is getting over $45 million in funding which they and the Yukon Government applied for to help the city put in place long-term measures to address the landslide issues plaguing Rob...
May 06, 2024
Projections show Yukon could be home to over 67 thousand people by 2045
Whitehorse, YT - Fast growth appears to be in the cards for the population numbers in the territory as seen in the latest Yukon Bureau of Statistics reports on population projections and the fourth quarter population report for 2023. Population growth projections show that between 2024 and 2045 the most likely scenario...
May 03, 2024
Whitehorse Medical Walk-In Clinic opens in permanent location at Mah's Point with expanded hours
Whitehorse, YT - The Whitehorse Medical Walk-In Clinic has found more stable footing at the permanent location at Mah's Point which opened the doors for patients without primary care providers at the start of this week. Now operating out of Mah's Point at 2145 2nd Avenue, the clinic offers services including same-day t...
May 01, 2024
Health Authority Act passes in legislature amidst a flurry of political wrangling
Whitehorse, YT - The passing of the Health Authority Act in the legislature yesterday marks a big step towards addressing challenges in healthcare which the Yukon Government said came about with little help from the opposition but the Yukon Party fired back calling the process leading to the passage 'chaotic.' The act ...
Apr 30, 2024
New agreement aims to address possible issues for unionized healthcare workers during Health Authority transition
Whitehorse, YT - Meetings between healthcare worker unions and the Yukon Government, a key measure outlined in an April 24th Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aim to provide stability and representation during the Health Authority Transition with the three political parties vying for credit in reaching the agreement. ...
Apr 29, 2024
37 year old Dean Neyando wanted by Yukon RCMP for string of charges
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon RCMP is asking the public for help locating 37-year-old Dean Neyando who is wanted on a series of criminal charges. Neyando is described as 5'9" tall, 135 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted on charges including assault, assaulting a peace officer, failing to comply with a prob...
Apr 25, 2024
Federal Government announces plan to open up public lands for construction of 250,000 homes by 2031
Whitehorse, YT - As the Federal Government seeks to convince Canadians that they are taking significant action on the housing crisis, through a series of housing measures included in the new budget, they recently unveiled a new plan to build 250,000 homes nationwide by 2031 by opening up public lands for the possible c...
Apr 25, 2024
Over 220 kilometers of Alaska Highway in Yukon set to receive millions in U.S. funding for upgrades
Whitehorse, YT - The Government of Alaska is providing over $42.6 million to pave the way to address critical infrastructure upgrades and maintenance on a large stretch of the Alaska Highway in the Yukon which serves as a vital transportation route for both Yukon communities and Alaskans. This new funding targets a 222...
Apr 24, 2024