CHON-FM Northern News

Legacy newspaper Whitehorse Star to publish its last edition while the Yukon Star ramps up for its first.

Alexander and Shyann Williams were last seen in Whitehorse early Saturday morning.

Party leaders denounce political violence in the territory.

The store's largest single donation of $75,000 went to the Yukon Hospital Foundation to purchase a new ultrasound machine for the Maternity Unit at Whitehorse General Hospital.

WARNING: This article contains information that could be distressing to some readers.

Kenechukwu says her child is being targeted rather than being taught.

Funding announcement comes just days after the first landslide of 2024.

Initial health authority board to be appointed by 2025.

The regalia are often used by First Nations Citizens for special traditional occasions.

Let the anger go, regardless of all that was seen during the inquest.

The jurors are tasked with determining the identity of the deceased individuals, the time and place of their deaths, and the causes of death.

WARNING: This article contains information that could be distressing to some readers.

The on-site paramedic called the incident of Darla Skookum's death “bizarre” because she had obviously passed away many hours earlier.

The open houses gave citizens and relations an opportunity to share their vision for the Southern Lakes Region

Last week inquest heard Whitehorse emergency shelter staff members testifying that they were not trained for the emergencies that caused the deaths of four Yukon women. 

Audio

Yukon NDP House Leader Lane Tredger describes Premier Ranj Pillai's commitment as a bluff; says Pillai is "out of touch."

One staff member while testifying, said things changed for the worse when Connective took over, as they saw a higher presence of drugs.

144 overdoses has happened at the shelter between 2020 and 2022. Three were at least fatal, including Cassandra Warville and Myranda Tizya-Charlie, on Jan. 19, 2022. 

They said at the time of the incident, there was no clear policy or training available to staff on how to deal with overdose incidents nether were they trained on how to monitor intoxicated guests.

Loud screaming was heard and many broke into tears in painful disbelief when the CCTV footage showed shelter staff dragging the women's lifeless bodies from the shower room.

One of the last locally owned newspapers in Canada is closing its doors after 124 years of serving Yukoners; thanks staff, advertisers, and readers for being part of its rich history.

If introduced, the bylaw would make annual permits mandatory for buildings left vacant for more than a month and would require owners to safeguard the building from fire and other hazards, maintain insurance and carry out snow and ice removal.

Audio

Health Critic Brad Cathers quoted documents acquired by the public broadcaster through an Access to Information request, while Minister McPhee stands by the funding of the Hospital Corporation.

You can hear CBC's national host interview Testloa Smith

Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee spent seven days in Scotland following several rural health centre closures and service reductions in Yukon communities. McPhee hasn't visited Watson Lake in-person since 2021.

A search warrant by Police officers with Whitehorse Detachment General Investigation Section and General Duty officers was executed where Kyle McCormick was known to reside and recovered additional items also believed to be taken from the break-in.

The 44th Annual Yukon Native Hockey Tournament will see 56 teams from the Yukon, Bc, and North West Terriotries attending one of the most anticipated social events of the year.

The community space situated on the ground floor of the Jim Smith Building, which is located at 2071 2nd Avenue in Whitehorse, will be open starting Monday, March 18th and will continue to welcome visitors for the next six and a half weeks

Confidential files and other items are believed to have been accessed and individuals who have obtained services or may have been referenced in victims’ files through Victim Services may be affected.

This seizure of cocaine is the largest cocaine seizure in the Yukon to date.

Yukon athletes have won 68 medals at the Games so far, with many more still up for grabs.

Transit users aren’t worried about transit fares as it was ranked last in the survey, but would rather want to see that bus services becomes more frequent, and reliable, especially during peak travel times.

Recipients in Whitehorse can expect to receive $1,000, while those outside Whitehorse can anticipate getting $1,500.

Canadians want better access to health services, and securing these three agreements with the Yukon is a significant step in transforming the health care system

Haines Junction remains an attractive location to live and work.

Team Yukon's medal count reaches 33, keeping them in second place behind leading Team Alaska.

Yukon's athletes have won 10 medals in total so far, second only to Team Alaska's 13

Nearly $8 million are going towards reconciliation initiatives, including land-based healing, community safety officer programs, and taking action against missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2S+ people.

The event organizers had seen her work on social media and got in touch to invite her to Milan. 

The Government of Yukon contributed $585,000 to support Team Yukon’s attendance at the Games

Mulroney's first deputy prime minister, Erik Nielsen, held the highest cabinet position by a Yukoner in Canadian history.

Audio

The Government of Yukon is investing $5 million in the Winter Crossing housing project in Whistle Bend

Audio

The City of Whitehorse will receive $11 million to effect changes that will take away housing development barriers.  

Education Minister responds, saying YG accepts eight new recommendations "in principle."

The suspect was wearing a tied up grey hoody that covered most of their face, a black jacket, black pants, and black footwear, and is described as being a Caucasian, possibly female.

The 125 Prize presents Yukoners an opportunity to achieve something extraordinary

Audio

Trudeau listed the potential bridge in response to a question about the Government of Canada's support of road infrastructure, surprising the Government of Yukon, Yukon Party MLAs, and Mayor of Dawson City.

Yukon’s minimum wage will see an increase from $16.77 to $17.59 per hour, effective April 1, 2024.

Allen was taken to Whitehorse General Hospital, where he later died on Wednesday. 

The first proposal was to continue with the Main Street location used by the city last summer.

Moccasin Mobile Outreach van to address service gap.

Audio

Northwestel representative announces new partnership and joins Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee and Mayor Laura Cabott in raising a flag for Bell Let's Talk Day.

Youth Today: Language Leaders Tomorrow language immersion program aims to support first nation youths to develop language proficiency, and empower them to become language champions thereby carrying their language into the future. 

Audio

Yukon NDP leader Kate White says the Yukon Government are saying one thing and doing another when it comes to First Nations.

The Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is vital to the territory. It keeps residents connected, allows for critical medical services, supports tourism and resource sectors and contributes to Arctic security efforts.

Two vehicles were reported to be on fire which led to a temporary road closure.

First Nations from both Alaska and Yukon shared the community impacts of losing salmon

Yukon artist Violet Gatensby said the inspiration for the design was born out of her growing up memories.

This contest enables citizens the opportunity to be involved in the preparation process

Audio

The U.S district court ruled in favour of the Gwich’in Steering Committee.

Taku River Tlingit First Nation have purchased a blanket-robe from Toronto auction house that is dated back to 1830 - 1840 period