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• B.C. man, two Watson Lake residents arrested on warrants in Whitehorse

  All three charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possess a loaded prohibited firearm, and possession of property obtained by crime.

• Ross River RCMP arrest two men in separate, unrelated investigations involving stolen rifles

  Robert Power and Michael Bondarchuk were arrested on February 19, and will appear in court on March 6.

• Medical Staff Association president raise "significant concerns" surrounding acute care at Whitehorse General

  Health leaders respond with intended actions to improve recruitment and address staffing shortages.

• Whitehorse count indicates 83 per cent of homeless in 2024 were Indigenous

  Safe at Home recommends policy changes in various government departments.

• Whitehorse RCMP seek public's help in locating missing 73-year-old man

  Mr. McLeod is described as being approximately 5'10" tall, with hazel eyes, grey hair, and a medium build.

• CYFN opens new wellness centre in Whistle Bend

  New facility provides temporary housing with a 32-bed capacity, as well as Indigenous-led programming for women and children.

• 'Old Crow a Philosophy' makes global premiere at YAC

  The 47-minute film tells the story of how the young people of Old Crow conceived and brought into being the largest solar power installation in Canada’s north.

• Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association cancels events for 2025, including Adäka Festival

  The Adäka Cultural Festival, which has been running annually since 2011, brings together Indigenous artists from the Yukon, Alaska, and the Northwest Territories.

• Whitehorse residents and Yukon NDP speak out against a proposed transit fare hike

  The City of Whitehorse's 2025 Operating Budget proposes a 40% increase for transit fare, bringing the cost of a single ticket up from $2.50 to $3.50

• Diane Strand wins Haines Junction mayoral byelection

  Strand's victory is seen as a significant win for the community, particularly given her Indigenous heritage, as she becomes the first Indigenous mayor of Haines Junction. 

• Copper Haul Road closure announced for bridge repairs

  The repairs are necessary for the Sima Creek and Wolf Creek bridges, and are weather-dependent.

• Yukon Government and Canadian Government partner to boost local businesses

  This funding will help build a robust angel investor ecosystem in the territory, providing entrepreneurs with financial backing, mentorship, and access to networks.

• Whitehorse RCMP investigate vehicle that entered open water on Lake Laberge

  Police say that two of the three occupants of the vehicle were able to make it out of the vehicle safely.

• Yukon NDP hosts virtual mining discussion

  Panelist and former Yukon Conservation Society Analyst says that the Yukon is "woefully behind on land use planning."

• Chief Superintendent Lindsay Ellis Becomes Yukon RCMP M Division's First Female Commanding Officer

  She's fostered genuine relationships with Yukon First Nations and diverse groups, promoting collaboration and communication across the territory.

• Yukon Ombudsman threatens legal action in response to finance minister's meddling

  The government's actions are a departure from the legislated budgeting process

• Families sue Yukon Government and Connective after loved ones die at downtown shelter

  The lawsuits claim that the shelter's lack of proper policies and trained staff contributed to the women's deaths.

• Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Alaska Highway, Multiple Injuries Reported

  Five people travelling in the pickup truck were transported to hospital with minor injuries

• Daughter demands answers after second family member dies at 405 Alexander

  Bailey's biological father also died at the shelter in 2021, and she claims that the shelter's staff provided conflicting accounts of the circumstances surrounding the death of her stepfather.

• Yukon Risks Blackouts This Winter as Hydro Power Plant Undergoes Repairs

  The Aishihik turbine was critically damaged in October, and repair work is not expected to be completed until spring.