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The Yukon's managed alcohol program opens its doors in Whitehorse
The 10-bed facility in the former St. Elias Adult Group Home in downtown Whitehorse opened on Nov. 6 after several months of delays, partially due to staffing shortages, according to the Yukon government.
A year later, impact of deadly Whitehorse house explosion still resonates
On Nov. 14, 2023, a house on Bates Crescent in Whitehorse's Riverdale neighbourhood exploded, killing a neighbour and severely damaging several surrounding homes. Many people are still grappling with the aftermath a year later.
Kwanlin Dün First Nation in Whitehorse declares substance use emergency
In a statement on Friday, the Kwanlin Dün First Nation says there’s been an increase in alcohol and drug use lately, resulting in more drug trafficking and crime in the community. The First Nation declared a substance use emergency.
Drawn to Mars, these researchers found themselves in Yukon instead
The surprising similarities between Mars and the North brought around 80 astroscientists to the Yukon this week, representing universities and space agencies from all over the world.
Whitehorse hospital patients being treated in offices, hallways during latest capacity surge
An internal memo to Whitehorse hospital staff issued on Wednesday describes the hospital’s current state of overload. There were 19 patients without a bed as of that morning, the memo says.
Yukon Nominee Program paused after receiving nearly 600 applications
The Yukon government is temporarily pausing the Yukon Nominee Program.
Public discussions to take place across Yukon preceding new backcountry laws
Yukoners will soon have their say on new rules for the backcountry.
Carbon offsetting not possible at Faro mine cleanup in Yukon, feds say
In a document filed to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board, the federal government calls recommendations for carbon offsetting at the Faro mine "aspirational, but ultimately not feasible to execute."
Record turnout for school council elections at Whitehorse's Catholic schools
New councils have been elected at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School, Holy Family Elementary, and Christ the King Elementary. A record number of ballots were cast this year.
Whitehorse school council candidate charged with mischief, harassment 3 days before polling day
The school cancelled classes at Holy Family school last Friday due to a conflict with a parent the previous day, triggering a hold-and-secure and an RCMP investigation. Parents were told there would be a security guard on school grounds this week.