Gabrielle Plonka

Reporter

Gabrielle Plonka has been reporting in Whitehorse since 2019. You can reach her at gabrielle.plonka@cbc.ca

Latest from Gabrielle Plonka

Whitehorse woman missing since 2022 presumed dead after Yukon Supreme Court decision

Deanna Bailey, a Whitehorse woman who went missing three years ago, is officially presumed dead.

Yukon Food Security Network launches online data hub

The website, which launched on Thursday, has an information dashboard outlining food outreach services from five different Yukon organizations, including the food bank and emergency shelter.

Yukon's nominee allocation cut by half, territory delays application process

The Yukon's allocation of nominees under the Yukon Nominee Program has been slashed in half for 2025, Premier Ranj Pillai said in a statement on Tuesday.

Whitehorse man sentenced to one year in jail for possessing child pornography

Kole Smeeton pleaded guilty to the charge last May, and was sentenced by Justice Karen Wenckebach on Jan. 8. 

For Yukoners with chronic illness, the pandemic might be over but the risk remains

A group of people with chronic illnesses in Whitehorse meet monthly to share experiences and perspectives, including strategies for staying healthy during flu season.

Yukon heat pump program sells out in less than 3 weeks, additional applicants waitlisted

The Yukon's affordable heat pump program, announced last month, has already filled up for this year.

Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce promises more support for business safety and security

Businesses in Whitehorse can soon apply for programming to help prevent crime on their property, something that business owners say they need help with after a series of break-ins and property damage this year.

Feds, Yukon gov't announce $2.4M to spur heat pump uptake

Yukon homeowners can apply for a maximum of $24,000 per household. There are additional rebates available to install heat pumps in homes that use oil, propane or electric baseboards. The fund is intended for low- to median-income households.

Mental wellness unit to open at Whitehorse hospital in June

The Whitehorse hospital's mental wellness unit will open in June after several months' delay. Critics say the delay was not necessary.

Whitehorse man found not guilty of dangerous driving after he fatally ran over partner with tow truck

A Whitehorse man who fatally ran over his partner with a tow truck has been acquitted by the court.