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• The Village of Haines Junction has announced the launch of a new grant program

  The project has three separate streams: one to help developers build affordable rental units, one to help developers build new homes for sale, and one to help homeowners build new primary residences.

• Yukon's air ambulance program gets upgrade

  The new planes, equipped with advanced life support equipment

• Yukon Government seeks to pause health authority implementation with legislative changes

  The CCOH calls the government's actions a "troubling level of government overreach" and demands transparency.

• Kwanlin Dün First Nation swears in new leadership team led by Chief Sean Smith

  Sean Smith has been re-elected as Chief for a second term, alongside six Councillors

• KDFN re-elect's Chief Sean Smith

  Chief Sean Smith was re-elected to his position.

• Teslin RCMP arrest two following search warrant

  Matthew Levi Hamilton, 39, is facing seven charges, including pointing a firearm and discharging a firearm with intent.

• CYFN's Moccasin Mobile Outreach Program receives national recognition for harm reduction efforts

  The award acknowledges the program's dedication to providing essential services, including warm clothing, meals, and cultural support, to those in need.

• Winter Games Wednesday with Nancy Thompson - Wednesday 25th February (Audio)

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  Nancy Thompson brings a ringside look at the intense training happening in Whitehorse as wrestlers gear up for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games.

• Winter Games Wednesday with Nancy Thompson - Wednesday 18th February (Audio)

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  Nancy Thompson here, catching up with some of the talented hockey players gearing up for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games.

• Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Yukon Government partner on Dawson land planning initiative

  The plan will cover Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Settlement Land parcels C-13B and C-87FS, and adjoining Government of Yukon-owned land.

• Winter Games Wednesday with Nancy Thompson - Wednesday 11th February (Audio)

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  Nancy Thompson is catching up with some passionate athletes gearing up for the Dene Games

• Yukon University strike averted as union reaches tentative agreement

  The union announced the news, stating that workers deserve a fair and equitable contract.

• Yukon Government seeks input on new École Whitehorse Elementary School location

  The survey will be open until April 26, and in-person public information sessions will be held March 23-27 at various locations in Whitehorse.

• Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games schedule unveiled

  The Host Society has also completed contingency planning, relocating services from Yukon University

• Jeremy Harper elected as Chief of Selkirk First Nation

  As only one candidate submitted and upheld the required nomination forms for Chief.

• Yukon government pauses implementation of Health Authority, considering repealing Health Authority Act

  Yukon Premier Currie Dixon cites "outstanding concerns" regarding the impacts on health-care workers pensions and the structure of Shäw Kwä’a.

• Yukon University withdraws from AWG

  The decision was made following discussions about how any labour disruption would interrupt access to the entire campus.

• $300,000 fund boosts student attendance initiatives in Yukon schools

  Since 2012, the initiative has raised over $3 million, with $1.9 million invested in projects supporting student attendance.

• Whitehorse to host 2026 Broomball World Championships

  Up to 35 teams from around the world will compete in four divisions: mixed, men's, women's, and men's masters.

• Harper to run for SFN chief

  The former MLA for Mayo-Tatchun said that he made the decision following rest, reflection, and careful consideration.