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• Yukon expands winter electricity relief for residents

  The program is designed to support families struggling with winter electricity bills and is replacing previous rebate programs.

• Ross River Dena Council says 'no' to proposed mining on its traditional territory

  The decision to approve the mine represents both a severe and unjustified infringement of its constitutionally protected Kaska Aboriginal Title and Rights

• LSCFN stands firm: 'No mining in the Breadbasket'

  Chief Russell Blackjack emphasizes that no mining activity will be tolerated in this area

• Yukon Government accepts responsibility for abuse at Jack Hulland Elementary

  The Government accepts full responsibility for the harm caused and apologizes to the affected children and their families.

• Whistle Bend road connector project gets $8.7M boost from federal government

  The Whistle Bend Neighbourhood Active Transportation Connector project will receive over $8.7 million to build 5.5km of multi-use pathways and protected bike lanes, connecting downtown Whitehorse to Whistle Bend

• Yukon Government signs deal with Alliance Health for primary care clinic

  The clinic, located at 106 Lambert Street, will utilize the existing River Valley Medical Clinic space and serve approximately 2,000 new patients over the next two years.

• Man Missing in Whitehorse: Reuben van Klaveren Sought by RCMP

  He was last seen near the Millennium Trail in Whitehorse on March 31, 2026, wearing blue jeans, a winter jacket, and glasses.

• Yukon Government passes health authority act amendment amidst first nations concerns

  The amendment reflects the government's commitment to strengthening frontline healthcare and improving health outcomes, as promised in the 2025 election

• Selkirk First Nation announces election results

  Jeremy Harper was acclaimed as Chief and Rena Simon as Youth Councillor, effective February 10, 2026.

• Carcross/Tagish First Nation cuts community safety services amid funding shortfall

  The federal government's First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP) funding will end on March 31, 2026.

• Yukon First Nations Outraged Over Clean Energy Act Repeal

  Repealing the Act without consultation ignores this partnership and undermines progress made

• The Yukon Employees’ Union is weighing in on the Health Authority Act’s uncertain future

  The YEU calls on the Yukon government to engage in honest, constructive discussions with health care workers and their representatives.

• 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)

  Audio

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