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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP candidate for Watson Lake-Faro-Ross River Josie O'Brien

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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP candidate for Whistle Bend South Dustin McKenzie-Hubbard

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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Party candidate for Mayo-Tatchun Cory Bellmore

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• Three arrested in connection with Watson Lake firearm incident

  47-year-old Jarret Munch and 35-year-old Justin Stone, both of Watson Lake, face charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

• Fatal fire at remote Yukon mine camp claims two lives

  Suspicious causes have been ruled out; the fire's origin remains undetermined

• Yukoners unite to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

  The event commemorated Red Dress Day, a nationwide initiative held annually on October 4th to raise awareness about the ongoing concerns surrounding violence against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Premier and Yukon Liberal Party Leader Mike Pemberton

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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon

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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP Leader Kate White

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• CYFN commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  A community walk, food, and entertainment are scheduled, with the march starting at 11 a.m. from the Healing Totem at the downtown wharf.

• Whitehorse RCMP arrest two males in connection with vehicle thefts

  Tyrell Sidney, 45, and William Johnson, 61, both from the Yukon, face numerous charges, including theft, robbery, and possession of stolen property.

• Council of Yukon First Nations dedicates family preservation wellness centre

  The centre was named in honour of Shirley Adamson, Zhürá, recognising her advocacy for First Nations families.  

• Whitehorse man sentenced to 2 months of house arrest for house explosion

  Preston apologized to Gould's wife, Linda, and agreed to pay $24,000 in restitution to her and another neighbor.

• Whitehorse students participate in fall cultural harvest celebration

  By incorporating cultural education into the curriculum, students benefit from enriched learning experiences and increased ecological literacy

• Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport celebrates completion of the main runway

  This upgraded runway is more than an infrastructure project – it’s an investment in the future of the Yukon. 

• Yukon gymnastics centre officially handed over to Climb Yukon and Polarettes gymnastics club

  The Yukon Gymnastics Centre, located in Whistle Bend, boasts state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including a spacious gym, dance studio, cutting-edge climbing facility, and community area.

• First Nations candidates seek nomination for territorial election

  Former WRFN Councillor John VanderMeer and current KDFN Councillor Linda Moen seek nomination with the Yukon NDP, while C/TFN citizen and recent CYFN Grand Chief candidate Rose Sellars seeks nomination with the Yukon Party.

• Ember Fire Academy celebrates its 11th year; hopes to move to rural communities

  12 women, girls, and people of historically underrepresented genders in the fire service are participating in the weeklong firefighting training and leadership academy at both Ibex Valley Fire Rescue and Hootalinqua Fire Department this week.

• Fourth Yukon minister decides not to run in 2025 territorial election

  Nils Clarke is the second minister to announce that he will not run for re-election this week alone.

• Interchange Recycling collection site opens in Whitehorse

  Used motor oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze, and antifreeze containers can now be recycled free of charge to the public.