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• Senate Committee on Human Rights report calls for changes to government care for youth

  Committee Chair Senator Paulette Senior says that Indigenous youth are particularly in need of a transitional system.

• Yukon Department of Education corrects bus cancellation rumor amid record‑cold snap

  Education Minister Scott Kent apologized to families and students for the unnecessary stress and anxiety caused by the inaccurate notice.

• Yukon Government scraps liberal‑Initiated École Whitehorse Elementary relocation, launches community‑driven site search

  The decision follows several community meetings where residents raised concerns about traffic, neighbourhood impact, and a lengthy rezoning process.

• Yukon Energy urges residents to conserve power during extreme cold snap

  Yukon Energy is asking all customers to be mindful of their electricity use, especially during peak periods from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Recount confirms Liberal candidate victory in Yukon Vuntut Gwitchin district

  The narrow margin triggered the automatic recount, with Justice Karen Wenckebach overseeing the process.

• 2025 Territorial general election official results certified

  No winning candidates changed. In Vuntut Gwitchin seven‑vote margin triggered a recount.

• Whithorse City council to vote on 2025 food for fines program proposal

  Donations must equal or exceed the ticket value, which ranges from $20 to $40.

• Whitehorse RCMP identify remains of sudden death investigation

  The Yukon Coroner’s Service and multiple RCMP units are continuing the investigation, and the cause of death has not yet been determined. 

• Whitehorse RCMP charge woman in hand cyclist collision

  Ashley Kirkpatrick, also known as Ashley Godin, has been charged with driving carelessly, operating a motor vehicle without a license, and operating an unregistered vehicle.

• Taku River Tlingit First Nation engages with Canagold Resources on proposed mine project

  The collaboration between the Nation and Canagold aims to ensure that development proceeds in a way that prioritizes the protection of the environment and the Nation's interests.

• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP candidate for Kluane John VanderMeer

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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Party candidate for Klondike Richard Nagano

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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Party double feature! YP candidate for Vuntut Gwitchin Sandra Charlie and YP Candidate for Southern Lakes Tyler Porter

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• Attempted abduction reported in Whitehorse

  The suspect is described as a heavier-set male with dark skin and a high-pitched voice, wearing a light green hoodie, gray sweatpants, and "Jordans" shoes.

• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP candidate for Vuntut Gwitchin Annie Blake

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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Liberal Party candidate for Southern Lakes Cynthia James

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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon Liberal Party candidate for Mayo-Tatchun Jeremy Harper

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• 2025 Territorial Election Interview Series: Yukon NDP candidate for Mountainview Linda Moen

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• The 2025 Territorial General Election at a glance

  Yukoners are getting ready to head to the polls. Here's a look at what you need to know.

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

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