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• 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)

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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.