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• Independent review panel publishes first status report in Department of Education review

  First Nations School Board and former educator share their thoughts on the findings.

• ATCO Electric Yukon Gets $7.5M to Fix Billing Issues with Smart Meters

  The utility acknowledged it has faced issues with inaccurate meter readings since 2023, leading to widespread estimated billing and unexpectedly high charges for Yukoners, especially during extreme cold when meters were inaccessible.

• Yukon NDP calls on Yukon government to investigate electricity billing concerns

  “Yukoners deserve affordable, accurate, and fair electricity bills, an investigation is needed to make sure that billing is exactly that.” -Yukon NDP Leader Kate White

• Youth investment fund supports 13 community projects across Yukon

  Initiatives include youth leadership training, substance use prevention, peer mentoring, and recreation programs.

• FNNND challenges Mayo Dam spillway project over treaty and fish passage concerns

  The First Nation contends the current emergency is self-created and is being used to bypass Nation-to-Nation obligations under the Final Agreement and UNDRIP.

• First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun youth benefit as mining firms fund mayo school sports

  The companies combined their efforts after several of them received requests from the school to cover a sports funding shortfall. The donation also helps teams travel.

• FNNND calls out Yukon Government over exclusive mine sale talks, demands consent

  The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun said it has not consented to any sale or restart and has no agreements with any party

• BC man convicted of manslaughter

  The Crown submitted that Primozic died as a result of multiple blunt and sharp force injuries.

• Hamilton Boulevard trail cleared as winter pilot project wraps up

  Priority 1 trails are normally cleared as close to the surface as possible.

• Yukon RCMP roll out new navy-blue uniform shirts

  The RCMP says the updates improve comfort and fit for officerswhile keeping them recognizable

• Yukon releases final flood maps for Dawson, Klondike Valley, Upper Liard

  Draft maps for Dawson and the Klondike Valley were available for review from August 12 to September 10, 2025.

• Inquest into the death of Manui Roux to be held in Whitehorse

  The inquest aims to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding Roux’s death

• Yukon municipalities to receive record $30 million in funding

  In addition to the funding for municipalities, up to $88,000 is allocated annually to the Association of Yukon Communities for professional development opportunities. 

• 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.