
Canada and Yukon sign agreement to provide contraceptive and diabetes medication
Whitehorse, YT - The Government of Canada and Yukon signed a $9.5 million pharmacare agreement to provide universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications for Yukoners over four years. Under the agreement, more than 12,000 Yukoners will gain access to contraceptives while over 3,000 residents living with diab...
Mar 21, 2025

30-year old Wilfred Douglas Jr. Jerome wanted by Whitehorse RCMP for aggravated assault, public warned not to approach if spotted
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Whitehorse RCMP have shared that an arrest warrant has been issued for 30-year old Wilfred Douglas Jr. Jerome for aggravated assault. They've also warned the public not to approach him if spotted. RCMP say Jerome is known to frequent Whitehorse, and they've asked that you immediately contact the Wh...
Mar 21, 2025

Bill limiting political donations delayed over drafting error
Whitehorse, YT - A Yukon NDP bill aiming to limit political campaign donations has been delayed over a drafting error. The bill limits donations to $1,500 per year from Yukon residents, excludes donations from individuals outside the territory and redefines the words 'contribution' and 'contributor' in the Elections Ac...
Mar 20, 2025

Coroner's Inquest into death of Hugh Errol Riffel during Police response in November of 2022 set to begin this October
WHITEHORSE, YT - A Coroner's Inquest into the shooting death of Hugh Errol Riffel during a police response at an Air North facility near the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport on November 24th, 2022 will begin on October 6th this year. As Riffel had died while RCMP attempted to bring him into custody, The Yu...
Mar 20, 2025

Kilrich Yukon Native Hockey Tournament to set record with 106 games scheduled over four days
Whitehorse, YT - With 106 games across four days this year's Kilrich Yukon Native Hockey Tournament is set to be a record year. A record 58 teams are competing in the 45th annual event which kicks off tomorrow. Despite initially registering 61 teams, adjustments had to be made as some players left for the BC Provincial...
Mar 19, 2025