Yukon rebate on heat pumps could triple under new agreement with Federal Government
Whitehorse, YT - Rebates for installing heat pumps could triple under a new program that the Yukon Government is negotiating with the Federal Government. Currently, Yukon homeowners can receive up to 40 percent of the cost of installing a heat pump up to a total of $8,000 but under the new program the new total will be...
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George Black ferry service ends today; some question whether the service ends too early
Whitehorse, YT - At 3 p.m. today the George Black ferry will take its last trip to Dawson City for the year ahead of winter but some residents say that the closure is premature and cuts off a vital service for many who rely on it for transportation. The George Black ferry typically operates from May to October while re...
Oct 16, 2024
Polling Station locations for 2024 Whitehorse Municipal Election
WHITEHORSE, YT - Election Day in Whitehorse is fast approaching. Polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm on Thursday, October 17th. Polling stations will be set up in the Flexihall of the Canada Games Centre, Conference Room #1 of the Sternwheeler Hotel, and inside the Gymnasiums of Porter Creek Secondary School,...
Oct 16, 2024
Old Dairy Queen and City of Whitehorse building set for demolition
Whitehorse, YT - The old Dairy Queen building in downtown Whitehorse is gone and demolition work remains ongoing at the Municipal Services Building. Crews demolished the old Dairy Queen building on 2nd Avenue on October 13th. Demolition work continues at the City of Whitehorse's Municipal Services Building at 4210 4th ...
Oct 15, 2024
Six more deaths linked to Toxic Illicit Drugs
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Yukon Coroner's service has announced 6 more recent deaths in the Territory have been linked to toxic illicit drugs. All six cases took place over an 11 day period between September 23rd and October 4th. The Coroner's Service warns these cases do not appear linked in any way, indicating that toxic ...
Oct 12, 2024