City staff say they've seen a rise in dog-related complaints this year
Whitehorse, YT - City officials say complaints about aggressive and off-leash dogs have been increasing this year City manager Valerie Braga says bylaw services had already been preparing a seasonal response plan aimed at stepping up education and giving more attention to dog-related complaints. "Bylaw Services ha...
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Pro basketball coming to Whitehorse for the first time in territorial history
Whitehorse, YT - The first professional basketball game ever played in Canada's territories is coming to Whitehorse this summer. The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Tuesday that the Calgary Surge and Saskatoon Mamba will face off at Takhini Arena on July 3 as part of the inaugural REAL North Classic. Co-Chai...
Jun 03, 2026
Dawson City cable TV service signs off after more than 40 years
Whitehorse, YT - Dawson City's publicly owned cable television service has officially gone off the air. The service ended operations on May 31 after more than four decades on the air, with DCTV posting a farewell message on Facebook thanking subscribers and the City of Dawson for its support. The municipality previousl...
Jun 02, 2026
Union urges more support for public service jobs in rural Yukon
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Employees' Union says the territorial government is cutting jobs in rural communities and failing to deliver on its decentralization commitments. The union says Yukon government staffing in communities fell by 71 positions between 2019 and 2025, which it argues is hurting local economies and ...
Jun 01, 2026
Man reported missing in April found deceased in Whitehorse
Whitehorse, YT - Reuben van Klaveren, who was reported missing April 1st, has been found dead in Whitehorse on Wednesday. Yukon RCMP say there is no evidence of criminal involvement, and the Yukon Coroner's Service has taken over the investigation. RCMP and the coroner's service say they extend condolences to van Klave...
May 29, 2026








