Snowpack across Yukon still above normal as spring melt underway
Whitehorse, YT - Most of Yukon continues to see above to well above normal snowpack as spring melt is well underway. A May 1 snow survey found most major river basins including around Whitehorse, Carmacks, Dawson and the Southern Lakes are above seasonal averages, with many areas well above normal. Officials say this i...
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Whitehorse gas prices soar over 20 per cent from last year: survey
Whitehorse, YT - Fuel prices climbed sharply across Yukon in April, according to the latest Yukon Bureau of Statistics survey. In Whitehorse, regular self-serve gasoline averaged nearly $1.94 per litre in April, up more than 20 per cent from a year earlier. Similar increases were reported across the territory, while di...
May 07, 2026
First Nation raises concerns over Eagle Gold mine management after April spill
Whitehorse, YT - The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun is raising concerns about management of the Eagle Gold mine following recent contamination spills. In a statement, the First Nation points to an April 29 overflow that sent contaminated water into Haggart Creek as a sign of ongoing issues with water handling and...
May 06, 2026
Wildfire crews plan controlled burns near Watson Lake, Haines Junction
Whitehorse, YT - Wildfire crews plan prescribed grass burns near Watson Lake and Haines Junction this week to reduce wildfire risk. Burning is expected between May 5 and 10, depending on weather, and smoke may be visible in the area. In Watson Lake, crews will burn grass along highway corridors, with brief traffic dela...
May 05, 2026
Emergency alert test to sound across Yukon Wednesday afternoon
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon's emergency alert system will be tested Wednesday as part of a nationwide drill. The Government of Yukon says the AlertReady test will be issued at about 1:55 p.m., reaching cellphones on 4G networks and higher, as well as radio and television. Devices on 3G or older networks will not receive the...
May 04, 2026
