
NDP candidate harassed with 'disturbing' messages during federal election forum
Whitehorse, YT - A federal election forum hosted by the Yukon Chamber of Commerce was cut short yesterday after NDP candidate Katherine McCallum was targeted with harassing messages by someone posing as another participant. Organizers say the impersonator sent "disturbing" private messages to McCallum during ...
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RCMP seek info on 2023 double homicide in Mayo
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon RCMP are renewing their call for information in the March 2023 double homicide of Benjamin Symington and Michael Bennett in Mayo. The two men were found dead in the C-6 subdivision on the morning of March 11th. Police believe they were killed several hours earlier. Investigators are still seeking...
Apr 23, 2025

Pelly Crossing Health Centre faces possible 20-day closure due to staffing shortage
Whitehorse, YT - Selkirk First Nation is raising concerns over a possible temporary closure of the Pelly Crossing Health Centre due to a shortage of nursing staff. The Yukon Government has not confirmed a closure but says a service reduction is likely from April 30th to May 20th due to a shortage of nursing staff. A co...
Apr 22, 2025

Death of 26-year-old Ross River woman under police investigation
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon RCMP are investigating the death of a 26-year-old woman in Ross River following an incident involving a motor vehicle. Skye Dick died on April 10th after police and emergency medical services were called to a residence in the community. An autopsy was conducted on April 16th and a pathology repor...
Apr 21, 2025

Work underway to boost containment of cyanide-laced water at Eagle Gold mine ahead of spring melt
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Government says urgent work is underway at the Eagle Gold Mine to manage spring freshet risks including the potential release of cyanide-contaminated water. Officials say Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), Victoria Gold's court-appointed receiver, and contractors are constructing ditches, pipelin...
Apr 21, 2025