Whitehorse RCMP arrest two, seize handgun and crack cocaine
Whitehorse, YT - Two men are facing multiple charges after Whitehorse RCMP responded to reports of a firearm being fired in the downtown area early Monday morning. Officers arrested 53-year-old Raymond John Hartling and 38-year-old Shane Schinkel. Police seized a handgun, ammunition, cash and a significant quantity of ...
8h ago
Yukon Government purchases former pet store for future support services
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Government has purchased the former Duffy's Pets building adjacent to the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter with plans to offer new support services for vulnerable populations. Premier Ranj Pillai said details are still being finalized, but confirmed the building will not be used for housing. Inst...
Apr 08, 2025
Planned cable outage may disrupt 9-1-1 service in some Whitehorse neighbourhoods
April 8th Update: The maintenance work has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances and will be rescheduled for a later date. Whitehorse, YT - Northwestel is advising residents of Copper Ridge and McIntyre to prepare for planned cable service outages this week that could impact calling 9-1-1. Network maintenance ...
Apr 07, 2025
Elon Musk companies in the crosshairs of Yukon's latest tariff response
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Government has targetted companies affiliated with tech-billionaire Elon Musk in response to the latest round of U.S. tariffs. Rebates will no longer be provided for Tesla vehicles under the Good Energy program, non-essential government contracts with Starlink will be cancelled and the use of...
Apr 04, 2025
RCMP investigating collision between police vehicle and cyclist
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon RCMP is asking anyone who witnessed a collision between an RCMP SUV and a cyclist on Tuesday to come forward. On Tuesday around 11 a.m. the collision occurred at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Main Street. The cyclist was transported to the hospital for treatment. Yukon RCMP Traffic Servic...
Apr 03, 2025
