
Yukoners rally in Whitehorse to support Canadian sovereignty
Whitehorse, YT - A crowd of Yukoners donning red and white clothes and carrying the maple leaf marched from Rotary Park to Shipyards in support of Canada's sovereignty. The rally was organized in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada and repeated threats to turn it into the 51st state. Similar...
Mar 28, 2025

Yukon's Residential Tenancies Act allows exemptions to rent cap
Whitehorse, YT - Landlords will be able to apply for rent increases beyond the cap set in the Yukon's new Residential Tenancies Act which is currently before the Legislature. The legislation ties annual rent caps to the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) over two years but allows landlords to seek an additional increas...
Mar 27, 2025

Yukon NDP says government funding of religious education violates 1962 agreement
Whitehorse, YT - An over-60-year-old agreement restricting public funds from paying for religious education is being violated according to the Yukon NDP with uncertainty over how much money has been spent on Catholic schools. The 1962 agreement with the Catholic Episcopal Corporation states that the Catholic Church wil...
Mar 26, 2025
Whitehorse RCMP say missing 32-year-old located safe
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Whitehorse RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating missing 32-year-old Reuben Huebschwerlen, who had not been seen since 1pm on Friday, March 21st. RCMP say Huebschwerlen was last seen wearing either a Chicago Blackhawks or Bulls Jersey. Anyone with information on his whereabouts has been ask...
Mar 26, 2025

Improvements being explored for Yukon Nominee Program after audit flags issues
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Government is working on improvements to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) following an Auditor General's audit that raised concerns about the program's integrity. Officials say there are collaborative efforts with industry associations to enhance resources for the immigration branch, improve s...
Mar 25, 2025