Whitehorse, YT - Despite the health risks from exposure to toxic chemicals and smoke Yukon has yet to implement presumptive cancer coverage for wildland firefighters prompting renewed calls to adopt the protections already available in other jurisdictions. Currently, 19 types of cancer are covered for full-time, part-t...

Whitehorse, YT - Almost every federal candidate took the stage at the Yukon Federation of Labour's (YFL) all-candidates debate last night at the Gold Rush Inn, offering voters a chance to hear where they stand on key issues shaping the territory's future. YFL President and debate moderator Teresa Acheson welcomed Green...

Whitehorse, YT - A 25-year-old man is facing multiple firearms charges following a reported shooting in downtown Dawson City on April 7th. RCMP responded just after midnight to reports of gunfire near Princess Street and Second Avenue. Witnesses helped police identify a suspect, who was arrested around 12:30 a.m. A sub...

Whitehorse, YT - Our Lady Peace, 54-40, and Shad are among the headliners in a new free concert series rolling out across the Yukon this summer for Lotteries Yukon's 50th-anniversary celebrations. Sara Skelton, Chair of the Yukon Lotteries Commission, says they teamed up with the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) to offer the sh...

Whitehorse, YT - The City of Whitehorse has temporarily closed parts of the East Airport Access Road Trail due to localized erosion of the escarpment caused by spring snowmelt. The closures, which include several small connector trails, are a precaution to keep the public safe during spring freshet. The Black Street st...