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Developer wants City of Whitehorse to allow a drive-thru in Whistle Bend
A Whitehorse developer says it is "vital" that the city approve a zoning amendment that would allow for a new drive-thru restaurant in the Whistle Bend subdivision. Currently, there are no food or beverage establishments in the growing neighbourhood.
New residency program aims to keep more family doctors in the Yukon
The Yukon is launching its first-ever medical residency program. Starting in July, a recent medical graduate who grew up in the Yukon will become the program’s first participant.
Nobody hurt in Whitehorse house fire, 1 cat receiving medical care
A house fire in Whitehorse’s McIntyre subdivision has destroyed one home and damaged another.
Yukon wildfire fighters battle blazes across the prairies
Alberta and Saskatchewan have seen massive evacuations due to wildfires and a number of rural communities have also declared states of emergency.
Whitehorse officials stumped by rogue lumberjack who leaves logs, but no leads
Whitehorse city officials are asking for the public’s help to figure out who is chopping down trees along the Millennium Trail.
First Nation School Board works to turn the page on low literacy rates in Ross River
At the beginning of the last school year, on average primary students in Ross River could read 46 words. By June, that number had jumped to 82 words, according to numbers from the First Nation School Board.
Stitching tradition: Yukon teen honours her Kaska Dena culture with traditional clothing designs
From ribbon skirts to beaded vests, 13-year-old Jael Johnnie of Ross River, Yukon, has created dozens of pieces — bringing joy, pride and inspiration to her Yukon community.
Wings, wool and wonder: Faro celebrates annual crane and sheep festival
Faro's sheep and crane festival draws visitors from across the Yukon and beyond to celebrate spring with the migration of the animals back to their spring habitats.
Yukon's labour supply can't meet existing demand, report shows
Over the past five years, the Yukon has consistently had the highest job vacancy rate in the country, according to the report.
IUD insertions can be extremely painful, and in Yukon there's no standard to deal with it
Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) can be extremely painful for some women, and in Yukon the experience can vary depending on where it's done and what sort of pain-management options are available.