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Whitehorse's efforts to prevent building permit backlog a step forward, but not without frustrations
The city launched a new online building permit system in the spring, and has also been contracting temporary building inspectors to keep up with demand. Some Whitehorse builders and the Yukon Employees' Union say the measures are flawed.
Wildfire protection plans coming for many Yukon communities
Devin Bailey, the territory's director of Wildland Fire Management, said plans are already complete for Faro, Mayo and Dawson City. Plans are in the works for Watson Lake, Beaver Creek, Burwash Landing, and Destruction Bay.
Liard First Nation Chief Stephen Charlie responds to criticism amid calls to resign
A group of Liard First Nation citizens is calling on Chief Stephen Charlie to step down, accusing him of dismantling a community language program without consultation and failing to hold a general assembly for three years.
Illicit drugs are getting into Yukon's only fly-in community. Officials say there's little they can do
The Yukon government says that stopping illicit drugs from reaching the remote, fly-in community of Old Crow is an urgent issue — but government and regulatory officials also say they have limited authority to do much about it.
Transport Canada delays threaten to derail dreams of pilot trainee from Daylu Dena Council
A young woman from the Daylu Dena Council is training to become a pilot through a new northern aviation program — but issues getting her medical certification have delayed her completion of the course, meaning she might not get her pilot's license before the program shuts down this fall.
Whitehorse's Northland trailer park not at risk of redevelopment, says MLA
Realtor Felix Robitaille said he’s sold a number of homes to residents in the mobile home park, and said they have been reaching out to him with their concerns. Robitaille is also representing the sellers and said he’s been able to reassure residents that eviction is highly unlikely.
Residents in Faro, Yukon, say local diesel plant too noisy, as Yukon Energy plans expansion
The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) is recommending Yukon Energy Corporation's application to expand the operational capacity of its diesel plant in Faro proceed, but with conditions.
Whitehorse city council considering reduced speed limits to improve safety
City council is exploring reducing speed limits on residential streets from 50 to 40 kilometers per hour. City council and administration say it will help make streets safer for walkers and bikers.
Some Yukon youth soccer tournament games cancelled due to smoke
Wildfires in the northeastern part of B.C. blanketed Whitehorse in smoke this past weekend, forcing some games, part of a youth soccer tournament, to be cancelled.
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.