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Yukon-based clinical social worker temporarily stripped of registration for supporting conspiracy theories
A Yukon-based clinical social worker has had her professional registration stripped — at least temporarily — for supporting conspiracy theories, but that's not stopping her from offering services.
104-year-old Yukon woman looks back on life and love in wartime
Wanita Johnson, who celebrates her birthday this weekend in Whitehorse, still has a sharp memory for how the Second World War helped shape her life.
No need for municipal campaign finance rules, says Whitehorse's incoming mayor
Whitehorse's municipal election candidates aren't required to disclose who paid for their campaigns, or how much they received. Some argue it's time to change that, but incoming mayor Kirk Cameron isn't convinced.
Faro mayor running for re-election against former town councillor
Two people are running for mayor in Thursday's municipal election in Faro, Yukon: incumbent Jack Bowers and former town councillor Lisa Snyder.
Nunavut's ski team debuts at Arctic Winter Games
Watching his skiers cross the finish line, Nunavut coach Benoit Havard chokes up with emotion.
PB and J, together again: Whitehorse school eases longstanding ban on nuts
Some elementary students in Whitehorse are heading back to school after the holidays with something they haven't been able to pack in their lunches before: peanut butter sandwiches.
People in Watson Lake, Yukon, wonder what happened to their promised long-term care beds
The cancellation of previously announced plans to create two long-term care beds in Watson Lake, Yukon, has doctors and residents in town wondering what happened.
Food banks in Yukon struggle to meet ever-growing need
In the last year, the number of people using food banks in the Yukon has gone up by 20 per cent, and since the start of the pandemic it's doubled, according to the Food Bank Society.
New program in Watson Lake, Yukon, helps people earn their high school diploma
The doors opened last month on a new Individual Learning Centre in Watson Lake, Yukon. It's meant to help people complete their high school diploma without having to leave the community.
Sugar shortage hits northern grocers — and holiday bakers
Some northern shoppers are doing a double take in the baking aisle these days. Where the sugar should be, there are empty or near-empty shelves.