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Food Bank Society of Yukon calls on political parties to reduce food insecurity as demand grows
The Food Bank Society of the Yukon has joined Food Banks Canada in calling on political parties to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50 per cent by 2030. Last month, the Yukon food bank fed nearly 2,000 Yukoners, an increase of 67 people from the month before.
Whitehorse retailer stuck with Buffalo Sabres merch after trade sends Dylan Cozens to Ottawa
Buffalo Sabres team apparel is no longer the hot commodity it once was in the Yukon. That's because local hockey star Dylan Cozens has been traded away.
Farmers cry foul over lack of spending by Yukon government
The Yukon government buys food for government-run facilities such as hospitals, schools, jails and continuing care homes. Some local farmers wish more of that business would come their way.
Adaptive snowsport program continues to grow at Whitehorse's Mount Sima
Now in its third year, the adaptive snowsport program at the Mount Sima ski hill provides lessons to neurodiverse individuals or those living with a physical or visual impairment.
Chips, meet puffs: Yukon farm enters the salty snack business with latest product
Hinterland Flour Mill makes flour products from ingredients they grow at their Yukon farm. Co-owner Trevor Amiot spoke to CBC about the origin of their newest product — a savoury puff snack they care calling Yukon Curls.
Whitehorse mayor proposes 'no frills' operating budget with 4.6% property tax hike
Whitehorse Mayor Kirk Cameron says the proposed city operating budget was designed to adjust to the city's growth, with investments in infrastructure maintenance, snow clearing and a permanent FireSmart program.
Yukon's Gavin McKenna — and his fans — disappointed at world juniors
"I wish we could have done more for the fans and the people of Canada,” said Gavin McKenna, after Canada failed to make it to the semi-finals for the second year in a row.
Tough times at world juniors for Yukon's Gavin McKenna as undisciplined Canadians look to rebound
Yukon's Gavin McKenna says all the penalties his team has been racking up at the world junior hockey championships have been frustrating, as he and the rest of the team prepare to take on the Czech Republic Thursday night.
Yukon hockey phenom Gavin McKenna named to Canada's world junior roster
Gavin McKenna, the 16-year-old hockey star from Whitehorse, was officially named on Friday to Team Canada's final 25-player roster for the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ottawa.
Joseph Novak, WW II veteran who gave $1M to Yukon hospitals, has died at 100
Whitehorse's Joseph Novak, a veteran of the Second World War who became known for his generosity, died last month, just two weeks shy of his 101st birthday.