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Whitehorse senior missing since Sunday found dead, RCMP say

March 18 , 2025 at 07:51:54 p.m. CDT • :

Whitehorse RCMP say a 79-year-old man, missing since Sunday, has been found deceased.

Organized crime is expanding into the Yukon from southern jurisdictions, report says

March 18 , 2025 at 08:33:30 p.m. CDT • :

Organized crime is becoming more prevalent in the Yukon, as networks from B.C. and Alberta are expanding into the territory, according to a law enforcement intelligence report.

Gladiator Metals drilling again at site of earlier permit violations outside Whitehorse

March 18 , 2025 at 06:11:12 p.m. CDT • :

An exploration company that was fined two years ago for mining infractions at a copper exploration site near Whitehorse is again at work in the same area — and some local residents are not happy about it.

Canada to partner with Australia on early warning detection system in the Arctic

March 18 , 2025 at 11:21:55 a.m. CDT • :

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced investments into the military's infrastructure and presence in the Arctic and into Nunavut infrastructure while visiting its capital of Iqaluit on Tuesday — the first domestic trip of his leadership of Canada.

New Cree-owned airline launches in Chisasibi

March 18 , 2025 at 12:42:08 p.m. CDT • :

The Cree Nation of Chisasibi celebrated the launch of its new airline earlier this month. SiBi Air will provide medical evacuation and charter flight services and has plans to expand already.

March 18 , 2025 at 09:58:45 a.m. CDT • :

N.W.T. government investigating the waste of 48 caribou

March 18 , 2025 at 11:49:58 a.m. CDT • :

Yukon Party says gov't should capitalize on 'chaos' to recruit U.S. health-care workers

March 18 , 2025 at 11:00:09 a.m. CDT • :

Inuvik man stabbed by 2 suspects, RCMP say

March 17 , 2025 at 04:13:42 p.m. CDT • :

RCMP say Fort Providence, N.W.T., shooting linked to drug trade

March 15 , 2025 at 08:38:28 p.m. CDT • :

B.C. woman returns home after being detained by U.S. immigration officials

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