November 26, 1940 - January 1, 2025. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dave Stockdale on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Dave was born in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England in 1940, the second of four children, to Frank and Mary Stockdale.

We at the Yukon News are proud to present to you, Whitehorse News. We are your local community resource for events happening in Whitehorse, YT.

Jan 2, 2025 · Update Jan. 3 7:30 a.m: The Yukon RCMP are sharing new details on their investigation into an alleged homicide in downtown Whitehorse. In a statement released the evening of Jan. 2, police have identified the man they have in custody as 19-year-old Jakhi Samuel Rudyk who now faces 2nd-degree murder and unauthorized firearm possession charges.

5 days ago · Yukon Hospitals announced cancellations to surgeries scheduled for Monday and Tuesday after surgical instruments failed inspection checks

Jan 2, 2025 · In February 2024, patients at the Whitehorse General Hospital learned they could potentially expect to get assessed and cared for in makeshift spaces and by emergency medical services workers working inside the hospital as the hospital coped with being “very busy.”

Jan 1, 2025 · The BBC called it a “standstill.” The Guardian said it was a “standoff.” According to People magazine, the “protest” was “completely halting operations.”

Jan 3, 2025 · The Yukon government and the receiver in charge of the Eagle Gold Mine are monitoring one of the contaminated water storage ponds, recently excavated on the mine site, over concerns it may be leaking.

November 17, 2024. 1928 - 2024. During her 96 years of life, Elizabeth (aka Bette, Liz) was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

July 10, 1949 - November 25, 2024. It is with deep sadness that the family of Paul Geoffrey Henry announce his passing on November 25th, 2024. He passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side at Whitehorse General Hospital.

Jan 9, 2025 · The Yukon government faces a pair of lawsuits related to deaths at the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter. The family of Darla Skookum, a 52-year-old citizen of Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation who died at the shelter on April 16, 2023, is suing the Yukon government and Connective Support Society.