Yukon News

Body of missing canoeist found in Alaska

The Alaska Medical Examiners’ office has confirmed the body of a missing canoeist from Dawson has been found. The body was discovered on June 30, on a sand bar in the Yukon River, near Eagle, Alaska.

full story by Chris Oke

Drug house sorrow

Open letter to Whitehorse residents: I would like to express my heartfelt sympathies to all the families affected by the behaviour and actions of people at 810 Wheeler Street. It is my hope that the demolition...

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Hot springs return with a splash

After four months and $200,000, the new, improved Takhini Hot Springs is open for business. The opening comes five weeks after the hoped-for starting date of June 1. “Renovations always take longer than...

full story by Tristin Hopper

Namaste Notes

Sunday, July 13 — 15 Sunday in Ordinary Time. A suggested reading is Matthew 13:1-23. Sunday, July 13 — Chūgen is celebrated by Japanese Shinto Buddhists in Japan as a time for offering gifts to...

full story by Michael Dougherty

Sports and Recreation

New Mount Sima board faces uphill battle

Before it can revitalize Mount Sima’s ski and snowboarding opportunities, a newly elected board of directors has many hurdles to overcome. Due to organizational problems and equipment malfunctions, Mount Sima...

full story by Tom Patrick

Sharpshooter Marcotte honoured for achievements on the range

A steady hand and a keen eye are key ingredients of good marksmanship. Add natural talent and a rigorous practice schedule and success is sure to follow. At least that’s been the case for 15-year-old...

full story by Tom Patrick

Arts and Entertainment

The sweeter sounds of the drinking life

Celtic gypsy punk rockers the Whiskeydicks have struck again with the recent release of Get’er Done, the band’s second album. While the album’s title is an insufferable cliché (it may well have...