2 dead after small plane crashes near Whitehorse International Airport
According to a TSB spokesperson, the plane — a privately owned Cessna 170 — was taking off from Whitehorse and heading to Anchorage, Alaska. Continue reading
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Manitoba artists nominated for Western Canadian Music Awards
The Western Canadian Music Awards revealed its 2019 list of nominees Tuesday, and Manitobans are up for awards in 20 categories, ranging from jazz to metal to music video direction. Continue reading
Alberta sledder presumed dead after falling through frozen lake in Yukon
Police said a 36-year-old man from the Morinville, Alta., area is missing and presumed dead after falling through a remote lake in Yukon, located northwest of Whitehorse, Monday night. Continue reading
Hamilton musicians among Juno Award nominees
The Arkells have been nominated in three categories: Group Of The Year, Rock Album and Album Artwork. Continue reading
‘They were living the dream’: Community reels after Yukon mom and baby killed by grizzly bear
“Every time she talked to me about that trap line and that place, it was like heaven for them.” Continue reading
UBC students hitchhike across Canada on $150 each
By John O’Dowd Executive Producer
Ori Nevares and Philippe Roberge are making the journey with just $150 each, relying on the generosity of fellow Canadians. Continue reading
MMIW inquiry begins hearing from families in Whitehorse
The hearings opened yesterday with a sacred fire-lighting ceremony at sunrise and a traditional feast in the evening. Continue reading
Whitehorse mayor’s lesson in turban tying, Bhangra dancing goes viral
A video of a Yukon mayor learning to wear a Sikh turban and dance Bhangra has gone viral. Continue reading
Royal Visit 2016 Day 5: Will and Kate visit Whitehorse, Yukon
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Day 5 of the Royal Tour 2016 starts in Whitehorse as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the night there. Continue reading
Royal Visit 2016 Day 4: Will and Kate at UBC Okanagan, Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
It’s Day 4 of the Royal Visit 2016 and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be heading to B.C.’s interior for a whirlwind visit to a few locations. Continue reading