Jackie Hong

1 week ago | rcinet.ca | Jackie Hong

While topics like tariffs, affordability and housing have dominated conversations about the upcoming federal election, some Yukon voters say another issue should also be at the forefront — climate change and the environment. “It seems to be something we’re ignoring now,” Haines Junction resident Julie Bauer said. “I know there’s other focuses but I think the environment has to be a priority, especially for our youth and for all of us….

1 week ago | cbc.ca | Jackie Hong

North·NewThe failure, which caused a partial power outage, happened shortly after representatives from the Yukon Energy Corporation and Yukon Development Corporation started taking questions from politicians in the assembly Wednesday afternoon. Clerk says replacement part being flown in, repairs and testing should be complete by MondayThe Yukon Legislative Assembly cancelled its sitting on Thursday after a part of the building's electrical system failed the day before.

2 weeks ago | rcinet.ca | Jackie Hong

The federal election campaign is gradually ramping up in the Yukon, with candidates holding events, knocking on doors, putting up signs and otherwise trying to increase their visibility. Here’s a roundup of what the people vying to be the territory’s next MP got up to last week. Ryan Leef, Conservative PartyRyan Leef held a rally to mark the official opening of his campaign office in downtown Whitehorse Thursday evening.

2 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Jackie Hong

Federal campaign ramps up in Yukon as candidates look to reach votersNew | Jackie Hong | CBC News | Posted: April 8, 2025 1:21 AM | Last Updated: Just nowConservatives rally, Greens welcome party leader, Liberals and NDP get out door-knockingImage | Yukon Conservative rallyCaption: Attendees at a rally in Whitehorse last Thursday for Conservative Party candidate Ryan Leef.

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Jackie Hong

NorthCYFN says it doesn’t have money to sustain services like its “necessities of life” program, which provided families with vouchers for things like groceries, children’s clothing and baby products, as well as programs for short-term housing and respite care. Mother who used programs says situation has left her feeling 'hopeless'Jackie Hong · CBC News · Posted: Apr 02, 2025 9:14 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoA sign over a Council of Yukon First Nations office in Whitehorse.