Jim Elliot

British Columbia

Reporter at Whitehorse, Yukon News

Reporter at Black Press Media

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Paddlers prepare for 25th anniversary Yukon River Quest

1 week ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

The Yukon River is flowing, albeit a bit slowly this year, and Dawson City awaits. The paddlers who will undertake the 2025 Yukon River Quest are staring down 715 km on that river on the way to the finish line. Paddlers will set off from downtown Whitehorse for the river quest’s 25th anniversary on June 25 at 9 a.m. Eva Holland, a past river quest competitor handling communications for this year’s race, told the News that 203 paddlers are registered across 95 teams.
Whitehorse mourns and supports cyclists hit by vehicles a year apart

1 week ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

Two Whitehorse cyclists struck from behind by vehicles on two June days just under a year apart have given the Yukon capital cause to grapple with the dangers those on bicycles face. On June 16, 2025, one’s death was mourned by many while the other grappled with fresh and life-changing injuries. On June 16, 2025, more than 300 cyclists attended the second-annual memorial ride for Joseph Morrison.
Yukoner recognized by United Nations for radio work

1 week ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

A Yukoner is being recognized by the United Nations for his work on improving the disaster preparedness of small communities through the power of simple local radio systems. Rob Hopkins of Tagish was in Geneva, Switzerland on June 5 to be recognized through the Sasakawa Award from the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
Victoria Gold receiver plans to extract and sell gold as landslide clean up continues

2 weeks ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

As the anniversary of the landslide which took the Eagle Gold Mine in the Yukon out of action approaches, gold will be recovered from the site for the first time in a year. The court-appointed receiver that has been in charge of the mine formerly operated by Victoria Gold Corp. and the clean up from the June 2024 landslide has announced plans to recover gold from the cyanide-laden water on the mine site.
Yukon RCMP seek witnesses of crash involving cyclist

2 weeks ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

The Whitehorse RCMP are seeking witnesses and dash-camera footage as they investigate a June 7 vehicle collision that injured a cyclist. According to the RCMP they were called to the scene of a motor vehicle collision on the Alaska Highway south of Whitehorse in the vicinity of Philmar RV Centre shortly before 10 p.m. on June 7. A cyclist injured in the crash was taken to the hospital. The highway was briefly closed for investigation.
Video: Runway-ready looks from Porter Creek Secondary fashion program

2 weeks ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

Porter Creek Secondary School’s Fashion Art Design School (FADS) showed off their hard work in a fashion show held on June 4 at the school in Whitehorse. The 21 grade 10,11 and 12 students in the program showed off the three-piece clothing collections that they designed and produced in the lead-up to the show.
Whitehorse high school class welds up bike rack for supportive housing building

3 weeks ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

It took considerable hard work on the part of a high-school metal shop class but the result will keep bikes secure and beautify the space outside a Whitehorse supportive housing building. The front door to the supportive housing building at 408 Alexander St., operated by the Safe at Home Society, now sports at bicycle rack with an ornate metal salmon along the top of it. The 17-unit program opened in December 2024.
Little Salmon Carmacks' lands manager seeks Yukon NDP bid for Mayo-Tatchun

1 month ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

Colin Prentice, who works as lands manager for the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation, announced his intention to run for MLA in the Mayo-Tatchun riding under the Yukon NDP on May 22. He made the announcement alongside Yukon NDP Leader Kate White in Carmacks that same day. He said the decision is spurred by government decisions he disagrees with.
Territories' trade ties with western provinces among topics at premiers' conference

1 month ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

Canada’s western premiers, including Ranj Pillai of the Yukon, spoke to opportunities for the region following the Western Premiers’ Conference held in Yellowknife on May 22. The three territorial leaders discussed the North’s role. Looming large over discussion were the continued impacts of tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States and infrastructure in Western Canada important to boosting its economy.
Parts of Old Crow placed on evacuation alert amid flood watch

1 month ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

Portions of Old Crow have been placed under evacuation alert as the Porcupine River is under a flood watch. According to a notice issued by the Yukon government and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN) at 1:30 p.m. on May 23, the alert applies to Old Crow evacuation zones 1,2 and 3, the areas closest to the river. The First Nation and the Yukon government have also issued a travel advisory for the region.