Jim Elliot

British Columbia

Reporter at Whitehorse, Yukon News

Reporter at Black Press Media

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In Photos: Northern Lights School of dance prepares for new show

6 days ago | yukon-news.com | Jim Elliot

On May 8, Northern Lights School of Dance dancers performed during a dress rehearsal of the school's show entitled NEWS....To Us, which will be on stage at the Yukon Arts Centre May 9 and 10. On May 8, Northern Lights School of Dance dancers performed during a dress rehearsal of the school's show entitled NEWS....To Us, which will be on stage at the Yukon Arts Centre May 9 and 10. Contact Jim Elliot at [email protected]
Two people dead in Alaska Highway collision near Teslin

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

The Yukon RCMP are reporting two deaths in an Alaska Highway collision that took place in the early-morning hours of May 7 north of Teslin. A May 8 notice from the RCMP explains that a sedan collided head-on with a semi truck in the vicinity of highway kilometre marker 1267 at around 4 a.m. on May 7. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and one person is being treated for minor injuries. The Yukon RCMP communications team confirmed that both of the deceased were in the sedan.
BREAKING: Ranj Pillai to step aside as Yukon Liberal leader, won't seek re-election

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Jim Elliot

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai announced in a press conference on the afternoon of May 7 that he will be stepping down as leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will not seek re-election. He told reporters gathered in the cabinet office at the Yukon Legislature building that he has informed the Liberal caucus and his team about his decision. He offered thanks to his family for their sacrifices over his time as premier. More to come. Contact Jim Elliot at [email protected]
Update: Alaska Highway reopens following collision

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

Update May 7 11:00 a.m: According to the Yukon RCMP the highway has reopened. Yukon 511 is still advising motorists to exercise caution, be prepared to stop and to keep on the lookout for equipment and flag people. in a Facebook post, the Yukon Department of Highways and public works specifies that the highway is open to single-lane alternating traffic. Original Story: Yukon 511 is reporting a multi-vehicle collision that has closed the Alaska Highway between Teslin and Johnson's Crossing.
Alberta man confirmed dead in helicopter crash near Whitehorse

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Jim Elliot

A helicopter crash near Whitehorse has left one crew member dead. The incident is under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). The TSB issued a notice on May 3 that it was deploying investigators to Whitehorse in response to a helicopter crash that took place the previous day.
Update: One fatality reported in helicopter crash near Whitehorse

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

Update May 5, 3:45 p.m: Additional information on the helicopter crash provided by the Yukon Coroner's Service states that the deceased is a 47-year-old pilot from Alberta. According to the coroner's service, the aircraft had been in flight for about an hour prior to the crash. The incident was reported via emergency locator transmitters at 3:10 p.m. on May 2. Original Story: A helicopter crash near Whitehorse has left one crew member dead.
Watson Lake man says alleged bear spray attack has left him feeling unsafe in Whitehorse

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

An alleged bear spray attack in downtown Whitehorse has changed a Watson Lake man’s view of safety in the Yukon capital for the worse — much worse. Byron Holbein was in Whitehorse ahead of a medical appointment on April 14 when he says he was bear sprayed in the face and robbed by two men. He described the men approaching him as he was walking back from a pharmacy to the motel he was staying at near the corner of Jarvis Street and 4th Avenue.
Whitehorse taxi driver sentenced for 2024 collision that caused serious injuries

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

A taxi driver in Whitehorse was sentenced on a Motor Vehicle Act charge from a 2024 collision with a pedestrian that left the woman crossing a street grievously injured. On April 30, Judge John Phelps of the Yukon Territorial Court read the sentence for Abdella Kassim Jemallo. The judge noted that the sentence on the Motor Vehicle Act charge of driving at unreasonable speed, is regulatory rather than criminal in nature and must follow the sentencing structure for such offences.
Fundraiser that earned $15,000 for Yukon Food Bank returns

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

The Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous is taking another crack at a food bank fundraiser that saw success last year. The second-annual East Coast kitchen party is scheduled for May 3 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Like last year, it is in support of the Yukon Food Bank’s plans to install a new kitchen in its facility. The fundraising dinner and accompanying entertainment hinge on the culture of Canada’s Maritime provinces.
Breaking: Brendan Hanley to be elected Yukon MP

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

Brendan Hanley will be elected Yukon MP. He was leading by more than 1,300 votes with 80 per cent of polls reporting when his nearest opponent conceded. His nearest opponent in the vote total, Conservative candidate Ryan Leef, told supporters gathered at around 9:30 p.m. on April 28 that he is conceding and would soon go congratulate the victorious Hanley.