r/Yukon Nov 28 '24

PSA A Reminder About Our Community Rules

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Hello /r/Yukon,

Lately, we’ve noticed an increase in heated arguments, trolling, and disrespectful comments in discussions, particularly regarding First Nations issues. As your moderators, we believe it's important to ensure that this community remains a welcoming and respectful space for everyone while encouraging thoughtful and meaningful discussion.

We’ve already issued numerous warnings and bans recently, and while we want to encourage open dialogue, users who continue to post inflammatory or disrespectful content will be banned without further notice.

Let’s revisit Rule 1: Be Respectful:
Our goal is to foster thoughtful, constructive discussions. This means:

  • No personal attacks: Engage with ideas, not individuals.
  • No insults or bigotry: Racism, sexism, and hate speech will result in immediate comment removal and a permanent ban.
  • No trolling: This includes deliberately inflammatory or disruptive behavior.
  • No threats: Zero tolerance for threats or intimidation.

Racist comments, in particular, have no place here. This subreddit is for all Yukoners, and it is our collective responsibility to treat each other with dignity and civility.

If you see comments or posts that violate these rules, please report them using the report function or message the mods. Let’s work together to keep this space constructive and supportive.

Thank you,
The /r/Yukon Moderation Team


r/Yukon Apr 29 '21

Moving [MEGATHREAD] Moving to Yukon 2021 Megathread

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So you are thinking of moving to the Yukon? Well, you're in the right place. Post everything that is related to moving to the Yukon in this thread.

In the meantime, here are some useful links:

You can browse the previous moving megathreads here:

Moving to the Yukon - Winter 2020/2021
Moving to the Yukon - 2020

Keep your comments on topic in this thread.


r/Yukon 20h ago

News New Whitehorse City Manager Appointed

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This guy was with the City of Brampton for about two years before a big controversy erupted and he was replaced. He's also worked for several other Ontario towns and regions, which also seem to have had very short tenures or controversies. A basic web search can come up with news coverage on this history (including reputable news sources at the time various scandals came up, in addition to the more targeted investigative piece on him earlier this year from a more questionable source) so I guess the City of Whitehorse felt it was no big deal?


r/Yukon 23h ago

News Whitehorse taxi driver sentenced to house arrest for fatal 2025 Alaska Highway crash

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Crash killed White River First Nation traditional knowledge keeper Richard "Ricky" John.

Two months of house arrest.


r/Yukon 2d ago

Funny As promised here is the Canada sandwich. Enjoy!

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r/Yukon 1d ago

Travel Fall Colours

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Hi! I'm very excited to be heading to Whitehorse and the surrounding area (Kluane & Carcross) over Labour Day weekend. I'm just wondering what the fall colours are like this time of year, and if you have any suggested spots to enjoy them (assuming I'm not too early).

Thanks 😊


r/Yukon 1d ago

Discussion Whitehorse Shelter

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What is adm Stephen Doyle and his directors doing to solve this?? There is a growing encampment outside this building, and family children’s services is a mess 🙄


r/Yukon 1d ago

Discussion What’s everyone’s thoughts on the fireweed/sunshine and wild stuff going on?

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Been hearing a bit about this. Thoughts?


r/Yukon 1d ago

Discussion Aftermath of Retreating Kaskawulsh Glacier on the Silms River - Yukon

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Any thoughts on this? I find it’s really saddening to see; both how drastically the glacier has retreated, and how much the terrain has changed.


r/Yukon 1d ago

Travel What are the prettiest places to camp throughout the territory?

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We are from the interior of BC and are planning a road trip next year to the Yukon. Ideally we would like to get as north as we can. We have a large, but very well behaved, dog that will be coming with us, and would prefer to stick to front country camping for ease. However, we do have backpacking gear if there is a good spot a couple of kms away that’s fine, we just aren’t wanting to do a big backpacking trip. We will be coming up from Muncho Lake Provincial Park in B.C. and will be driving in an SUV with clearance in case the road isn’t great, and bringing a tent to sleep in. No real timeline or restraints.

Also, any recommendations of things to do/see while we are in your territory, we would love to hear! The farthest north we have been is PG 🫣

thanks in advance! :)


r/Yukon 2d ago

Question What are people doing to keep their propane tanks from gelling in winter?

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So far I haven’t had any problems with the tanks freezing but I’d like some insurance this winter. It was really stressful last year. I do think they get somewhat insulated by snow as they are in a narrow area but is that enough?

What is everyone doing with their tanks? The $1500 blankets from Ajax are out of the question.


r/Yukon 2d ago

Travel Hotel/Motel recommendations or warnings please

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Hi there! In our town, there are motels we tell people to avoid due to poor upkeep or lots of druggies in the area. We'll be heading your way this coming week and we assume there are similar situations. We're seniors, not at all interested in pub crawls, are hoping to see the aurora. Any suggestions or warnings? tia


r/Yukon 3d ago

News Yukon advocates warn new drug is behind increase in overdoses

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r/Yukon 4d ago

News Whitehorse grid-scale battery project won't be ready by winter, utility says

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r/Yukon 3d ago

Discussion Fuck the city

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These clowns came out yesterday and said I need to rip down this beautiful landing made with 6x6s. Need an engineer stamp 2500 so far in permits. Guess I’ll go without and deal with it when it comes time to sell. Cory you need to get these fucks in order. We tried to go the right path. Now COW we are going rogue


r/Yukon 4d ago

News Minister seeks input on possible new sites for Whitehorse Emergency Shelter | CBC News

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r/Yukon 5d ago

News Yukoner with long history of sexual violence against minors, John Sam hired by Vancouver Community College

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Why does this happen? Does the Yukon need to be more transparent with offender information or is it on VCC for not doing a good enough background check? Note: he's not currently working there - he was hired in 2020 and worked for an undisclosed period of time ("years") before being let go.


r/Yukon 4d ago

Travel Travel Question

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Central Canadian here. What is travel like in Yukon March/April? Would be a combo trip with Vancouver. Hoping to catch the lights and see part of Canada we havent been to before. Also may have an early-mid pregnant woman on the trip, are there adequate hospitals around if medical needs arise? Just being extra cautious. Or should we skip Yukon this time around? Any local insights appreciated.


r/Yukon 5d ago

Question Does anyone know why there is now a giant chainlink fence at rest stop at Gravel Lake? Just curious.

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r/Yukon 4d ago

Question Mould Remediation

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Im seeking recommendations for mould remediation companies for a house 30 minutes South of Whitehorse? This will be paid out of pocket, not an insurance claim. Hoping to hear about successful/fair experiences.


r/Yukon 6d ago

Question What's your Yukon hot take?

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I don't know if your instagram feed has showed you the New York subway hot takes but what's your Yukon hot take?


r/Yukon 5d ago

Travel Discovery Ridge - Tombstone Territorial Park - Backpacking Log

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Hi everyone! I wrote up my recent day hike which aimed to reach Mount Robert Henderson. The hike was challenging, but I think I did a good job of capturing the whole thing. https://lightyearlabs.ca/photos/discovery-ridge/ I also wrote a couple poems about just after the hike and Dawson city. This is my fourth time in the territory and I've seen more this trip than any prior. I really hope to continue writing out the incredible hikes I did in Kluane as well.

https://lightyearlabs.ca/blog/little-moments-in-the-rust-and-rain/
https://lightyearlabs.ca/blog/iron-rivers-and-erratic-rocks/


r/Yukon 6d ago

Discussion "Rushing Rills" A small poem about the Yukon gold rush and prospecting as told through the water cycle, for reader enjoyment:

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Rushing Rills
by: Anthony Hoban

Bookend brooks beckon,
As crafty creeks contemplate;
Still, Rivers will run...
Rills rippling toward ruin,
Storied ’spectors—Klondike reins.


r/Yukon 6d ago

News ATCO Electric Yukon says it will hire independent auditor to look into its billing system | CBC News

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r/Yukon 6d ago

Question Anyone else feel really dismissed by the Opal clinic?

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12 weeks ago they took out my iud but because of my complicated anatomy they couldn't get the new one in. I talked to the doctor about going into the OR to get the new one in and she offered the 17th of June. That was my first day at a new job so I couldn't swing it and I made that very clear so the doctor said she could get me in on the 15th of July. The 16th of June comes and I get a call about my appointment the next morning. I told them again I start a new job that day and it wasn't possible. So then the 14th of July comes and no call. I'd booked the 15th and 16th off ahead of time so I could get it put in. I went into the clinic on the 15th to ask what's up. Got told couldn't fit you in we'll call you. I asked if I could get more lead time than 13 hours on a date. I was told no, but we'll probably have time last week of August.

Here we are last week of August, the condition that the iud keeps under control is raging. I haven't had pain below a 5 in 3 months. And still no call.

I made it clear that I cannot function without this iud. And the lady who does the actual booking looked me dead in the eye and said everyone says that. She also tried to tell me its my fault for passing up the spot on the 17th of June. Sorry I didn't call in sick to my first day of a new job I guess.

The last time I had an iud put in it was through them, also in the OR. I told them, when I first booked the appointment and in the consultation, I have difficult anatomy and I need to be put under but they insisted there is a new med I can use that they want to try that before having to put me under. Fine. Turns out I was right.

At this point I'm at my wits end and frustrated and don't know what to do.