Longtime N.W.T. firefighter David ‘Yogi’ Heron remembered as mentor, role model and 'legend'
Whitehorse, YT
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Population 32,000 · Yukon River Valley · Yukon TimeWhitehorse is the capital and largest city of Yukon, with a population of approximately 30,000 — making up over two-thirds of the territory's entire population. Situated along the Yukon River and surrounded by boreal forest and mountains, Whitehorse is a gateway to some of the...
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📊 City Stats
WikipediaPopulation (2021)28,201
Area413.94 km²
Density68.1/km²
Time zoneMST (−07:00)
Postal codeY1A
Area code867
📰 Whitehorse News
RSSHow people can help N.W.T. wildfire evacuees
CBC | North News ·
Grays Bay progress good news for Arctic Economic and Security Corridor, N.W.T. mining industry says
CBC | North News ·
Yukon gov't says it's inviting First Nations to help rewrite mining laws
CBC | North News ·
Heat wave disrupts sleep for some evacuees at Yellowknife Multiplex
CBC | North News ·
Working on moose hides and helping each other: Fort Simpson evacuees 'taking it one day at a time'
CBC | North News ·
Wildfire near Fort Simpson stays at town's edge as evacuation order continues
CBC | North News ·
Wildfire near Fort Simpson stays at town's edge, fire risk in Wrigley remains low
CBC | North News ·
Public Notice: Canadian Navigable Waters Act, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Yukon News ·
Couple cares for pets left behind during Fort Simpson, NWT wildfire
Yukon News ·
QUIZ: A time to celebrate Canada
Yukon News ·
Yukoner donates 2 trucks to West Dawson group for firefighting equipment
CBC | North News ·
Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation chief on the wildfire threat to his community
CBC | North News ·
Yukon minerals work still under review despite federal announcement
Yukon News ·
Heritage centre in Teslin, Yukon, celebrates 'exciting' 25th anniversary
CBC | North News ·
18-year-old charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in Inuvik
CBC | North News ·
‘Critical gap’: Citizens group calls for campaign to make Yukon homes more fire-resilient
CBC | North News ·
Harlan Schilling elected chief of the Liard First Nation
CBC | North News ·
Man wanted on assault, trafficking charges found in Yellowknife apartment
CBC | North News ·
Body found near the Silver Trail highway outside Mayo, Yukon
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📅 Whitehorse Events
EventbriteWonderful Whitehorse Scavenger Hunt
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Starrider @ Bud's Tavern with opening act Whitehorse- July 3rd, 2026
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LEGO® FIFA Mini Trophy at Staples Store 251
Whitehorse · 5:00 PM
What’s Next for Business? Today’s Economy & Tomorrow’s Opportunities
Nunawading, Nunawading · 4:30 PM
Zulu Challenge Whitehorse 2026 (ADULTS/KIDS/K9)
Whitehorse · 4:00 PM
Royalex Live in Whitehorse
Whitehorse · 4:30 AM
Monkey see, Monkeyflower!
Whitehorse · 2:00 AM
Indigenous Engagement: 1 Day Session for Community Development – Whitehorse
Whitehorse · 4:00 PM
CPD Event-Scooter selection with Pride Mobility
Blackburn, Blackburn · 4:30 PM
Lumber @ 'Round Back
Whitehorse · 2:00 AM
Indigenous Summer Play Readings @ 'Round Back
Whitehorse · 2:00 AM
Short Works for Short Nights @ 'Round Back
Whitehorse · 2:00 AM
Sour Do Re Mi @ 'Round Back
Whitehorse · 2:00 AM
Lip Sync Battle Royale @ 'Round Back
Whitehorse · 2:00 AM
Business on the Green Business After Hours
Whitehorse · 12:00 AM
Romeo & Juliet @ 'Round Back
Whitehorse · 2:00 AM
Whitehorse PSA Neighbourhood Policing Forum
Box Hill, Box Hill · 2:00 AM
Family Volunteering Day @ Whitehorse Community Garden
Thornton Heath, London · 6:00 PM
CPD Event- Scooter Prescription with For-De Group (Shoprider)
Blackburn, Blackburn · 4:30 PM
THE GRAND VENDOR MARKETPLACE
Whitehorse · 5:00 PM
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“I Did a Thing” - Jeremy Clarkson, Clarkson’s Farm
#radish #Whitehorse #Yukon
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🦋 Lewis Rifkind🇺🇦🇨🇦 @biblioholic.bsky.social
I do love me a small town Canada Day parade
#CanadaDay #Whitehorse #Yukon
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🦋 Roy Symons // Rolling in the City @roysymons.bsky.social
I was in Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon, and a small amount of time for a quick walk around downtown with the Fujifilm X100VI so read on for some bicycle scenes from Whitehorse… #transportation…
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🦋 Peter Durst @peterdurst.bsky.social
The Yukon River
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Whitehorse, YT
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🦋 Norm Hamilton (8th Decade) @yukoner2.bsky.social
Just some of the roses the City of Whitehorse, Yukon is caring for around town. So nice seeing them.
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🦋 Lewis Rifkind🇺🇦🇨🇦 @biblioholic.bsky.social
“It will not go out of my mind that if we pass this post and lantern either we shall find strange adventures or else some great changes of our fortunes.” - C.S. Lewis; The Lion, the Witch and the Ward…
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🦋 Fireguard @scopeland5.bsky.social
#whitehorse spending a few days up here enjoying the Yukon.
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🦋 Lewis Rifkind🇺🇦🇨🇦 @biblioholic.bsky.social
I love the look of Lewis Flax along the littoral
#Whitehorse #Yukon
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🦋 Lewis Rifkind🇺🇦🇨🇦 @biblioholic.bsky.social
“In diving to the bottom of pleasure we bring up more gravel than pearls.” - Honore de Balzac
#shoppingcartsoftheYukon #Whitehorse #Yukon
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🦋 Lewis Rifkind🇺🇦🇨🇦 @biblioholic.bsky.social
The Qwanlin Cinema has been totally demolished and most debris removed except for the safe! What’s inside? Decades old red twizzlers, gallons of golden topping, and long since expired ticket vouchers?…
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🦋 Lewis Rifkind🇺🇦🇨🇦 @biblioholic.bsky.social
When thunder roars, go indoors!
#Whitehorse #Yukon
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🦋 Lewis Rifkind🇺🇦🇨🇦 @biblioholic.bsky.social
Catio! With a connecting tunnel to the human house!
#Whitehorse #Yukon
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🦋 Ranked News @rankednews.bsky.social
Maple Leafs take Penn State’s McKenna with top pick in NHL Draft: The Toronto Maple Leafs used their first overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft to pick winger Gavin McKenna, an 18-year-old from Whi…
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🦋 Lewis Rifkind🇺🇦🇨🇦 @biblioholic.bsky.social
“Active Commute Whitehorse is a City of Whitehorse community program with a vision to create lasting changes in commuter travel routines that reduce greenhouse gas emissions & improve their health and…
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🦋 The Adult Fun and Politics Time Line! @fantasystudio.bsky.social
Justin Bieber Announces Number 1 Pick for Hometown Maple Leafs at 2026 NHL Draft: Gavin McKenna, a native of Whitehorse, Yukon, walked up to Bieber's song "Yukon" #JustinBieber #MapleLeafs #NHLDraft #…
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🦋 News 📰 @some-news.bsky.social
Gavin McKenna, a native of Whitehorse, Yukon, walked up to Bieber's song "Yukon"
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🦋 EH! @eh-now.bsky.social
History tonight. Gavin McKenna, a proud Indigenous athlete from Whitehorse, went number one overall to the Leafs, with fellow Canadian Justin Bieber announcing the pick.
Only the second Indigenous p…
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🦋 Maple Leafs + Marlies News @leafschronicle.bsky.social
The Whitehorse, Yukon native broke out with the Medicine Hat Tigers, using his speed, skill, and hockey IQ to put up an impressive 129 points (41 goals, 88 assists) in 56 WHL games during the 2024–25…
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🦋 Visible Cricket 🇨🇦🇮🇪🎒🛶 @visiblecricket.bsky.social
As expected, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 18-year-old left-winger Gavin McKenna of Whitehorse with the first pick of the NHL draft.
#MapleLeafs
#Yukon
www.cbc.ca/sports/hocke...
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🦋 Lewis Rifkind🇺🇦🇨🇦 @biblioholic.bsky.social
“If you need one, take a break. Look at me, I’m taking a break, what the hell, life is good, I’m the leader, I can do whatever I want. But when you’re back, you’re back with a vengeance!” - Tony Horto…
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Source: Yukon Government