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

86 Upvotes

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 • • 8h ago

Question Whitehorse Realtors

5 Upvotes

Who would you recommend, or not, to sell your house? Tell me why.


r/Yukon • • 1d ago

Discussion Shy person, needing to meet new people

10 Upvotes

I live a little out of town, recently seperated, a little lost and looking for suggestions on meeting new people here for friendship and more.


r/Yukon • • 1d ago

Politics Yukon Government invites pro-alberta separatist with anti-vaxx, anti-LGBTQ2S, and anti-immigrant views to be part of its pro gun media event.

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Yukon gun enthusiasts like the idea of an official Yukon firearms advocate | CBC News

Its rather unbelievable that the Yukon Party gave this guy a spotlight. Check out his content across social media as "Yukon Strong". YouTube, X, Facebook and probably more.

I also wonder how no other political party or news outlet came across this stuff.

Here are some of his words.

"A Left wing therapist coddling violent transgenderism is what got those kids killed" he said referring to Tumblr RIdge shooting.

On Alberta separation he says "The ONLY reason they want you (Alberta) to stay is to continue the ROBBERY" and "Alberta is better off free, master of her future & resources than an economic slave to hateful socialist fools" and "I’ve convinced my uncle, two of my aunts, my grandmother and my cousin all to vote for Alberta independence. I’ve pulled every string I can folks."

"I don't want to go forward together as a country. I want to escape our flawed charter, Ottawa's corruption, compound taxation, property confiscation, runaway deficits, state sponsored child mutilation, Euthanasia, fentanyl, election rigging via hyper immigration and above all:

...race based law...

Skin color does NOT determine rights"

On vaccines, "Detective Helen Grus notices an alarming pattern of infants suddenly dying post vaccination, then gets fired for not shutting up." and "When power changes hands, remember how they relentlessly persecuted us

Shout out to covidians: For the rest of your lives, you are literally only one election away from life altering payback."

On Canada vs USA he says

"Sincere message to realDonaldTrump

Ottawa is dangerous, emboldened and a very real threat to freedom everywhere and must be punished. Crush them, especially Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic canada.

Close the bridges
Cancel all travel
Shut the border
NO MERCY "

"Unless steps are taken immediately

America will fall to islam."

On immigration "Replacement Migration isn't a theory."

"White feminist females are committing genocide against their own race."


r/Yukon • • 2d ago

News Whitehorse city council rejects potential mineral exploration expansion

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r/Yukon • • 1d ago

Politics Help Protect CPP

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CPP involves Yukon resident too! Since 1997, the Canada Pension Plan has shifted in practice. The creation of the CPP Investment Board moved the focus toward long-term sustainability and investment returns, while administrative changes made it easier for outside parties to coordinate with and recover against CPP benefits.I’m asking Parliament to review those post-1997 changes against the Plan’s original purpose: a contributory public pension that belongs to the people who paid into it.A CPP benefit should not be assignable, anticipated, or treated as recoverable income that third parties can use to reduce their own obligations. When a public contributory pension is routinely used to offset other payments, it starts functioning more like a subsidy for those other payers than a protected pension for the contributor.That’s why the petition asks Parliament to examine current practices and restore the original intent of the Plan. If you agree the public pension should stay with the people who funded it, please sign and share. https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7751


r/Yukon • • 1d ago

Travel Visiting in November?

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Is November a good time to visit?


r/Yukon • • 2d ago

News Q&A | Years in the making: Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in chief weighs in on proposed Dawson regional land use plan

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Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Hahke (Chief) Darren Taylor hopes to see a final agreement on the plan in place by next year.


r/Yukon • • 3d ago

News No new help for tenants facing end of rent cap, Yukon premier says

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Housing advocate, NDP leader warn changes could lead to runaway rent hikes.


r/Yukon • • 2d ago

Question Ethanol free fuel

4 Upvotes

It's that time of the year -- is anywhere in town selling ethanol free fuel? What's best these days?


r/Yukon • • 3d ago

Question Where to pick up a UniUni package?

4 Upvotes

Ordered a present off Amazon and it is being transported by UniUni, the package never made it to my post box and the tracking says 'ready for pickup' in Whitehorse as of a few days ago (don't see any further delivery attempts).

I checked CP at shoppers and they have nothing for me, any idea where in town a package could be held for pickup from this shipping company..?


r/Yukon • • 4d ago

Politics Shelter at 405 Alexander looks worse than ever: Tents, stoves, etc.

49 Upvotes

The shelter at 405 Alexander in Whitehorse looks worse than ever. The sidewalk in front of the shelter is now full of tents and tarps. There is garbage all over the sidewalk and into the street.

It looks worse under the Yukon Party than it ever did under the Liberal Party. I am sure this is not what their voters were expecting a year into their mandate.

What has changed? Did Connective just give up and start allowing tents?

In addition to the tents, people are cooking or warming themselves on BBQs or camp stoves on the sidewalk.

Behavior is worse than ever in terms of noise and substance use in public.

Is anyone else really disappointed in Yukon Party's management of this file?

I know they have pledged to "decentralize" services but they haven't done anything yet and it's gotten worse.

Anyone who hasn't seen it recently just drive by and look, it's completely different now.

You have to walk through a tent encampment to access the building.


r/Yukon • • 4d ago

Question Wood Stove - insurance

3 Upvotes

Hey all, does anybody have experience with installing a wood stove for secondary heat and have feedback on how their insurance changed? Thanks.


r/Yukon • • 6d ago

Travel Alcan Grizzly Bear in October

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Was surprised to see one walking out and about in October. This may be my last drive through here for the foreseeable future. Gonna a miss this side of the globe.


r/Yukon • • 6d ago

News ‘Every rock has a story’: retired geologist opens rock library in Whistle Bend neighbourhood

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This guy is my new favourite.


r/Yukon • • 7d ago

Question How often is superstore grocery pick up worth it for you?

6 Upvotes

I find lately I am usually waiting so long I could have just went in to do my shop faster .🤦‍♀️


r/Yukon • • 8d ago

News Yukon to Eliminate Rent Caps and Allow no cause evictions

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r/Yukon • • 8d ago

Funny Guy got directly rained on at trivia

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r/Yukon • • 9d ago

Politics Yukon to appoint firearms advocate so gun owners can 'continue to be heard' | CBC News

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r/Yukon • • 9d ago

Discussion Auto Insurance Recommendations

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Hello, I’ve just moved to the Yukon and am looking for auto insurance provider recommendations.

I did read an older thread about auto insurance in this group, but it is more than two years old.

Any help would be great.


r/Yukon • • 9d ago

News Proposed framework would nearly double land available for mineral exploration in Whitehorse | CBC News

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r/Yukon • • 9d ago

Question Emergency Medical Dispatcher

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does anyone have experience working as a 911 operator or dispatcher in the yukon? what is the schedule and pay like? i know the PSAP is out of white horse, is the MPDS triaging and dispatching per agency- fire, ems, rcmp? or does one agency cover them all? i’m an emergency medical dispatcher in another province, just curious how it works, if they transfer or adjust wage on previous seniority? if its a union? any and all info please ◡̈


r/Yukon • • 10d ago

News Yukon to extend presumptive cancer coverage to wildland firefighters

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The Yukon government tabled a bill on Tuesday that would amend the territory's Workers' Safety and Compensation Act to include wild-land firefighters under the Act's presumptive cancer coverage umbrella.


r/Yukon • • 10d ago

Question Winter electrical outage - Wistlebend

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Hi, can you guys please share some ideas for emergency heating during a winter power outage?

We’re in Whistle Bend, so our house has electric baseboard heating only.

I’ve seen YouTube videos where people make Crisco/lard candles that can apparently burn for a very long time without producing black soot, but AI says candles wouldn’t produce enough heat to actually warm the house or a room.

I’ve also looked at Buddy heaters, but I’m concerned about the carbon monoxide warnings when using them indoors.

What safe backup heating options do you guys recommend?