Sandra Charlie Will Be the Yukon Party Candidate for Vuntut Gwitchin
WHITEHORSE – Sandra Charlie will be appointed as the Yukon Party candidate for Vuntut Gwitchin in the 2025 territorial election, which must be called on or before October 3.
Liberals and NDP Plunge Yukoners Further into Debt on Eve of Election
WHITEHORSE – Just days before the deadline for calling the 2025 territorial election, the territorial Liberals announced they have borrowed a record-shattering $200 million in new debt. This unprecedented borrowing adds to the financial mess for the next government to clean up, and worse, ties the hands of a future government by running up the debt by hundreds of millions of dollars plus interest.
Liberals’ Land Development Policies Contribute to Housing Affordability Crisis
WHITEHORSE – Ted Laking, Yukon Party candidate for Porter Creek Centre, is expressing concerns about the territorial Liberals’ land development strategies, noting that certain policies are directly contributing to the territory’s housing affordability challenges. Laking pointed to recent price increases and timing issues in land releases as factors that are significantly exacerbating shortages and elevating costs for homebuyers.
Richard Nagano Seeks Yukon Party Nomination in Klondike
WHITEHORSE – Lifelong Dawson City resident Richard Nagano has announced he will seek the Yukon Party nomination in Klondike for the 2025 territorial election, which must be called on or before October 3.
Statement from Currie Dixon on the Passing of Ione Christensen
“I was saddened to learn of the passing of a Yukon political trailblazer – Ione Christensen.
Yukon Party Texting Campaign Indicates Yukoners are Ready for Change
WHITEHORSE - The results from Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon's texting campaign to Yukoners show the territory is ready for change. Dixon exchanged texts with over 7000 Yukoners during the outreach, with over 2100 Yukoners sharing their thoughts via the survey. That feedback has helped shape the party's platform for the upcoming election.
Letter Confirms Yukon Hospitals Are Chronically Underfunded
WHITEHORSE - A recent letter from the Yukon Hospital Corporation to all three political parties provides more confirmation of chronic underfunding of Yukon Hospitals under the current Liberal government and their NDP partners. The letter, signed by the Chair of the Yukon Hospital Corporation Board, CEO, and Chief of Medical Staff, is highlighted by their joint statement that ‘significant annualized increases to O&M funding’ are necessary ‘to solve critical gaps.’
An Open Letter from Leader Currie Dixon on Crime and Public Safety
Over the past several years, we have watched crime tighten its grip on our communities. Statistics paint a concerning picture. Over the past 10 years, Yukon's property crime has surged by 42 percent, and violent crime has soared by 47 percent. These are not just numbers; they're a reflection of lives disrupted, businesses shuttered, and a sense of safety eroded. Downtown Whitehorse, once the vibrant heart of the community, now frequently experiences break-ins, gang activity, and open drug use, leaving residents, entrepreneurs, and visitors alike feeling unsafe.
Keith Jacobsen Acclaimed as Yukon Party Candidate in Whitehorse Centre
WHITEHORSE – Keith Jacobsen will be on the ballot for the Yukon Party in Whitehorse Centre in the 2025 territorial election, which must be called by October 3. Jacobsen was acclaimed after the 5 p.m. nomination period deadline passed on September 2.
