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Yukon Scraps Rent Control, Reports $4.9M Surplus

Andrew Robulack

Andrew Robulack

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Yukon Scraps Rent Control, Reports $4.9M Surplus
Wednesday, October 28, 2026  ·  Issue 34

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Yukon Passes Residential Tenancies Act Amendments Scrapping Rent Control

The Yukon government has passed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act that scrap rent control. Community Services Minister Cory Bellmore said the changes, tabled earlier this month, are aimed at "restoring balance" in the territory's rental market. The change directly affects renters and landlords across the territory, as it alters how rent increases are regulated.

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Yukon Tables 2025–26 Public Accounts Showing $4.9M Surplus

Premier and Finance Minister Currie Dixon tabled the 2025–26 Public Accounts, which show a non-consolidated surplus of $4.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. This is $77.1 million below the $82 million forecast in the Main Estimates, mainly due to accounting adjustments tied to the receiver sale of the Eagle Gold Mine, and the government says these figures are best estimates that may change. Revenues came in $63.1 million above forecast, largely from higher-than-expected income tax, while net debt totalled $635.8 million, $59.8 million lower than projected.

Source: Government of Yukon Read →

Whitehorse Man Faces New Hate-Motivated Charge Over Mosque Incidents

Whitehorse resident James Joseph Thomas now faces a new charge of committing an offence motivated by hatred based on religion, namely mischief. The charge stems from an Islamophobic message spray-painted on a downtown building on September 21 and is connected to a series of incidents targeting a local mosque. The case highlights ongoing legal responses to hate-motivated crimes affecting the Muslim community in the territory.

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📚 Full Index by Topic

Territorial Government & Politics

Premier Dixon congratulates Quebec's new Premier St-Pierre Plamondon
Premier Currie Dixon congratulated Paul St-Pierre Plamondon on being sworn in as Quebec's Premier and thanked outgoing Premier Christine Fréchette. Dixon said he looks forward to strengthening relations between the two governments.
2026-10-28 · Government of Yukon →

Public Safety & Justice

Watson Lake Opens New Firefighter Training Facility
The Watson Lake fire department has opened a new two-storey, multi-room training facility. It allows firefighters to simulate structure fires in a safe, controlled setting, and few similar facilities exist in the territory.
2026-10-28 · CBC North →

Business & Economy

Whitehorse living wage rises 13.3 percent for family of four
A Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition report says two adults raising two children in Whitehorse need $29.60 an hour to cover basic expenses. That is a 13.3 percent increase from 2025, and the report puts the single-person living wage at $32.43.
2026-10-28 · CKRW The Rush →
Yukon's living wage rises as basic costs climb, video reports
A CBC North video reports that the cost of basic goods in Yukon, including food, clothing and shelter, has risen. It covers the annual living wage report from the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition.
▶ VIDEO · 2 min · 2026-10-28 · Watch on CBC North →

Infrastructure & Housing

Whitehorse Uses Capital Reserves for Urgent Groundwater Well Repairs
Whitehorse council voted to redirect $475,000 from capital reserves to rehabilitate city groundwater wells. The work, the first phase of a multi-year water infrastructure upgrade, is set to start this fall because the wells are in deteriorating condition.
2026-10-28 · Yukon News →
Rental Deregulation Could Threaten Non-Profit Sublet Housing Program
The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society of Yukon warns that proposed rental changes, including removing rent caps and allowing six-month no-cause evictions, could jeopardize its Landlords Working to End Homelessness sublet program. The program houses people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
2026-10-28 · Yukon News →
Yukon Doubles Road Resurfacing in 2026 Construction Season
Yukon government crews resurfaced about 152 kilometres of road with chipseal in 2026, nearly double the 2025 total. Most work was on major highways, and the government is preparing early for the 2027 season.
2026-10-28 · Government of Yukon →

Weather, Travel & Advisories

City of Whitehorse removes delineators and closes trails for winter
The City of Whitehorse is preparing roads and trails for winter snow clearing. Bike lane delineators on McIntyre Drive and neighbourhood traffic-calming measures have been removed, the Two Mile Hill south trail and Miles Canyon Road are closed for winter, and both will reopen in spring.

Upcoming Events

Yukon Hospital Corporation Annual Public Meeting Set for October 29
Date: Thursday, Oct 29 | Time: 12:00 AM | Location: Online | Take a look back at how we did over the last year and hear from you, we are encouraging and accepting questions in advance. Email Tina.Escareal@yukonhospitals.ca for more info. \n
Yukon Prize photography sessions offered at Whitehorse Public Library
Date: Wednesday, Oct 28 | Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Whitehorse Public Library | Yukon artists can capture their work with Yukon Prize Photography Sessions. Contact Brian Pelchat to schedule your free session.\n
Sew and Tell gathering at Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, Oct 28 | Time: 8:00 PM | Location: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre | Join us for Sew and Tell, where elders and youth share stories over coffee, tea, and snacks, bringing projects to life.\n
Casual Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Whitehorse Legion Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, Oct 28 | Time: 8:00 PM | Location: Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 | Join the Casual Bridge community, welcoming players of all skill levels. \n
High Performance Academy offers youth running program at Northern Strength
Date: Wednesday, Oct 28 | Time: 10:40 PM | Location: Northern Strength Academy | Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon\'s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.\n
Junior Foundations Academy Running Program at Northern Strength Academy
Date: Wednesday, Oct 28 | Time: 11:45 PM | Location: Northern Strength Academy | Join our supportive running community and hone your technique, speed and pace with the Yukon\'s top endurance coach. Inclusive for all levels.\n
Kids Beginner Judo Classes Offered at Yukon Regional Training Center
Date: Thursday, Oct 29 | Time: 12:00 AM | Location: Yukon Regional Training Center | Give your child the gift of martial arts with Kids Beginner Judo classes, designed for kids aged 5-12 to start their judo journey.\n
Women's No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Session at Eight Days Martial Arts
Date: Thursday, Oct 29 | Time: 12:00 AM | Location: Eight Days Martial Arts | BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker.\n

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