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For Immediate Release: Substances of Potential Abuse - Whitehorse Community Update
For Immediate Release: Substances of Potential Abuse - Whitehorse Community Update
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
Important - Whitehorse Community Update
Important - Whitehorse Community Update
We have detected para-fluorofentanyl in wastewater in Whitehorse. This is a highly potent synthetic opioid that has been identified in other regions and is associated with increased overdose risk.
We have detected para-fluorofentanyl in wastewater in Whitehorse. This is a highly potent synthetic opioid that has been identified in other regions and is associated with increased overdose risk.
Recent results show this substance has been present across multiple samples over a sustained period, indicating it is not an isolated detection and may reflect ongoing presence in the local drug supply. We will continue to monitor closely and share updates as we learn more.
Recent results show this substance has been present across multiple samples over a sustained period, indicating it is not an isolated detection and may reflect ongoing presence in the local drug supply. We will continue to monitor closely and share updates as we learn more.
We encourage everyone to take extra care:
We encourage everyone to take extra care:
- Go slow and use less
- Avoid using alone or have someone check in
- Test your supply when possible
- Carry naloxone and make sure people around you know how to use it
- If using with others, stagger use so someone can respond
Naloxone is expected to work, but more than one dose may be needed. If it’s not working right away, continue breathing support and stay with the person until help arrives.
Naloxone is expected to work, but more than one dose may be needed. If it’s not working right away, continue breathing support and stay with the person until help arrives.
Please take care of one another and share this information within your networks.
Please take care of one another and share this information within your networks.
Contact:
Contact:
One Yukon Coalition
201 - 307 Jarvis Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2H3
Email: hello@oneyukon.ca
Website: www.oneyukon.ca
One Yukon Coalition
201 - 307 Jarvis Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2H3
Email: hello@oneyukon.ca
Website: www.oneyukon.ca
For Immediate Release: Substances of Potential Abuse - Whitehorse Community Update
For Immediate Release: Substances of Potential Abuse - Whitehorse Community Update
March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
Important - Whitehorse Community Update
Important - Whitehorse Community Update
We have recently detected para-fluorofentanyl in wastewater in Whitehorse. This is a highly potent synthetic opioid that has been found in the drug supply in other regions and linked to increased overdose risk.
We have recently detected para-fluorofentanyl in wastewater in Whitehorse. This is a highly potent synthetic opioid that has been found in the drug supply in other regions and linked to increased overdose risk.
At this time, it is not yet clear if this is a sustained signal. We will continue to monitor closely and share updates as we learn more. Because the drug supply can be unpredictable, we encourage everyone to take extra care:
At this time, it is not yet clear if this is a sustained signal. We will continue to monitor closely and share updates as we learn more. Because the drug supply can be unpredictable, we encourage everyone to take extra care:
- Go slow and use less
- Avoid using alone or have someone check in
- Test your supply when possible
- Carry naloxone and make sure people around you know how to use it
- If using with others, stagger use so someone can respond
Naloxone is expected to work, but more than one dose may be needed. If it’s not working right away, continue breathing support and stay with the person until help arrives.
Naloxone is expected to work, but more than one dose may be needed. If it’s not working right away, continue breathing support and stay with the person until help arrives.
Please take care of one another and share this information within your networks.
Please take care of one another and share this information within your networks.
Contact:
Contact:
One Yukon Coalition
201 - 307 Jarvis Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2H3
Email: hello@oneyukon.ca
Website: www.oneyukon.ca
One Yukon Coalition
201 - 307 Jarvis Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2H3
Email: hello@oneyukon.ca
Website: www.oneyukon.ca
For Immediate Release: One Yukon Coalition Receives Charitable Status and Launches New One Health Website
For Immediate Release: One Yukon Coalition Receives Charitable Status and Launches New One Health Website
October 29, 2025
October 29, 2025
One Yukon Coalition Receives Charitable Status and Launches New One Health Website
One Yukon Coalition Receives Charitable Status and Launches New One Health Website
Whitehorse, Yukon - October 28, 2025 - One Yukon Coalition (OYC) is proud to announce that it has been officially registered as a Canadian charity, marking an important milestone in advancing community-driven health research and education across the North.
Whitehorse, Yukon - October 28, 2025 - One Yukon Coalition (OYC) is proud to announce that it has been officially registered as a Canadian charity, marking an important milestone in advancing community-driven health research and education across the North.
Effective July 23, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) designated One Yukon Coalition as a Charitable Organization (Registration No. 748542214 RR0001) under the Advancement of Education – Research category. This designation recognizes OYC’s commitment to fostering local capacity, strengthening One Health approaches, and advancing equitable, evidence-based health and ecosystem solutions across Yukon and northern communities.
Effective July 23, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) designated One Yukon Coalition as a Charitable Organization (Registration No. 748542214 RR0001) under the Advancement of Education – Research category. This designation recognizes OYC’s commitment to fostering local capacity, strengthening One Health approaches, and advancing equitable, evidence-based health and ecosystem solutions across Yukon and northern communities.
“Obtaining charitable status is a significant step in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission,” said Math’ieya Alatini, Board Chair of One Yukon Coalition. “It allows us to continue bridging Indigenous, environmental, and public health perspectives through research and education – by the North, for the North.”
“Obtaining charitable status is a significant step in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission,” said Math’ieya Alatini, Board Chair of One Yukon Coalition. “It allows us to continue bridging Indigenous, environmental, and public health perspectives through research and education – by the North, for the North.”
To celebrate this milestone, One Yukon Coalition has launched its new website – www.oneyukononehealth.ca – a central hub for sharing research updates, educational resources, and community stories. The platform highlights OYC’s One Health programs, combining environmental monitoring, data innovation, and Indigenous knowledge to improve health outcomes and resilience across Yukon communities.
To celebrate this milestone, One Yukon Coalition has launched its new website – www.oneyukononehealth.ca – a central hub for sharing research updates, educational resources, and community stories. The platform highlights OYC’s One Health programs, combining environmental monitoring, data innovation, and Indigenous knowledge to improve health outcomes and resilience across Yukon communities.
About One Yukon Coalition
One Yukon Coalition is a registered charitable organization based in Whitehorse, Yukon, dedicated to advancing One Health education and applied research in partnership with northern, rural, and Indigenous communities. Through programs that integrate environmental, animal, and human health, OYC supports inclusive and community-driven approaches to data, health, and sustainability.
About One Yukon Coalition
One Yukon Coalition is a registered charitable organization based in Whitehorse, Yukon, dedicated to advancing One Health education and applied research in partnership with northern, rural, and Indigenous communities. Through programs that integrate environmental, animal, and human health, OYC supports inclusive and community-driven approaches to data, health, and sustainability.
Contact:
Contact:
Carolina Koutras
Chief Operating Officer
Carolina Koutras
Chief Operating Officer
One Yukon Coalition
201 - 307 Jarvis Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2H3
Email: hello@oneyukon.ca
Website: www.oneyukon.ca
One Yukon Coalition
201 - 307 Jarvis Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2H3
Email: hello@oneyukon.ca
Website: www.oneyukon.ca
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