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New whooping cough cases prompt Yukon health officials to call for vaccinations

New whooping cough cases prompt Yukon health officials to call for vaccinations

Infectious disease is especially dangerous for infants
Victoria mother says child was burned by sunscreen

Victoria mother says child was burned by sunscreen

Says her son began to blister after using a spray-on sunscreen made by Banana Boat.
Yukon River chinook run stronger, but not enough for open fishing

Yukon River chinook run stronger, but not enough for open fishing

‘It’s still only about half of the historical average,’ fisheries official says
Old F.H. Collins grounds more contaminated than first thought

Old F.H. Collins grounds more contaminated than first thought

Officials say fuel-tainted soil don’t pose a threat to Whitehorse’s water supply
UPDATED: Yukon RCMP charge B.C. man with murder

UPDATED: Yukon RCMP charge B.C. man with murder

Edward James Penner, 20, charged with killing of Adam Cormack, 25
A Dog’s Day

A Dog’s Day

Dog owners show off their pets at the Yukon Kennel Club’s annual dog show
‘Aggressive’ fire closes down Dempster Highway

‘Aggressive’ fire closes down Dempster Highway

Three other fires broke out in Yukon June 19.
Council mulls Wheeler Street tender

Council mulls Wheeler Street tender

City staff are recommending P.S. Sidhu Trucking Limited, which presented the lowest bid.
Carcross/Tagish First Nation celebrates opening of new learning centre

Carcross/Tagish First Nation celebrates opening of new learning centre

The centre held three days of celebrations to open the building after nearly a decade of work.
Ottawa cancels clawback of First Nations revenue

Ottawa cancels clawback of First Nations revenue

Policy meets mixed response from chiefs at CYFN general assembly