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• 'Tis the season for vehicle thefts in Whitehorse

  RCMP say there's been a number of stolen vehicles around the city over the past few weeks and the public should take precautions to make sure they do not become a victim.

• Yukon Quest sets race team

  We know who will be behind the scenes for the upcoming 1,000 mile dog sled race in February.

• Garbage Truck Santa lights up Whitehorse

  Santa Wayne Henderson is on the road with his older garbage truck and 6,000 lights spreading holiday cheer around the city.

• Food for Fines wraps up in Whitehorse

  Over 3,100 in food and cash are going to two community groups ahead of the holiday season from parking tickets issued earlier in December.

• Yukon leaders discuss opioid crisis

  A vigil and panel discussion in Whitehorse brought out Yukoners to hear about the current state of opioids in the territory and what needs to be done next.

• Humane Society Yukon needs help

  The board which runs the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter in Whitehorse says a legal case involving a harassment complaint has resulted in a depletion of financial resources.

• Former Yukon premier named senator

  Pat Duncan is being recommended for appointment to the upper chamber by the Prime Minister in a decision made public Wednesday morning.

• Contract awarded for Dawson ice bridge

  Cobalt Construction will try and use ice booms to help the Yukon River freeze enough for a connection between Dawson and West Dawson.

• City of Whitehorse operating budget sees tax increase

  Property taxes are going up 2.3 per cent, along with other increases to solid waste, and water and sewer fees.

• City of Whitehorse shuts Yukon Theatre

  The Fire Department says it has found 'deficiencies' in the building, and the movie theatre will not reopen until repairs are complete.

• Yukon real estate numbers released

  The Bureau of Statistics says the average house price is at a near-record high while condos, mobile homes, and duplexes are at record highs.

• RCMP investigating Whitehorse area accidents

  Police say there were two serious accidents last weekend, and another on Tuesday involving a school bus.

• Whitehorse school completes fire shelter

  The shelter and fire pit at Elijah Smith Elementary will have a variety of uses not only by students and staff, but the public as well.

• House of Commons welcomes Indigenous languages

  Yukon's MP says recommendations of the Procedure and House Committee will be implemented after a vote by MP's.

• Yukoners support Roesholt family

  The Yukon Trappers Association has set up a GoFundMe page to help Gjermund Roesholt after this week's tragedy northeast of Mayo.

• Truck thefts in Whitehorse

  Police say two City of Whitehorse vehicles were taken but later found, and authorities are looking for suspects.

• Julie Payette visits Whitehorse

  Canada's 29th Governor General spent Thursday meeting local dignitaries and the public in the Yukon capital.

• Historic day for Whitehorse First Nation

  The Kwanlin Dün First Nation can now offer property for lease which can be registered at the territory's land titles office.

• Necropsy set in Yukon fatal bear attack

  Environment Yukon says the necropsy will hopefully provide clues into why a grizzly attacked a mother and daughter northeast of Mayo on Monday.

• Whitehorse teacher remembered

  Valé​rie Thé​orêt is being described as a valued educator as students and staff at Whitehorse Elementary along with friends and family are grieving her death northeast of Mayo on Monday.

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