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• 1 new case of COVID-19 reported in Yukon

  The new case brings the territory's official count to 15.

• Watson Lake Mayor Charged with Fraud and Forgery

  Charges have been laid against 46-year-old Cheryl O'Brien, who is alleged to have been fraudulently depositing business cheques into a personal bank account.

• Yukon Government announces increased efforts to aid COVID-19 response.

  The Yukon Government is setting up new information stations around Yukon.

• Whitehorse students get set to return to class

  The new Professional Development days will ensure teachers and school staff have the appropriate time to review the health and safety guidelines for schools.

• Chinook Salmon run faces a number of challenges due to higher water levels

  Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee Executive Director Elizabeth McDonald says the chinook salmon run through the Yukon River to Alaska is well below the escapement goal for this year.

• Drug overdoses spike in Yukon

  The Yukon Government says the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a sharp rise in the number of overdose deaths and they are looking at increased prevention measures.

• CYFN, YG partner on support campaign

  A multi-media initiative from the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Yukon Government aims to address some of the underlying COVID-19 consequences on children and families.

• Forest fire smoke invades Yukon

  Wildland Fire Management says a weather pattern has brought smoke into the territory from Russia.

• Yukon ready for phase three of reopening

  YG says hockey and soccer can resume this fall some events can resume and family bubbles can be expanded.

• TSB issues report into Mayo plane crash

  The August 6th, 2019 crash of an Alkan Air flight from a mining project to Mayo resulted in the deaths of the pilot and passenger.

• YG school plan in the spotlight

  The association representing school councils, parents, and students say there was a lack of consultation; the education department says the plan is in flux.

• Whitehorse RCMP investigate cycling incident

  Police are not releasing many details about what happened on July 11th and are looking for the public's help.

• Whitehorse council defers business license decision

  City council had heard about four possible options about potentially waiving business license fees but will wait for more information instead.

• Yukoner contracts COVID-19 out of territory; case count rises to 14

  The Yukon resident was infected with Coronavirus while outside the territory, and won't return until they're cleared of the virus.

• Sentencing hearing underway in Carmacks manslaughter case

  Lawyers in the Mario Skookum case are making recommendations for sentencing as the Carmacks man has pleaded guilty in connection with the death of Dickie Charlie in June 2017.

• Bear encounter north of Whitehorse

  Environment Yukon says a mother and family dog had to get between a black bear chasing a child last weekend.

• Yukon border controls to remain in place

  Both the premier and chief medical officer of health say as Yukon moves to phase three those from other Canadian jurisdictions outside the current bubble will continue to self-isolate for 14 days.

• KDFN set policing priorities with Whitehorse RCMP

  A Letter of Expectation calls for a third officer in Kwanlin Dun and police accountability among other measures that put the focus on community.

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