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The Yukon government is now mandating Radon testing in child care and family day homes.

Tyler Aaron Skookum now faces a first degree murder charge in the death of Wilfred Charlie.

The opposition is wondering if the Vimy Heritage Housing Society proposal is still on the radar, while the government says it is, but there's some challenges to work through.

The Alaska Highway was closed for almost 12 hours following a collision between an SUV and a tractor trailer.

Mike Smith was a lawyer, who spent decades pushing aboriginal issues, and served in high-profile First Nation government positions.

The Yukon NDP is calling on the government to clarify their stance on coal mining in Yukon.

A resident of Tamarack Drive is asking city council to act before someone is seriously hurt on her street.

No word on details of the collision near Rancheria, but Yukon Highways and Public Works says it was snowing and slippery in the area Wednesday night.

Government says testing will become mandatory for both child care centres and dayhomes.

The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition is hoping to raise at least $2,600 through their Kindness Meter.

After the Iditarod changes their rules regarding mushers and banned substances for dogs, the Quest says they have been addressing the issue for the past few years.

A recent article featured in the Toronto Star is shining a light on how sexual assault cases are handled.

Counsellors are being brought in to help local First Nation members cope with the death of Darrell Brown.

The Food Bank says it will use the statistics from a recent report to help with services.

A Yukon Supreme Court decision is giving the 'Any Domesticated Animal Rescue and Boarding Kennels' 4 months to house more than 60 dogs.

The Yukon branch of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association is calling on the government to take a step back on their Public Airports Act.

Yukon's Coroner confirms the body recovered near an area river is that of a 44-year-old man reported missing on Thursday.

RCMP say someone has been going through vehicles in the area, and warn residents to lock up their belongings.

Flags of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, and Ta'an Kwach'an Council join Canada, Yukon, and the City on poles near the main doors of the College.

The Northern Air Transport Association is asking for their name to be removed from a government release saying they were consulted on incoming legislation

RCMP say an 11-year-old boy was approached as he stepped off a school bus north of the city Tuesday afternoon.

Opposition Yukon Party continues to pry the Liberals about potential new airport fees and lack of consultation, but the government says no fees are on the horizon, and the minister has spoken with industry.

City council is once again establishing the Food for Fines program to run in early December.

The Hospital Corporation says building design and costs would make it difficult to implement.

Liz Hanson says Yukoners should not be paying for abandoned oil and gas wells, while the government says past practices are changing.

The city has allotted $55,000 for a review of Bylaw Services.

City is moving final decision on changes to the next council's pay to February, as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities presses Ottawa on tax changes involving municipal politicians pay.

The Liberal government says the new act is needed to keep up with the rest of the country, but the Opposition Yukon Party says it paves the way for new airport-related taxes.

Sgt. Kent Langley takes over from the retiring Sgt. Cam Lockwood.

Jaspal Singh Tamber is charged with sexual assault and kidnapping in connection with two separate incidents.

A 25-year-old man is in custody and will face a murder charge in connection with the death of Wilfred Charlie.

The territory maintains the third-highest percentage of francophone speakers in the country, while the top non-official language has changed from the last report.

The Salvation Army says the new Centre of Hope will be fully operational by October 30th.

A Finnish scientist is working in Teslin discussing the potential of biomass heating.

Crown prosecutors are seeking dangerous offender status in the case which involved 11 victims between 2008 and 2013.

Police say several resources are being used to locate Algar, last seen September 3rd.

André Bourcier takes over from longtime president Angélique Bernard.

Police say they are investigating whether or not a seized vehicle is linked to the shooting in Porter Creek.

The noon hour silent walk on Wednesday brought out over 50 Yukoners.

Yukon NDP leader Liz Hanson says the correctional centre must lose its hospital designation

City administration says initial $30,000 budget deemed too minimal by potential bidders considering the scope of work expected.

Conference in Whitehorse will hear from a number of guest speakers, and feature workshops.

Stacey Hassard says there was mass confusion as gunfire erupted at a concert in Las Vegas.

It's expected to be a busy sitting for MLA's with six pieces of legislation on the table, along with questions surrounding the Carbon Tax, Financial Advisory Panel, and corporate tax changes.

The former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly was also found not guilty of common assault in connection with an incident in February of 2015.

A course aimed specifically at northerners is looking to give people the tools to help those struggling with mental health.

Douglas Twiss was found not guilty of assault with a weapon, and uttering threats, but guilty of mischief.

A Vancouver woman says she will leave her toe to become part of the Sourtoe Cocktail 'when she no longer needs it.'