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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julie Payette will meet with a number of dignitaries on Thursday, and also stop at Yukon College in Whitehorse.

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.

Information on how to develop regulations for the Condominium Act is being accepted until late January.

Update: Yukon RCMP say Environment Yukon is helping with the investigation into Monday's attack northeast of Mayo which killed a woman and her child.

Environment Yukon says the bear had no chance of survival due to injury.

Workers with the Parks and Recreation Department have been busy putting up about 20,000 lights around town in time for the dark days of winter and the holiday season.

After a bill adopting the recommendations from the Electoral Boundaries Commission was defeated in the Legislative Assembly last week, the Premier discusses where we go from here.