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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Elections Yukon has put out a detailed report on contributions to political parties in the territory.

More details are trickling out about Yukon's share of the $19 billion agreement with the territories and provinces.

Yukon health officials say the two will remain in self-isolation in the unnamed province until they have recovered.

A former teacher says the move from the Wood Street School to Porter Creek Secondary will affect the quality of the program.

YHC says the number of visitors per patient depends on the level of care and the policy is being revised as the pandemic plays out.

The 10-year guiding document speaks to increasing local food production among other initiatives for the farming sector.