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Seniors in Haines Junction, Yukon, targeted by 'grandparent scam'
Some people in Haines Junction, Yukon, say they've been targeted by phone scams in recent weeks, with an unknown caller telling them a loved one had been in an accident, and asking for money.
Yukon psychiatrist says contract dispute with gov't resolved, clinic to stay open
Yukon psychiatrist Dr. Leo Elwell, who was locked in a contract dispute with the Yukon government and earlier threatened to close his Whitehorse clinic, now says his clinic will stay open.
Heavy snowfall in Juneau, Alaska, sinks boats in harbour
Heavy snow in Juneau, Alaska, has wreaked havoc on boats, roofs and roads.
Yukon's oldest independent newspaper wants feedback, to help keep the presses running
In the face of a changing media industry and the evolving habits of readers, the 124-year-old Whitehorse Star newspaper is looking for help to guide its way into the future.
Hunter charged after bear carcass found near Klukshu, Yukon
A hunter has been charged in connection with a bear carcass found earlier this month near Klukshu, Yukon, and some local residents believe the animal was a beloved grizzly known locally as 'the mayor of Klukshu.'
Yukon government to review this summer's wildfire evacuations in Mayo, Old Crow
The Yukon government wants to analyze what went right and what could have gone better when the communities of Mayo and Old Crow were evacuated this summer because of nearby wildfires.
Wastewater monitoring shows COVID-19 uptick in Haines Junction, Yukon
Residents of Haines Junction have had an early warning system to track COVID-19 and other pathogens for almost a year — and it's showing an uptick in COVID-19 this fall.
Salmon are dying in dried-up river beds in northern Yukon
Yukon River chinook and chum salmon in the Old Crow region are being hit with the perfect storm — not only are this year's runs expected to be dismal, but the life cycle of the salmon is being broken.
Whitehorse mayor presents 4-year, $58M capital plan
The mayor of Whitehorse has announced the city's proposed capital plan, which includes $58 million in spending over the next four years on new snow-removal equipment, transportation improvements and other infrastructure.
Whitehorse's last video-rental store closes its doors
The closing credits are set to roll on Monday at Coyote Video, the last movie-rental store in Yukon's capital.