A Yukon group is calling for wild boars to be wiped from the territory, fenced or not, after a fiasco this summer. Seven wild boar escaped from their enclosure into the wilderness, prompting fears the animals could reproduce and become an invasive species.

Some maternity doctors in Whitehorse are calling on the Yukon government to cover the cost of a diagnostic test for pregnant women over 35.

A new report says 86 bird species in North America are now threatened by habitat destruction and climate change. 'Not everything is right with the planet,' says the director of the Yukon Bird Club.

A syringe found earlier this week at the Whitehorse landfills 'reuse store' was not an isolated incident. Needles have also been found in donations at the local Salvation Army thrift store and the refund area at Raven Recycling.

A Yukon biologist is keeping watch for any signs of white-nose syndrome, as bats return to Yukon.

The countdown is on to the 39th annual Yukon Native Hockey Tournament, and organizers are busy sorting out some last-minute details and preparing for some special guests.