On-call Teacher in Yukon Is Accused of Possessing Child Pornography

An on-call teacher in Yukon who worked at 10 different schools over five years has been charged with possession of child pornography. Yukon Education Minister Jeanie McLean says in a statement that the teacher had been working in Whitehorse-area schools, but that stopped on Oct. 24 when the department became aware of the allegations. The statement says the Department of Justice confirmed on Jan. 2 that a search warrant had been served and the teacher now faces the criminal charge. Ms. McLean says teachers on call are required to submit a clear vulnerable sector criminal record check every two years and the teacher complied during the five years of employment with the district....