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Territory inherits job programs

February 8, 2010 at 3:37 pm

The Yukon government is now in charge of many of the employment programs in the territory that had previously fallen under the federal government’s domain.

Leaders discuss salmon, caribou, pipeline

February 8, 2010 at 3:34 pm

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell made his first visit to the Yukon last week since succeeding former governor Sarah Palin, who stepped down in July 2009 to pursue a career in punditry with American news network Fox.

Charges laid after vehicles struck

February 8, 2010 at 3:32 pm

A Whitehorse man was arrested for suspected drunk driving Saturday morning, after significant damage was done to a number of other vehicles on the road.

Council to vote on subdivision Subscribers only

February 8, 2010 at 3:28 pm

A property in the Mount Sima industrial area could soon become three.

Perennial Quest champ overtakes initial leaders Subscribers only

February 8, 2010 at 3:18 pm

Lance Mackey overtook the Yukon Quest’s Whitehorse-based leaders late Sunday night, coming into Circle at 11:57 local time with 13 dogs.

‘I have no expectations’: Mackey Subscribers only

February 8, 2010 at 3:16 pm

Lance Mackey has made his return to the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race after a year off.

Hundreds attended Quest’s warm-weather start Subscribers only

February 8, 2010 at 3:12 pm

The 2010 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race began Saturday in Fairbanks, where mushers and fans were treated to warm weather.

Yukoners began new week with early lead Subscribers only

February 8, 2010 at 3:10 pm

By the 101 Mile check point early Sunday morning, three Yukon Quest frontrunners were starting to break away from the pack – and it was good news for Whitehorse mushers’ fans.

Artist’s Exhibit Premieres Subscribers only

February 8, 2010 at 3:09 pm

Karen Rhebergen opened I Will Build You A Home at the Arts Underground on Friday night.

Discontented opposition ‘firing madly’: Fentie

February 5, 2010 at 4:17 pm

Premier Dennis Fentie’s cabinet shuffle appears to have rewarded one MLA for loyalty and one for returning to the party fold, but delivered a “slap in the face” to another, says one opposition leader.

News archive for February 8, 2010