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Drug dealer argues he did not receive a fair trial

September 1, 2010 at 4:54 pm

A confessed drug dealer is appealing his conviction by the Yukon Supreme Court, claiming his rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms were ignored .

North called catalyst of economic growth

September 1, 2010 at 4:53 pm

All of Canada will benefit from a stronger North, and organizations like local businesses and their chambers of commerce have a major role to play in that, says Perrin Beatty.

Free up more information, governments urged

September 1, 2010 at 4:45 pm

Canada’s information and privacy commissioners are calling on all governments – provincial, territorial and federal – to put more information on the public record, making it easier for citizens to access.

Flag Flap Resolved Subscribers only

September 1, 2010 at 4:38 pm

Bobbi Rhodes from The KebaBery took advantage of a break in the rain and wind recently to use a long wooden pole to untangle the five flags flying in front of the restaurant.

Grace period is over for abusers of parking spots Subscribers only

September 1, 2010 at 4:36 pm

After handing out more than 20 written warnings, effective today, city bylaw officers are fining those parking illegally in slots reserved for disabled motorists.

Another Internet failure attended to Subscribers only

September 1, 2010 at 4:35 pm

Customers using Northwestel Inc.’s DSL Internet service had only intermittent service at best for close to 12 hours beginning Tuesday afternoon after an equipment failure in Whitehorse.

Praise doesn’t confirm another run: ex-candidate Subscribers only

September 1, 2010 at 4:32 pm

At the close of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s address to local Conservatives last Thursday,

Woverine mine production is imminent: vice-president Subscribers only

September 1, 2010 at 4:30 pm

Production at the Wolverine mine is expected to begin late this month or in early October, says a senior official with the Yukon Zinc Corp.

Crumbling infrastructure needs work: report Subscribers only

September 1, 2010 at 4:28 pm

Ottawa needs to create a long-term strategy to rebuild and maintain aging infrastructure in the North, says a group representing Canada’s cities and towns.

Report highlights Tory ‘negligence’: Liberals Subscribers only

September 1, 2010 at 4:24 pm

Liberal MPs say a new report about strengthening Canada’s Arctic communities confirms the Harper government’s negligence toward northerners, and supports Liberal commitments to the North.

News archive for September 1, 2010