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News

Elderly man’s attacker has 21 prior convictions

May 13, 2008

A 32-year-old woman who was convicted of robbery and forcible entry last month received a five-year jail term in territorial court Monday, minus credit for time served in pre-trial custody.

Testing pinpoints radon levels in workplaces

May 13, 2008

A territory-wide pilot project testing radon levels in the workplace is wrapping up.

Artists’ society loses bid for avenue closure

May 13, 2008

By defeating a request to close part of First Avenue, city council has left the Society of Yukon Artists of Native Ancestry (SYANA) looking for a new place to pitch the tent for their first nations arts festival.

Climate change, energy plan consultations setSubscribers only

May 13, 2008

Despite a significant drop in the Yukon's greenhouse gas emissions, Premier Dennis Fentie paid little lip service to it when he unveiled the government's action plan on climate change Monday.

Hardy calls Speaker’s ruling ‘unfair, illogical’Subscribers only

May 13, 2008

Whitehorse Centre MLA Todd Hardy wants an apology after Ted Staffen, the Speaker of the legislature, ordered Hardy "to sit down" Monday while he tried to explain his motion requesting an extension of the spring session.

Ex-trucking yard land to go to highest bidderSubscribers only

May 13, 2008

Prime real estate in the former Motorways trucking yard will go to the bidder with the most cash.

Special week sees Yukon nurses honouredSubscribers only

May 13, 2008

Three Yukon registered nurses have been recognized by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) for their outstanding contributions to the nursing profession.

Firefighters douse two Mayo blazesSubscribers only

May 13, 2008

Two wildfires were reported in the Mayo fire district Monday afternoon, both of which were spot size and the result of fires not being properly extinguished.

Wildfire season starts in Ross River, Dawson areasSubscribers only

May 13, 2008

Two wildfires were reported last weekend in the Dawson City and Ross River fire districts. Both are believed to be human-caused and were quickly extinguished, Wildland Fire Management officials said Monday.

Local band members to host Ontario visitorsSubscribers only

May 13, 2008

The All-City Band Society will be hosting students from the North Grenville District High School Band from Kemptville, south of Ottawa, between Thursday and May 21.