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Canyon FunSubscribers only

July 28, 2008

Whitehorse army cadets practised their 'commando crawl' Saturday

Plaintiff appeals dismissal of suit against government

July 28, 2008

A 34-year-old man, whose $1.2-million civil suit against the Yukon government was dismissed in June following a 12-day trial, has filed an appeal of the verdict.

Freak OccurrenceSubscribers only

July 28, 2008

A quick, furious hail storm

Targeted street crime seen as reason for statistical increase

July 28, 2008

Robbery, property crimes and some violent offences committed in the Yukon were down last year, but drug-related offences in the territory have increased, according to a Statistics Canada survey.

Numbers of land visitors fell slightly

July 28, 2008

The number of people entering the Yukon by land in the first six months of this year is down a hair from last year, though visitation last month was up.

Damp summer helping reduce number of firesSubscribers only

July 28, 2008

While Yukoners might be complaining about the damp summer, it's had its benefits in the low fire risk to the territory.

Funding boost for child care operators is called ‘a start’Subscribers only

July 28, 2008

For the second time in less than a year, the Yukon government is enriching the funding it provides to Yukon child care operators for staff wages.

Minister made unannounced trip to WhitehorseSubscribers only

July 28, 2008

Federal Fisheries Minister Loyola Hearn made a low-key visit to Whitehorse last week to familiarize himself with issues affecting the Yukon's fisheries, according to Premier Dennis Fentie.

Funding designed to discourage domestic violenceSubscribers only

July 28, 2008

The territorial government will provide funding for six community-based projects that will help discourage violence against aboriginal women, Marian Horne, minister responsible for the Women's Directorate, said earlier this month.

Anti-graffiti squad in sore need of paintSubscribers only

July 28, 2008

The anti-graffiti, town beautification squad is back on the streets for a second year, but they need your paint to make a difference.