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Candidate on hot seat over arts funding

October 1, 2008

Cuts by Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government to federal arts and culture funding, amounting to $40.4 million, have provoked outcry amongst the nation's artists and prompted last evening's one-issue all-candidates' forum in Whitehorse.

Officials monitoring U.S. financial debacle

October 1, 2008

Officials with the territory's Department of Economic Development are keeping a close watch on the slow-down of the U.S. economy.

Food bank secures downtown location

October 1, 2008

The former Royal Canadian Legion building on Alexander Street will become the city's first food bank, with plans to open the facility in the new year.

Festival BoundSubscribers only

October 1, 2008

Tania Tagaq is one of the performers in this year's Yukon International Storytelling Festival

Lodge owner, YTG official working on septic issuesSubscribers only

October 1, 2008

Sharon Johnson came to Whitehorse Tuesday hoping for a miracle that would allow her to reopen her business, the Swift River Lodge, after much of it was shut down by the Department of Health and Social Services three years ago.

Power line to be activated in mid-monthSubscribers only

October 1, 2008

Yukon Energy is hoping to power up the new transmission line to Pelly Crossing and the Minto mine by mid-October, says a spokeswoman for the publicly-owned corporation.

Premier forecasts territory’s economic prospectsSubscribers only

October 1, 2008

The key to unlocking the territory's economic potential lies in private sector investment along with the partnerships with local first nation governments and the governments of neighbouring jurisdictions, says Premier Dennis Fentie.

Voters complain about campaign officialsSubscribers only

October 1, 2008

Local volunteers working on Conservative candidate Darrell Pasloski's campaign for the federal election will now be sporting buttons of support for their candidate when they go door-to-door.

First nations curriculum is out for Grade 5 studentsSubscribers only

October 1, 2008

The Department of Education has released new curriculum materials, Yukon First Nations 5, which covers four themes: Yukon first nations languages, clans, citizenship and governance.

How the Midnight Sun shone on Dawson CitySubscribers only

October 1, 2008

DAWSON CITY - The Midnight Sun Pipe Band made it to Dawson's Discovery Day parade this year for the first time in quite a few years.