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Anti-polio quest may go international

October 2, 2008

Dipping his feet in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, Ramesh Ferris marked the end of his cross-country Cycle to Walk Campaign for polio, a disease which continues to infect people around the world 53 years after a vaccination was introduced.

Lawyer criticizes proposed youth justice changes

October 2, 2008

If Prime Minister Stephen Harper really wants to reduce youth crime, he should focus on ending poverty and helping parents and teens overcome addiction, says a Whitehorse lawyer who works with troubled youth on a daily basis.

Barr on tap for FestivalSubscribers only

October 2, 2008

Kevin Barr will be one of the performers.

Taking a Break to TeachSubscribers only

October 2, 2008

Graeme Peters performs at Flippers Wednesday evening.

Ex-minister recalls local developer’s roots

October 2, 2008

Trevor Harding's relationship with the Yukon began in 1986, when he came up to work in the mammoth lead-zinc mine in Faro for a summer.

Era of consultation is here: grand chiefSubscribers only

October 2, 2008

Gone are the days of first nations only getting a courtesy phone call to be told a developer will be coming onto their traditional territory, Andy Carvill, grand chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations, said Wednesday.

MD starts planning for a healthier YukonSubscribers only

October 2, 2008

The territory's medical health officer hopes to make 2009 a year of consultation as he begins work on an overall strategic health plan for the territory.

Women’s forum to focus on leadershipSubscribers only

October 2, 2008

Women in leadership will be the focus of this year's annual women's forum, Making Our Way: Yukon Women in Leadership, Marian Horne, minister responsible for the territorial Women's Directorate, said today.

Helmet campaign celebrated on Safe Communities DaySubscribers only

October 2, 2008

Whitehorse was part of Wednesday's national Safe Communities Day, with participants celebrating a successful program encouraging young skateboarders to wear helmets.