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YTG wants mines cleaned up as they go

YTG wants mines cleaned up as they go

Wednesday, the Yukon government released its new policy for closure and reclamation of quartz mining operations.

Martin promises search and rescue planes for the North

Paul Martin and Jack Layton finally wrote back.Late last week, the leaders of the federal Liberal and New Democratic parties replied to a December…
Youth forum fails to attract target audience

Youth forum fails to attract target audience

Of 24 people attending youth issues forum at the Francophone Centre Community Hall Tuesday night, only three could challenge federal candidates.

Proposed act will evict lawbreakers

Without support services in place, forcibly closing crack houses and other illegal operations could actually create more criminals and victims, say…

Rambling by Doug Bell

We can all feel at home these days with writer Mark Twain’s words: “Get your facts first and then you can distort them as much as you…

canada what a rush

Something Stephen Harper said during his recent tour of Atlantic Canada bothers me.Here is a paraphrase of what he said.

Ruling strengthens tribunal’s powers

It’s decided. The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal trumps the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board.

Carcross/Tagish receives Kotaneelee royalties

The Carcross/Tagish First Nation received $388,085 last week from the Yukon government’s Kotaneelee fund.

CPAWS Nahanni tour draws 200 in Whitehorse

Harvey Locke questions the notion of “progress.”As a special adviser to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society he’s got a lot…
New act to crack down on crack houses

New act to crack down on crack houses

New legislation may give the government power to shut down illegal operations like crack houses, sniff houses, prostitution dens and booze cans in…