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canada plays an excellent short game

Sometime during the 16th century — 1534 to be exact — King Francis I sends Jacques Cartier out to sea in search of a shortcut to…

Fentie optimistic following federal election

A Conservative government shouldn’t make any difference to how Ottawa treats the Yukon, says Premier Dennis Fentie.
Tiny astronauts embark on epic learning journey

Tiny astronauts embark on epic learning journey

Thursday, Jack Hulland School seemed normal.Multiple pairs of brightly coloured boots lined the foyer walls, and the halls were relatively quiet at…

More accountability needed for government corporations: report

A report by the Yukon’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts recommends more cabinet oversight of Crown corporations.

Hospital files suit to collect unpaid bills from Americans

With $32,254, Whitehorse General Hospital could have bought a two-week supply of medications for all its patients.
Mapping homelessness, Canada’s dark side

Mapping homelessness, Canada’s dark side

Want to go to Pension Inlet?What about Low Wageville, Mount Disqualified, Evictoria, Fort Welfare or Unwelcome Bay?Well, a new map of Canada,…

please listen to the children

‘Mister, what is the big problem now?” asked the little girl.“My parents were arguing last night and my mother said the…

Greetham promises ‘connections’ to Ottawa

There is a twinkle in Sue Greetham’s eye these days.It’s probably there often, because it suits her personality, which more and more…

Boyde tougher on Liberals this time around

Pam Boyde is sincere and dogged in her determination to become the Yukon’s MP.It’s Wednesday evening, less than a week before the…

Beware politicians who slight culture

Canada’s artists help to define who we are and what matters to us, both in Canada and around the world.