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Yukon Party accuses NDP of ‘political stunt’ over pitched election law changes

Yukon Party accuses NDP of ‘political stunt’ over pitched election law changes

Yukon NDP Leader Kate White adjourned debate on her private members’ bill with respect to amending the law around who can give and how much can be given to political parties
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Yukon RCMP sergeant pulls back curtain on how organized crime works here

Yukon RCMP sergeant pulls back curtain on how organized crime works here

Head of Yukon RCMP’s crime reduction unit discusses second report on organized crime. He notes more cooperation between groups believed to be in conflict adds to complexity
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Warmly welcomed warming centre at Yukon legislature temporarily extended

Warmly welcomed warming centre at Yukon legislature temporarily extended

Health minister’s update indicates initial feedback of pilot project has been positive
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Opportunities Yukon hopeful for opportunity to chip in again next winter

Opportunities Yukon hopeful for opportunity to chip in again next winter

Crews can be seen chipping ice and shovelling snow to make paths more passable for passersby at downtown intersections
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Yukon Party demands doctor pay task force that health minister calls redundant

Yukon Party demands doctor pay task force that health minister calls redundant

Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee points to existing physician payment advisory committee
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Raven ReCentre and Community Services face off over contract changes

Raven ReCentre and Community Services face off over contract changes

Raven ReCentre said the YG "unilaterally" removed it from a three-year contract, while Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn defended his department's actions in the legislature
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"Long Distance Relationship for Mythical Times" is both dinner and a show

"Long Distance Relationship for Mythical Times" is both dinner and a show

The sold-out play is set to take place this week in Whitehorse
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Republican representative in Alaska confident resolution recognizing Canada’s sovereignty will pass

Republican representative in Alaska confident resolution recognizing Canada’s sovereignty will pass

Republican Representative Chuck Kopp wants U.S. administration to hear Alaska’s voice on the state’s ongoing relationship with the sovereign nation of Canada; some Yukon leaders spoke in support of the resolution
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Yukon Party calls on government to recruit U.S. healthcare workers

Yukon Party calls on government to recruit U.S. healthcare workers

MLA Brad Cathers told reporters that YG should launch a marketing campaign, look to allow U.S.-board-certified doctors to practice in the territory, and speed up licensing for U.S. nurses
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Top Yukon RCMP officer won’t direct removal of police force from communities

Top Yukon RCMP officer won’t direct removal of police force from communities

Lindsay Ellis, the Yukon’s commanding officer, says outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's white paper came as a surprise
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