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‘Nation’ debate far removed from Yukon reality

Yukon MP Larry Bagnell says the territory has moved beyond the need to recognize aboriginal people as forming “nations” within Canada,…

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‘Tis the season to shop for blocksLeave your senses at home and grab your credit cards.‘Tis the season for normal, responsible adults…

Jacob’s whereabouts still unknown

Marcellus Norman Jacob remains at large.The Correctional Service of Canada issued a nationwide warrant on Sunday after the convicted…

Jacob arrested

Convicted “sadistic” rapist Marcellus Norman Jacob is back in custody after three days on the lam.Jacob turned himself in to a downtown Vancouver…
Costly athletes’ village to go unused for months after Games

Costly athletes’ village to go unused for months after Games

The cost of the Canada Winter Games athletes’ village has increased to $34.4 million from $31 million.The problems have mounted as well.

Safer communities initiative up and running

After 18 months of discussion and preparation, the Yukon government is ready to crack down on crack houses, bootleggers and prostitution dens.
Carrying the torch for native languages

Carrying the torch for native languages

They’re the graduating class of the next generation of native language teachers, sitting a little nervously in front of their fellow trainees,…
MLAs hope their rookie status will be a strength

MLAs hope their rookie status will be a strength

Four new faces displayed a mix of terror and accomplishment as the 32nd Yukon legislature opened Thursday.

Holiday season compounds isolation for those with FASD

In Whitehorse there’s not enough Christmas cheer to go around.And individuals suffering from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder are getting the…

Jacob on the loose

Marcellus Jacob failed to report to his halfway house yesterday and is now wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant, confirmed Dennis Finlay with…