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Repeat sex offender designated dangerous offender A Yukon judge has found that a man guilty of repeated sexual assaults and violent offences should be declared a dangerous offender, sending him to a federal penitentiary for 50 months. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:58

Council urges drivers to slow down for Carcross caribou The Carcross/Tagish Renewable Resources Council is asking drivers to slow down on highways in the Southern Lakes region to avoid collisions with caribou. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:57

Youth facing 15 charges A 15-year-old boy is facing 15 criminal charges after being arrested by Whitehorse RCMP at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:56

Yukon government to decide on auxiliary constable funding The year is starting with good news for the Yukon: the return of the RCMP auxiliary constable program. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:56

Minto gets approval for new open pit The Yukon government has approved a new open pit at Capstone Mining Corp.’s Minto mine, which could allow the mine to stay open through 2017. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:55

Huskies versus Braves this weekend The Whitehorse Huskies will scratch an important item off their to-do list this weekend. The senior men’s AA team will host the Kainai Braves, a First Nations team from Alberta, for a two-game series this weekend. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:54

Patrick Russell to lead Ross River RCMP Corporal Patrick Russell is the Yukon RCMP’s new detachment commander in Ross River. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:54

Researchers using drones to map changing Beaufort Sea coastline There’s a little island off the coast of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories that might be gone a few decades from now. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:53

Team Koltun back for third run at Scotties Team Koltun is Team Yukon once again. After taking a year off from competing, the Whitehorse rink has reunited and is set to represent the territory at the Canadian women’s curling championships. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:52

Workers over 65 should be entitled to employer health plans Imagine having your private health insurance – dental, vision, prescription drug, life, travel and disability coverage – terminated by your employer when you reach age 65, even though you’re still working for them and just when you may really need it. Category: Opinion & Commentary Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: Opinions Columns, Editorial Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:35

Potential change to health benefits is misguided While most of the media focus recently has been on the carbon tax and its implication for households and businesses, the federal government has been quietly eyeing a number of changes to how we are taxed that are receiving far less attention. Category: Opinion & Commentary Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: Opinions Columns, Editorial Date: 2017-01-10 11:51:34

Alternatives to civil trials can save money, grief, judge says Going to court for civil matters doesn’t have to be the adversarial, costly, complicated process people think it is. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-09 19:58:06

Police seek public's help finding missing man Officers are handing out posters around Whitehorse as part of their efforts to find David James Kunuk, 35. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-09 19:58:06

Biathlete Moser heading to second world championship Whitehorse’s Nadia Moser is Europe-bound for the second time this season. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-09 19:58:05

Local Muslim group wants to build Yukon's first mosque Whitehorse’s Muslim community is raising money to build the territory’s first mosque. Yusuf Legere, a volunteer with the Yukon Muslims Society, says a mosque would be a focal point for Whitehorse’s growing Muslim population. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-06 19:36:41

Grand chief 'optimistic' about Yukon Forum under new Liberal government Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston and Yukon Premier Sandy Silver have announced that a Yukon Forum between the new Liberal government and First Nation chiefs will take place Jan. 13 in Whitehorse. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-06 19:36:40

No, you're not paying more for gas because of Alberta's carbon tax Gasoline prices in Whitehorse were hovering around $1.20 per litre as of Friday morning, up from about $1.12 on Dec. 21, according to the Yukon Bureau of Statistics. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-06 19:36:40

Liberals announce one-day legislative session in January Yukon’s MLAs will sit for a one-day legislative session on Jan. 12, the first since Premier Sandy Silver’s majority Liberal government took office earlier this month. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-05 19:36:44

Yukon soccer stars hit the pitch for showcase The holidays kicked off with elite soccer action at the Yukon Selects Annual Christmas Showcase on Dec. 22 at the Canada Games Centre. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-05 19:36:42

Huskies win charity game over phenoms in overtime As Whitehorse Huskies head coach Michael Tuton explains, when you’re a hockey team dependent on community support, a chance to give back is always welcome. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-05 19:36:41

Many local organizations will be looking for support in 2017 As the year’s end brings much fun and delicacies, it’s also a good time to reflect on the contributions made by many associations and organizations in the territory. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-05 19:36:40

Watson Lake man facing a first degree murder charge A 31-year-old Watson Lake man accused of first degree murder made a brief appearance in court this Wednesday. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-05 19:36:39

Flu season takes its toll The Yukon is still being hit hard by this year’s flu season. Category: News Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: News News, Sports, Arts, Business, Life, Letters Date: 2017-01-05 19:36:38

New Year's debt resolutions It’s an extreme example of the old saying that, just because someone is willing to lend you money, it doesn’t mean you are smart to borrow it. Category: Opinion & Commentary Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: Opinions Columns, Editorial Date: 2017-01-05 19:36:23

Trump's energy policies may threaten Canadian business As president-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, it’s clear that major changes are in store for American climate and energy policy. Category: Opinion & Commentary Newspaper: Yukon News Region: Northern Canada Feed: Opinions Columns, Editorial Date: 2017-01-05 19:36:22

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