Yukon North Of Ordinary

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McLaughlin hails NDP’s dramatic gainsSubscribers only

May 4, 2011 at 3:20 pm

Audrey McLaughlin, the former leader of the federal New Democratic Party, attributes Monday’s historic election win for the NDP to the party’s clear alternative to the Conservatives.

Popular MP goes down after 11-year run

May 3, 2011 at 3:15 pm

As the tide of a Conservative majority government washed over the nation and the New Democrats turned in their own historic election finish,

NDP elbows Liberals into third place

May 2, 2011 at 4:04 pm

Yukoners’ preferences in territorial politics are mirroring Canadians’ federal leanings, but DataPath Systems polster Donna Larsen says it’s more coincidence than conformity.

Most vulnerable citizens trouble veteran MPSubscribers only

April 29, 2011 at 5:32 pm

Ed. note: Today, in alphabetical order, the Star profiles the four Yukon candidates for the federal election.

Barr: housing, environment are major issuesSubscribers only

April 29, 2011 at 5:30 pm

New Democratic Party candidate Kevin Barr defeated Alex Furlong, the president of the Yukon Federation of Labour, for the federal riding association’s nomination.

Canadians seek certainty in government: LeefSubscribers only

April 29, 2011 at 5:28 pm

Former RCMP officer, assistant jail warden and part-time cage fighter Ryan Leef is new to politics,

Democracy, housing, climate top Streicker’s concernsSubscribers only

April 29, 2011 at 5:25 pm

This is Green Party candidate John Streicker’s second crack at federal politics.

Candidates exchange ideas, blowsSubscribers only

April 28, 2011 at 3:33 pm

On May 2, will Yukon voters stick with the tested and proven candidate, Liberal-incumbent Larry Bagnell, or will they support the unseasoned but earnest Green Party candidate John Streicker?

CBC’s forum format: thanks, but no thanks ( Comment )Subscribers only

April 28, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Last night’s election forum in Whitehorse offered some of the best exchanges between candidates this campaign,

No more speculation: Fentie out

April 27, 2011 at 4:13 pm

After months of speculation, Premier Dennis Fentie settled any doubts about his political future today and announced he is stepping down as leader of the Yukon Party.