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December 1, 2005
- Offender to return A violent sexual offender convicted of two rapes and a third sexual assault is returning to the Yukon.
- Ex-NDP candidate wants second run Pam Boyde, a local businesswoman, has announced her intention to seek the NDP nomination for the federal election.
- Heating program details due soon Information regarding an energy rebate program directed at combatting the rising costs of heating fuel is expected to be tabled in the legislature this afternoon.
- Premier not perturbed with Jenkins' abrupt resignation Premier Dennis Fentie emerged for the first time Wednesday to comment on the contradictory stories surrounding Peter Jenkins' sudden departure from the Yukon Party caucus and his cabinet positions.
- City hunting for director With the promotion of Dennis Shewfelt to the position of city manager, Whitehorse is on the hunt for a new director of operations.
- Major correctional reform summit underway in city Discussions on correctional reform began this morning at a special summit being held in Whitehorse.
- Zoning bylaw can be seen at city's open house today City of Whitehorse officials were to unveil a new zoning bylaw in a public open house being held today.
- Funding rekindles seniors' housing plan The Royal Canadian Legion has received $75,000 in territorial funding to further its proposal for a seniors' housing project in Whitehorse.
November 30, 2005
- Don't damage downtown core, city is warned Commercial development on a major highway decimates a smaller city's downtown core. Consequently, Whitehorse should proceed with caution if the city is to avoid the fate of Medicine Hat, Alta.
- Teachers association decries new federal copyright law A new copyright law being proposed by the federal government will have a negative impact on Canada's education system by making current research methods criminal acts.
- Fight over reindeer still flourishing A decision to cull an entire herd when Johne's disease was found to be in just three animals would not be unethical, says Ted Leighton, executive director of the Canadian Co-operative Wildlife Health Centre.
- Jenkins dominates MLAs' afternoon 'They'll probably stand up and take a lot more notice of (issues in Dawson City) now,' Peter Jenkins, the independent MLA for Klondike, said Monday after announcing his resignation from the cabinet and the Yukon Party.
- Junk yields to healthier fare City officials are no longer permitting the use of candy and chips to promote the Canada Games Centre.
- Was forum change irony or just wishful thinking? DAWSON CITY It was quite a week for weather in the Yukon.
- Anchorage schools closed after buses damaged ANCHORAGE (AP) A vandal damaged tires on at least 47 buses serving the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Anchorage, authorities said Tuesday.
- Territory's uranium supply is under mounting scrutiny A surge in interest directed at the Yukon's uranium deposits is being driven by a shrinking supply of fuel for the world's nuclear generators, says a consulting exploration geologist.
November 29, 2005
- Jenkins' stroll astonished NDP leader 'Peter (Jenkins) joined me walking (into the legislative assembly), and I said, Where'd you come from?' and he said, Oh, just from outside,' Opposition Leader Todd Hardy says as he recounts the surprise that welcomed the opposition parties in the house early Monday afternoon.
- Foundation reaches quarter-century mark An organization dedicated to bettering the life of Yukoners has turned 25 this year.
- City embraces major hotel project Following a heated debate that divided the city's elected officials, city council has voted in favour of a three-storey, 80-room hotel across the Alaska Highway from Whitehorse International Airport.
- Collision leaves driver with back, neck sprains Two government vehicles collided in downtown Whitehorse Monday afternoon.
- Crucial new development rules in place A new set of rules to govern development proposals in the Yukon are in place today, following a decision Monday by the federal Treasury Board.
- Open house focuses on city core Whitehorse residents are being asked to look at the future of the city's downtown.
- Major hospital campaign has received $1 M More than $1 million has been pledged to the Under Our Wing Campaign, the Yukon Hospital Foundation's $5-million fundraising campaign for medical equipment.