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September 25, 2019
- Sergeant likely suffered a cardiac arrest Whitehorse RCMP Sgt. James Giczi likely suffered a fatal heart attack prior to his motorcycle leaving the South Klondike Highway
- Downtown condo development resurrected Developer Tip Mah has announced the resurrection of a proposed condominium tower for the corner of Strickland Street and Second Avenue.
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Ruling to likely change unit at territory’s jail It was in relation to a civil lawsuit from Darryl Sheepway, centring on his placement in the unit.
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‘I wish my brother was still with us’ Jade Tootoosis and Melaina Sheldon discussed the racialization of the Canadian legal system in a moderated Q&A held Tuesday afternoon at Yukon College.
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Locals foot it to hotel to witness ‘toe-nation’ DAWSON CITY – The Sourdough Saloon at the Downtown Hotel was crowded Monday evening as folks gathered round to see Nick Griffiths reunited with his very own big toe.
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Candidates enunciate on labour, CPP, food issues Four of the territory’s five federal election candidates attended a debate Tuesday evening hosted by the Yukon Federation of Labour focused on issues affecting workers.
September 24, 2019
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Another Successful Event Brian Fidler is the producer of Ramshakle Theatre’s Theatre in the Bush.
- Candidates invited to succession of forums Ten all-candidates’ debates will take place in Whitehorse before the federal election on Oct. 21.
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Council formally declares a climate emergency Whitehorse city council declared a climate change emergency at its meeting Monday night, as well over 100 observers of all ages packed the public gallery.
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Judge rules against Yukon Energy application A Yukon Supreme Court justice has has dismissed an application from the Yukon Energy Corp. (YEC) to strike information from a claim against it.
September 23, 2019
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Department reverses refusal to provide data The territory’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has issued an inquiry report that has implications for outfitter hunting guides and other businesses required to provide information to a public body.
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Honouring a late coleague Members of James Giczi’s family arrive at Sunday’s memorial service for the late RCMP sergeant.
- Events, canvassing dominate candidates’ agendas With the federal election 28 days away, the Yukon’s five candidates have embarked on another busy week of campaigning.
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Hundreds inspired to attend climate strike event Hundreds of people joined the Global Climate Strike Kick-Off early Friday afternoon at city hall.
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‘Major boost’ for tech start-ups unveiled The territorial government and the newly established Yukon First Nation Investment Corp. will invest a total of $5 million into Panache Ventures to support technology sector start-ups in the territory.