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Watson Lake educator, chief in defamation battle
A Yukon Supreme Court judge has reserved his decision in a legal fight between a Watson Lake native chief and a high school principal who accuses the chief of defaming him in the media.
Canada's North feels left behind in stimulus program
Rankin Inlet Mayor John Hickes has become a voice for discontent about federal stimulus money in the North.
Yukoners check out emerging political party
Willard Phelps, seen in a CBC-TV interview from Nov. 10, held a public meeting Wednesday about his proposed political party, which he has tenatively named the "United Party." More than 100 Yukoners showed up Wednesday night to hear Willard Phelps's proposal for a new political party, which hopes to offer a non-partisan alternative to the ...
Ex-minister confirms Yukon premier's 'irate' call
Independent MLA Brad Cathers said he was present when Premier Dennis Fentie called up a top environment official earlier this year, while Cathers was still a cabinet minister.
Yukon premier answers for environment minister
Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie fielded questions from the opposition this week about who is in charge of the territory's Environment Department.
Phelps proposes new kid on the political block
" Willard Phelps, seen Thursday, served as the former Yukon Conservative government's land claims negotiator in the 1980s.
Territory helps Pacific relief cause
The Yukon government has provided $25,000 to help the Canadian Red Cross in its relief efforts in the Asia Pacific region.
Poll testing waters for Phelps' return
Results from a DataPath Systems poll to be released later this week could set the stage for former Yukon government leader Willard Phelps to take another run at territorial politics.
John Edzerza's switch to the Yukon Party marks his return to the political party he started out with in 2002, when he was first elected to office.
Fentie not worried by looming no-confidence vote
Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie said it's business as usual for his Yukon Party government, even though it risks being toppled by a no-confidence motion during the upcoming fall session.
Keno residents to air mine concerns
Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie may find a cool reception Wednesday in Keno, where residents are upset the government is allowing a nearby mine to reopen.
Bill would protect YEC assets: Liberal
A private membera s bill making it illegal for the government to sell or privatize Yukon Energy assets without approval from the territorya s voters is the Liberal partya s latest gambit to safeguard the public utility.
Feds, Yukon First Nations closer to new funding deal
Chiefs from the Yukon's self-governing First Nations met this week with federal Indian and Northern Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl to work out details of a new funding transfer agreement.
Canada, Yukon and Self-Governing First Nations Meet to Advance Intergovernmental Relationships
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Andy Carvill and chiefs from self-governing Yukon First Nations gathered today for an Intergovernmental Forum in Haines Junction.
Canadians to address Alaska pipeline players
Officials from northern Canada are expected to address key players behind an Alaska Highway natural gas pipeline this week, at the fifth annual Alaska Oil and Gas Congress in Anchorage.
After 16 years' work, siblings lose lodge, home
" The Swift River Lodge has long been the focal point of the tiny community located on the Alaska Highway between Teslin and Watson Lake.
Hanson only nominee for Yukon NDP leadership
Elizabeth Hanson told reporters in Whitehorse on Tuesday she has much to learn as she prepares to be confirmed as the Yukon's new NDP leader.
Yukon elder honoured for Tlingit language work
A Yukon elder received a national literacy award Tuesday for her work in keeping the Tlingit aboriginal language alive in the territory.
Northern premiers end two-day meeting with renewed co-operation accord
The three northern premiers say a military presence is a prerequisite for ensuring continued sovereignty of the Arctic regions of Canada that other nations have been prowling.
Grits like a ravens waiting for the horse to diea
Independent MLA John Edzerza does not appear in a rush to help topple the Yukon Party government in the wake of a key cabinet member's defection that reduced the ruling party to minority government status.