Safety
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Mayor surprised by premier’s criticism over downtown safety
Mayor Laura Cabott is pressing her disenchantment with some recent comments by Premier Ranj Pillai about downtown safety. Cabott told…
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Changes coming to Human Rights Commission’s operations
Unfairness in the operations of the Yukon Human Rights Commission has resulted in eight recommendations for change from the Yukon…
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Funds approved for water treatment plant upgrade
The City of Whitehorse has committed the funds needed for a multi-million dollar upgrade of the Selkirk water treatment plant…
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Rate of illicit drug deaths is dropping, statistics show
The Yukon’s epidemic of drug fatalities is showing its first signs of easing in several years. In a new report,…
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Raising funds to strengthen community safety
The local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held a fundraiser last Saturday at Save on Foods. Daniela Ruf,…
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Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics
By: Thomas Adamson And Jeffrey Schaeffer PARIS (AP) — Arsonists attacked France’s high-speed rail network early Friday, paralyzing train travel…
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Nominations wanted for the Community Safety Awards
Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee is encouraging Yukoners to nominate those who contribute to safer Yukon communities for the Minister of…
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RCAF conducted training drills in Whitehorse area
Some residents in Whitehorse and surrounding areas may have had a chance to observe some intriguing aviation activity this week. …
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Police backed up safety urgings with 70 traffic tickets
Whitehorse RCMP issued 70 traffic-related tickets in May. Officers also issued 73 warnings, six 24-hour driver’s licence suspensions and seven…
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Arctic Marine Response Station open in Rankin Inlet
By: Darrell Greer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter RANKIN INLET (LJI ) – The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station…
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