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Ranj Pillai officially sworn in as Yukon's 10th premier

Ranj Pillai officially sworn in as Yukon's 10th premier

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's newest premier promised to stay the course on Liberal government policies on Saturday as he formally took the reins of both his party and territory.
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'Beside myself:' report details challenges of finding affordable housing in the North

'Beside myself:' report details challenges of finding affordable housing in the North

YELLOWKNIFE — Aurora Rose Gellenbeck has been living out of a hotel in Yellowknife for the past month because she hasn't been able to find anywhere suitable to rent.
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'Unnecessary and damaging': Police federation criticizes Nunavut judge's comments

'Unnecessary and damaging': Police federation criticizes Nunavut judge's comments

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The National Police Federation is criticizing comments a Nunavut judge made as he acquitted a prosecutor and RCMP officer of criminal contempt, saying the remarks were unnecessary and damaging. Cpl.
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Once a lonely Liberal, outgoing Yukon Premier Silver reflects on six years at the top

Once a lonely Liberal, outgoing Yukon Premier Silver reflects on six years at the top

DAWSON CITY, Yukon — Ask Sandy Silver about his path from being the only Liberal in the Yukon's legislature to the territory's premier and he will often pivot back to the community he represents, Dawson City, about 500 kilometres north of Whitehorse.
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Yukon Liberal Ranj Pillai acclaimed party leader, will replace Premier Sandy Silver

Yukon Liberal Ranj Pillai acclaimed party leader, will replace Premier Sandy Silver

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon Liberals have a new leader who will officially be sworn in as the territory's 10th premier this weekend.
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'Stunning lack of judgment': Nunavut prosecutor, Mountie acquitted of contempt

'Stunning lack of judgment': Nunavut prosecutor, Mountie acquitted of contempt

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A Nunavut judge has acquitted a prosecutor and an RCMP officer of criminal contempt but says their joint actions in the arrest of a man outside a courtroom were a "direct and public insult to the integrity of the Nunavut Court of J
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Yukon begins providing $1,300 a year in dental benefits for those with no coverage

Yukon begins providing $1,300 a year in dental benefits for those with no coverage

WHITEHORSE — Yukon is offering $1,300 a year in dental benefits to eligible residents who don't have coverage under another plan, making it one of the most comprehensive programs in the country.
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'Our language is still here:' Revitalizing Indigenous languages in the North

'Our language is still here:' Revitalizing Indigenous languages in the North

YELLOWKNIFE — From legislative chambers to classrooms, and on the radio and TV, Indigenous languages are spoken and heard every day across the North thanks to dedicated elders, teachers, translators and broadcasters.
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Yukon permanently expands power of pharmacists to issue prescriptions

Yukon permanently expands power of pharmacists to issue prescriptions

WHITEHORSE — Yukon is permanently expanding the power of pharmacists to assess patients and prescribe medication for common and minor ailments.
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Boil water notice as frigid weather affects wastewater plant in the Yukon

Boil water notice as frigid weather affects wastewater plant in the Yukon

CARMACKS, Yukon — Frigid weather that has played havoc with seasonal travel plans in many other parts of Canada is now causing problems in Yukon.
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