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Old Crow woman appeals sentence, says judge unfairly factored in marijuana use Jackie Hong News Reporter
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woman from Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation will be appealing a judge’s decision to not grant her a conditional discharge on an assault based on the fact that she smokes marijuana — despite the fact her marijuana use had nothing to do with the assault. According to court documents, Len Josie, 56, pleaded guilty to common assault in February following an incident at an Old Crow grocery store in December 2016. Josie got into a verbal altercation with another woman at the store before grabbing her by the coat, punching her in the face and telling her to “get the fuck out of town.” Prior to the assault, Josie had no criminal record and later claimed she’d been a “victim of violence” from the woman “some time ago,” according to a factum filed by her lawyer, Vincent Larochelle, to the Yukon Court of Appeal Nov. 15. Larochelle noted that Josie was sober at the time of the assault, a pre-sentence report was “generally positive” and that sentencing judge Michael Cozens took Gladue factors into consideration. However, although Cozens found Josie was unlikely to reoffend, received support letters from her counsellor and wrote an apology letter, the judge wrote in his sentencing decision that Josie “admitted to smoking marijuana on a daily basis” and because of her marijuana consumption, declined to grant her a conditional discharge, instead handing down a six-month probation order. In his arguments,
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Len Josie from Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation will be appealing a judge’s decision to not grant her a conditional discharge on an assault based on the fact that she smokes marijuana. Larochelle wrote that it was “clear” that Cozens would have granted Josie a conditional discharge “were it not for the fact that Ms. Josie consumes marijuana.” He took issue with the fact that Cozens cited another of his own decisions in sentencing Josie, which “essentially states that a person who will consume marijuana during the foreseeable future does not meet the public interest component of having a conditional discharge, as this ultimately facilitates the trafficking of illegal drugs in the Yukon.” “With all due respect,” Larochelle wrote, “the reasoning is wrong. It is wrong as a matter of policy, it is wrong as a matter of law and it is wrong as a matter of fact.” Larochelle argued that Cozens’ decision is “creating a two-tier criminal justice system, in which
the vulnerable members of society are cast aside and given criminal records, while the wellto-do members of society who do not struggle with addictions can expect to receive preferential treatment.” He also pointed out that Josie’s marijuana consumption had nothing to do with the assault Cozens was sentencing her for, noting that the probation order attached to Josie’s sentence does not include conditions to abstain from consuming alcohol or controlled substances. “The issue was not whether the public would be generally deterred from smoking marijuana, but rather of committing assaults such as the one committed by Ms. Josie,” the factum continues. “In the appellant’s submission, the public would be left wondering as to the logic which pre-
vents a sentencing judge from granting a conditional discharge for the simple reason that one consumes marijuana, without any indication that the consumption of marijuana is related to the offender’s criminal behaviour.” “What the appellant is driving at is that the fact that Ms. Josie smokes two joints per day in Old Crow does not necessarily mean that she is indirectly financing hitmen and organized crime,” the argument section of the factum concludes. “It’s time to heed the repeated call of the Supreme Court of Canada, to heed the incessant pleas of the aboriginal communities, and to stop wielding the criminal justice system like a neo-colonial sledgehammer.” The appeal is scheduled to be heard Nov. 30.
development. In a notice of appeal filed Nov. 16, H. Coyne & Sons Limited said it intends to appeal Supreme Court Justice Ron Veale’s decision in a lawsuit it launched against the City of Whitehorse, Corvus Corax Holdings Ltd. and Raven’s Ridge Developments Ltd. The appeal argues that
Veale erred in dismissing Coyne’s claim against Corvus — Veale had ruled it no longer had an interest in Lots 49 and 50. It also argues Veale erred in declining to find that Coyne’s mineral rights include an “ancillary and necessarily implied right” for Coyne to “enter on, use and occupy the surface” of the lots under which it owns the
subsurface rights, and that the City of Whitehorse’s 2010 Official Community Plan, two zoning bylaws and its approval of the Raven’s Ridge subdivision is invalid. Coyne is asking for the decisions to be reversed and granted in its favour and that it be awarded the costs of the appeal. (Jackie Hong)
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Fall sitting wraps up Ashley Joannou News Reporter
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early a year after his Liberal MLAs were sworn into office, Premier Sandy Silver sung their praises while opposition parties expressed frustration with the government’s response to questions. The Yukon Legislative Assembly wrapped up the fall sitting Nov. 27. The Liberal government passed 11 pieces of legislation since the sitting started in October. Many were administrative, such as amendments to the legal and dental profession acts. Others carried more heft, including changes to the workers compensation rules which mean first responders won’t have to prove their post-traumatic stress disorder is work-related to be covered. Changes to the Airports Act first appeared likely to fall under the mundane administrative category. Until now, the Yukon was the only jurisdiction in Canada without a comprehensive act covering the rules at its airports. Instead, airlines, advocacy groups and municipalities began complaining, first over concerns about the possibility of an airport tax and then over accusations that the government had not consulted enough. The Liberals promised not to implement an airport tax, though the act does allow for one. They also made a new advisory committee mandatory, which appeared to put industry concerns to rest.
The government pulled down its old press release announcing the act and replaced it with one that made no mention of consultation. Silver denied his government has an issue with consultation. “Being beaten up on the Airports Act by one of the opposition parties, I don’t think that’s necessarily what we would look at to see if we’re doing engagement correctly or not,” he said. Instead he pivoted to the government’s consultation on cannabis legislation which saw a record number of people complete a survey. He also highlighted the hundreds of people who participated in the Yukon’s financial advisory panel’s final report. The panel released its final report this sitting. With looming deficits, it is supposed to help the government come up with ways to improve the territory’s financial future. While the premier has ruled out government employee layoffs, changes to royalty rates or an HST as options, he has so far refused to say what he plans to do to change the territory’s financial future. “But you will see the ramifications of the report in this budget coming up,” Silver said. “We’re looking at it in a three-phase approach. What can we do to affect this budget, what can we do in the next four budgets and what can we do on a longer 10 year plan to continue and maintain fiscal responsibility.” The 2018-19 territorial budget will come out
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The Yukon Legislative Assembly wrapped up the fall sitting Nov. 27. during the next sitting which starts March 1. Silver said he won’t “speculate” on whether the territory will run a deficit. Yukon Party interim leader Stacy Hassard accused the government of being “very vague in providing answers and details.” He criticized the government for not releasing more information on the federal carbon tax. It is slated to become law in 2018. Silver continued to insist he was waiting for more information from Ottawa. “The government has had a year since they’ve signed on to the carbon tax. We’ve asked questions in the spring sitting as well as again here in the fall sitting as well as today and still we have no details from the premier and it’s unfortunate,” Hassard said.
Questions around housing and hospital beds — particularly the lack of continuing care beds in the territory — took up a sizeable portion of this sitting. Whitehorse General Hospital is so crowded that last year it spent half the time over capacity. This summer officials started transferring patients to hospitals in Watson Lake and Dawson City with or without the consent of patients or their families. Hassard said there’s more the government could be doing. “There’s definitely facilities or spaces throughout the city that they maybe could be looking at, they could be working more in terms of home care. There are options out there for the government.” The NDP’s Kate White pressured the government to get consent from pa-
tients before moving them to community hospitals. She also pushed for changes to the minimum wage and improvements for mobile home owners. White said she expected more answers. “I think one thing that I would caution the territory is that right now, their optimism, maybe they should rein that back a bit because it turns out that red is a lot more like blue than anyone expected.” Minister Pauline Frost faced many questions this sitting and sometimes struggled. Most recently, she couldn’t provide basic information about a promise to construct a housing first-style building in Whitehorse even though the government’s tender for the building contained the details. Previous governments have saddled the health
and social services minister with few responsibilities beyond that large portfolio. The past two ministers were also responsible for the workers’ compensation board. Frost, on the other hand, is the minister of health and social services, environment and is also responsible for the housing corporation. Silver denied he had divided the workload unfairly amongst his ministers and said a cabinet shuffle is not in the works. “I’m happy with the work that my ministers have done with their portfolios.” The justice minister also had a busy sitting. Following an investigation by the Toronto Star, the government’s practise of quietly settling lawsuits over sexual abuse allegations became public this sitting. Though the Yukon Department of Justice refused to provide details to the national newspaper about the scope of the problem, Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee eventually admitted the government has spent $2.5 million on settling approximately 40 sexual abuse lawsuits since 2000. McPhee also announced an independent investigation into the treatment of inmates with mental health concerns at Whitehorse’s jail. That report is slated to be handed in to the government by March 29, 2018. The department will release the final report and its response to the public by June 29, 2018. Contact Ashley Joannou at ashleyj@yukon-news.com
63 bears were killed in the Yukon in 2017 Jackie Hong News Reporter
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n estimated 63 bears were killed in the Yukon in 2017, a new record high for the territory. That number was among the statistics Environment Yukon presented to the media at a technical briefing Nov. 28. Environment Yukon spokesperson Roxanne Stasyszyn emphasized that the numbers were estimates and that data for 2017 is still being collected and analyzed. Of the 63 bears, 39 were killed by conservation officers while the remaining 24 were killed by members of the public in defence of life or property. Another 91
bears “moved on” from encounters, while another 10 were relocated by conservation officers. Although putting down a bear is always seen as a last resort, relocating an animal is not an ideal situation either, human-wildlife conflict prevention officer Aaron Koss-Young said. “It’s not the happily-ever-after story and it’s not the best outcome for the bear. The best outcome is prevention,” Koss-Young said. “If we can prevent that bear from getting into conflict in the first place, it’s much better. It’s like us getting a cavity. If we can prevent that cavity, we can prevent that pain to ourselves and that dis-
comfort to ourselves, and it’s the same for a bear.” When a bear is relocated, Koss-Young explained, it’s dropped into a “hostile environment” which may not bode well for its survival. “We can take a bear and bring it 100 kilometres away, (but) we’re dropping it into an area where it’s no longer familiar with its environment, it’s no longer familiar with where its food sources are and it’s potentially competing against larger, more aggressive bears that may kill it, and we don’t know what’s happening to those bears,” he said. “It’s not the outcome we want. We want to prevent bears from getting
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Aaron Koss-Young, human-wildlife conflict prevention officer, speaks to media during a press briefing on Nov. 28. into conflict in the first place so we don’t have to spend time and resources relocating or translo-
cating bears that may ultimately result in that bear’s death anyway. So it’s not the outcome we’re
after at all. Simply deterring is the best course of action.” According to the bear statistics, human-made attractants — improperly stored garbage and food and improperly secured chicken coops and pets — remain the leading causes for human-bear conflicts. Along with educational campaigns, WildWise executive director Heather Ashthorn and City of Whitehorse water and waste services manager Geoff Quinsey told media they’re partaking in cross-jurisdictional surveys to see if there are tools being used in other places that can be adapted in the Yukon. Contact Jackie Hong at jackie.hong@yukon-news.com
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For mining companies, hiring Indigenous workers ‘about nation-building’ panel hears Lori Fox News Reporter
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ining companies in the Yukon can attract and maintain a First Nations labour force by employing “intelligent job design” to accommodate traditional values, says one expert. Hector Campbell, chair of the board of directors for the Nacho Nyak Dun Development Corporation, was part of a panel on Indigenous business at the 2017 Geoscience Forum and Trade Show Nov.21. In response to a question about “capacity problems” facing mining companies, Campbell said that the typical structure of a fly-in camp can be a deterrent for First Nations workers. Fly-in camp culture creates “tremendous family stress” and “makes it really difficult for employees at that camp to live their traditional lifestyle,” he said. The inherent structure of camp life takes First Nations people away from their families and communities, often at key food-gathering times in the summer and fall. This makes it difficult for them to take part in traditional hunting and fishing, which have Wed, Nov 29 & Thurs, Nov 30 Whitehorse Yukon Cinema 304 Wood Street Ph: 668-6644
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Justin Ferbey, Yukon’s deputy minister of economic development, said that hiring and working with First Nations workers and communities is an important part of life in the Yukon during a 2017 geoscience forum panel discussion in Whitehorse on Nov. 21. important social, sustenance and cultural roles within their communities, he said. Mining companies need to “recognize the need for time off” during certain culturally important periods of the year, such as the salmon run, if they want to maintain a successful First Nations workforce, Campbell said. “Fly-in, fly-out camps are a difficult adjustment” for some First Nations workers, Campbell said. Companies need to understand these people will need time off during hunting and fishing seasons and “build that into the job design.”
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“You have to flip the paradigm around and not force-fit people into jobs that won’t work for them.… You have to make jobs fit the people, not people fit the jobs.” “First Nations want and need to define their lives through traditional values,” he said. John McConnell, president of Victoria Gold, said the benefit in hiring First Nations workers includes creating a pool of “steady workers” who “will be around for a long time.” “It just makes sense…. I’d rather have employees who live in the area than fly someone in from Newfoundland,” he said. Having First Nations workers on these mining projects is about more than job creation, Campbell said. It’s about “building trust, respon-
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sibility and sharing this natural resource that’s about to be extracted.” Justin Ferbey, Yukon’s deputy minister of economic development, said hiring First Nations workers is an important part of life in the Yukon. “When you look at the culture of the Yukon…. This is a territory of collaboration,” he said. Campbell acknowledged that sometimes the skills needed for a project are “sometimes just not there” in a given community. When companies invest time and energy in training local people through on-the-job apprenticeships, however, it has socio-economic benefits and improves the labour pool. “If you do it right, you reduce your labour costs and take advantage of local knowledge, which can save you money,” Campbell said. “It’s about nation-building — and I don’t use that word lightly,” he said. “It’s about moving self-governing First Nations towards self-sufficiency.” “Profit is not a dirty word.” Contact Lori Fox at lori.fox@yukon-news.com
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Elk drownings spark controversy over responsibility to save wildlife Lori Fox News Reporter
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wo elk met their end in the frigid waters of the Takhini River last week, say area residents. Environment Yukon has confirmed they received calls about both animals from concerned observers. Conservation officers were dispatched in both cases, but Environment Yukon can only confirm the death of an elk Nov.13. They were not present for the death of the second animal, said conservation officer Dave Bakica. The animals perished in separate instances — one on Nov. 13 and one on Nov. 16 — and were likely attempting to cross the river, said Bakica. Both animals were found at a place along the river the herd had been using as a crossing point earlier in the season, he said. As the river has begun to freeze, ice has gathered in the area, causing water levels to rise, making the animals more likely to be swept up by the current. Bakica said that this kind of event, although unpleasant to watch, is “natural for wildlife at this time of year.” Elk will sometimes attempt to use the river as a means of escape from predators, such as wolves, Bakica said, plunging into the water during a chase. This does not appear to be what happened in this case and the animals did not appear to have been fleeing from anything. In both instances conservation officers decided not to destroy the elk. Conservation officers will sometimes kill an animal that has been badly hurt and cannot be treated for its injuries. Bakica said cases like these are more of a judgment call and conservation officers wanted to give the animals “every
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Some Yukoners worried about inaction taken by conservation officers when animals, such as elk, are in natural life threatening situations. opportunity to get out on their own.” However, not everyone agreed with the decisions made by conservation officers. Jodi Giesbrecht — whose husband Russ witnessed the Nov. 16 incident and reported it to Environment Yukon — posted on a public Facebook group that “conservation officers refused to dispatch the animal, and instead let it remain struggling for life in full view of River Road traffic while it slowly succumbed to hypothermia and (was) inhaling water.” Giesbrecht described this as “cruel and outrageous” in her post. Speaking to the News, Giesbrecht said her husband called conservation officers after he saw the animal struggling in the river around 3:30 p.m. on Nov.
16. When the conservation officer determined a shot for a mercy-kill was possible or necessary, Russ — an experienced guide and hunter, Jodi said — offered to take the shot for him. “The elk couldn’t get anything but his chin above the water,” Giesbrecht said. The conservation officer refused, she said, and told her husband that if he attempted to kill the animals himself, he would be breaking the law. “Having the government prevent us from (ending the elk’s suffering) was very upsetting,” she said. “As a human, when I see an animal suffering and we have the option to stop the suffering, I think we have to stop it.” Russ confirmed the details provided by his wife, but declined to comment further.
Bakica confirmed that Environment Yukon received requests from people offering to shoot the elk. Both were refused, he said. “It’s fine and dandy to say ‘shoot it and put it out of its misery,’ but that’s not an easy thing to do.” It is illegal to shoot an animal without the appropriate permit, he said. The law is in place to protect wildlife, he said, because there are unscrupulous people who will “use any opportunity to take wildlife.” Giesbrecht said she feels the incident is evidence of problems within the elk herd itself. The elk are an introduced species, and are “still not seeming to fit into the wild” in the Yukon, she said. Lake Laberge MLA Brad Cathers said several
concerned residents in his riding had contacted him about the incidents, including Giesbrecht. He had also heard about the incidents through Facebook, he said. Based on these conversations, it’s his understanding that “while these things do happen in the wild” the animals died “after a fairly lengthy struggle.” “The reports I’ve heard are very concerning,” he said. Cathers recently put the issue of the Takhini and Braeburn elk herds before the legislature, saying that the animals were damaging crops and property. He is asking that more hunting permits be issued for the elk in order to reduce their numbers. Elk are not native to the Yukon and were introduced as game animals to
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take pressure off caribou and moose. Currently, the government issues two hunting permits for elk per year via lottery. Cathers said he will be writing to Environment Minister Pauline Frost about the incident. Bakica still encourages people to report incidents where wildlife might be in trouble to conservation officers. In the past, conservation officers have been able to save deer who have fallen through the ice by lassoing their antlers and pulling them up out of the water, he said. “Sometimes there are things that can be done (for wildlife) and sometimes there aren’t,” he said. “Things don’t always work out the way you want them to.” Contact Lori Fox at lori.fox@yukon-news.com
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Quote of the Day “It’s fine and dandy to say ‘shoot it and put it out of its misery,’ but that’s not an easy thing to do.” Conservation officer Dave Bakica on the death of two elk in the Takhini River last week. Page 5.
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How will Canada manage its wildfires in the future?
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t’s been a record-setting year for devastating and deadly wildfires across Canada and throughout the world. This year alone, wildfires globally have burned about four million square kilometres of land, taken hundreds of lives and resulted in billions of dollars in economic losses. We can only expect wildfires to get worse. Wildfires need a combination of three ingredients: dry fuel, ignition and weather. Climate change can influence all three of these elements, and will increase the number of wildfires and the intensity of their behaviour by mid-century. But if we invest in wildfire science now, we can learn to manage them better so we can save lives, homes, businesses — and our forests — for the future. In Canada, the wildfire season, which typically runs from April to October, started off slowly. That changed dramatically when close to 220 fires burned in British Columbia over two days in early July, forcing the evacuation of numerous communities. It turned out to be a very long, hot, dry and smokey summer in British Columbia. In total, over 12,000 square kilometres — roughly half the size of Vermont — burned. That’s head-andshoulders above the previous record of 8,570 square kilometres burned in 1958, which was a record then. The Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba saw a lot of fire activity too. The direct fire management expenditures in Canada this year will probably exceed $1 billion, likely one of the costliest years on record. More than 30,000 square kilometres of land has burned in Canada in four of the past five years, for the first time in history. The one year that did not exceed 30,000 square kilometres was 2016, the year of the Fort McMurray fire, the most expensive natural disaster in Canadian history. Climate change isn’t the only reason we’re seeing more fires and larger ones, but it is an important factor. Temperatures across Canada continue to warm throughout the year. During the past 69 years, the average annual temperature has risen 1.7C. Warmer temperatures lead to drier forest fuels and to more lightning strikes — an important trigger for wildfires. With our changing climate, we can expect more extreme weather — high temperatures, extended heat warnings, droughts — and an increase in fire intensity. These warmer temperatures result in drier fuels that lead to higher intensity wildfires that overcome fire suppression activities and threaten Canadians. Recent research suggests that extreme fire risk in areas like Northern Alberta has already increased by 1.5 to six times due to climate change. Canada’s largest wildfires — those exceeding
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two square kilometres — represent only three per cent of the total number of wildfires, but 97 per cent of the area burned. In other words, we don’t need a large increase in the number of high intensity wildfires to cause problems for society, including evacuations, loss of property and death. The most effective time to catch and stop an unwanted fire is right after it has started. During this brief window, fire management resources — on the ground and in the air — can suppress the fire before it has had a chance to grow and to burn at high intensity. But how long that window stays open depends on the weather. If it’s hot and dry, it may be as short as 20 minutes. In areas where the things we value are farther apart, we must step back from aggressive fire suppression and allow the fires to burn. This makes economic and ecological sense. At the same time we’ll also have to focus more effort in high value areas, both before fires happen and when they occur, so that fire management resources can respond to more imminent threats. Only by taking on more risk in some situations, can we reduce the change of major losses in others. This is a philosophical approach called appropriate response. The outcomes won’t always be as expected. Both fire management agencies and the public need to realize and accept this. We need to anticipate — and prepare for — wildfires that occur in community zones, so that we can attack them early and effectively to reduce their impact or even stop their spread. This is where fire science intersects with fire management. Fire science explores and interprets the fire environment. This includes the moisture content of important forest fuels and
the ease of igniting those fuels, as well as wildfire characteristics such as spread rate, flame length and the depth of burning in the forest floor. It creates predictive tools that allow fire managers to estimate and manage risk in challenging and complex wildfire scenarios. With the wildfire risk and the complexity of the fire management business on the rise, we need to be able to make better predictions about wildfire behaviour to support wildfire planning and decision making. Canadian wildfire managers cannot be expected to manage the risks associated with increased fire activity with the same old tools they have been using for decades. For example, we can use machine learning to help predict when and where to expect severe fire weather. We are, however, trying to develop appropriate decision support aids despite decades of under-funding of fire science in this country. In particular, the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council, a federal funding agency, has dropped the ball. None of its funding programs have identified wildfire as a priority research topic. However, there is no realistic amount of funding that can fire proof our wildland landscapes and communities. Where there are fuels, ignition sources and hot, dry and windy weather, there will be fires. Still we must strive to make those things we value more fire-resistant. The urgency is upon us to begin to act, as the consequences of inaction will only grow larger as time passes. Mike Flannigan is professor of wildland fire at the University of Alberta. Mike Wotton is a research scientist specializing in wildfire behaviour at the University of Toronto.
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hat could be better on a chilly November night than curling up by a roaring fire and reading the Yukon financial advisory panel’s final report? Well, maybe that last part is nobody’s idea of a good time. But for those looking for ideas to build a stronger Yukon, and maybe even save some taxpayer dollars, there are real gems buried in the balance sheets and fancy bar graphs. Like the secret to saving money on health care costs over time? Apparently it’s investing in social programs right now. According to the panel, a dollar spent on programs supporting vulnerable
people, like housing, may have a much bigger impact on improving overall health than a dollar spent on health care facilities and staff. Even though the total amount spent would be the same. The report also identifies a key to unlocking Yukon’s economic potential: bolstering our education system for Indigenous kids. Although the panel recommended that we practice greater fiscal restraint, the one exception is education. The idea is this: the more we invest in education, the more our today’s students will earn down the road as adults and the more they will generate in economic activity. Pretty straightforward, right? Not when you take a closer look at how our students are performing. Standardized testing shows that Indigenous students need more support. According to the Department of Education, in Grade 7, only 42 per cent of Indigenous students
are meeting expectations regarding writing, and just 41 per cent in numeracy. Graduation rates from high school are much lower for Indigenous kids. Around 57 per cent graduate, compared with 81 per cent of non-Indigenous students. In a territory where one third of children are Indigenous, you can see how improving education outcomes for these kids could really help our economy. Better performance in school directly translates into higher earning potential as adults. In 2016, Statistics Canada reported that Indigenous women with post-secondary degrees make more than three times as much as Indigenous women who never made it to university or college. According to a recent study by the Conference Board of Canada, obtaining a university degree is the surest way to close the income gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. To be fair, lots of attempts have been made
over the years by the Yukon government to improve education outcomes for Indigenous students — the new curriculum is one of these efforts. But to date, Yukon has not found an effective solution. We all benefit from growing Yukon’s economic pie, so maybe it’s time we take another look at the model of an Indigenous-led school being put forward by the Council of Yukon First Nations. Since Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow, Yukon First Nations have been seeking greater control over education as a means to improving conditions for their citizens. In this document from 1973, Chief Elijah Smith told Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau that Yukon First Nations need the ability to change the education system to create relevant programs for Indigenous people. Carrying on with this message, CYFN is talking about creating a separate, Indigenous-led school. “It’s important that we
have an identity, and especially when it comes to the education system and First Nation students, I think it’s important that they have an option,” said CYFN Grand Chief Peter Johnston. Consider the success of a school in Membertou, Nova Scotia. Twenty years ago, the Mi’kmaq community took responsibility for schooling from the provincial government. Since then, the school has seen significant improvements in education outcomes. Ten years ago, most students missed about one in every four days. Now 95 per of students missed fewer than eight days of school all year. Grades are also improving, with about one-third of Membertou students making the honour roll. We already have French and Catholic schools, so would an Indigenous school really be such a big deal? They could set their own curriculum, which could incorporate traditional activities and knowledge. And language
revitalization would be a key component — something long recognized as critical to cultural vitality. In the words of Chief Elijah Smith all those years ago, changes to the education system need to be made by the Yukon First Nations themselves if we want a different outcome. Echoing this message almost 45 years later, the financial advisory panel told us it’s critical we work with First Nation communities to craft ways to improve education outcomes. This, we are told in the panel’s final report, is important for economic and social reasons, and for the advancement of reconciliation. Isn’t it time we gave this a try by supporting an Indigenous-led school? Investing in education and ensuring all of our children can reach their full potential — it’s not just the right thing to do. Even the accountants will tell you it just makes sense. Shaunagh Stikeman is a lawyer, facilitator and community advocate who lives in Whitehorse.
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‘We want Nunavut to shine:’ Territory’s new premier looks to the future Bob Weber Canadian Press
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he life story of Nunavut’s new premier reads like a modern history of the Inuit. But Paul Quassa says he wants to look forward, not back. “We want Nunavut to shine,” says Quassa, who was sworn in last week as the territory’s fourth premier. “We want to see a truly brilliant territory.” Quassa, 65, was born near Igloolik on the Melville Peninsula, where the west coast of Hudson Bay flicks up toward Baffin Island. “I was born in an igloo,” he says. ”My generation is the last generation to have experienced the traditional way of living prior to people being moved into communities. “I have that sense of truly traditional Inuit values.” Quassa may have been born on the land, but he didn’t grow up there. At the age of six, he was taken to a residential school in Churchill, Man., where he was to spend his next 13 years. His memories, unlike
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The life story of Nunavut’s new premier, Paul Quassa, reads like a modern history of the Inuit. But Quassa says he wants to look forward, not back. those of so many others, are fond. “I always feel so for-
tunate. I received a very strong education at that time. That’s the positive
side about residential school — it was a very strong educational process. I retained a very strong sense of my identity.” It wasn’t long after he left school that Inuit identity and politics became Quassa’s main concern. By 1972, he was involved in Inuit organizations and eventually became one of the chief negotiators of the Nunavut Land Claim. Quassa’s signature is on the 1993 agreement. Since then, Quassa has
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led the group that administers that land claim. He spent the better part of a decade as a CBC journalist. He’s worked for Isuma Productions, an award-winning film and video studio in his home town of Igloolik. A 13-part series on traditional Inuit life he helped produce is still being shown. He was the education minister in the last Nunavut government, where he oversaw an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to modernize territorial legislation to promote fully bilingual students. It’s hard to pin down where Quassa hopes to lead the territory. Under Nunavut’s consensus-style government, legislative priorities aren’t set until all new legislature members sit down and thrash them out together. That meeting
won’t happen until the new year. Quassa uses the phrase “social development” a lot when he talks about his own priorities. “Housing. Social services. Training. Health,” he said. “Social development can mean so many things.” The list of Nunavut’s problems is long and it can seem as if they are tangled irretrievably together. Quassa has his own ideas about where to start tugging at the knot. “Education, training,” he says. “Our territory is a very young territory. We have to think in a longterm plan and we have to think about our future generation.” Look for another version of that failed Education Act during the new session, Quassa hints. “Education is always a big issue in the territory. This is one of the areas we’ll be talking about when we talk about our new mandate.” Expect continued funding requests of the federal government for infrastructure, too. Quassa points out Nunavut remains the only jurisdiction in Canada with no outside road links. “We are part of Canada,” he says. “Coast to coast to coast.” One thing he’d like to see more of in Nunavut over the next four years is confidence. “We want a population that’s vibrant, that’s not afraid to get into the workforce, a population that is more educated in both Inuktitut and English. We want a population that’s outgoing and positive.” Quassa says it all goes back to the presence of his signature on the land-claim document that helped create the territory he now leads. “I knew the vision then and the vision hasn’t changed.”
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Feds face new pressure to help hobbled newspaper industry amid more shutdowns Andy Blatchford & Joanna Smith Canadian Press
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ttawa is coming under fresh pressure to find a way to save the ailing Canadian newspaper industry, although the Liberals remain steadfast in their argument that the solution lies in the transition to digital platforms and more viable business models. Torstar Corp. and Postmedia Network Inc. announced Monday they will cut nearly 300 jobs as they plan to shutter more than 30 newspapers across the country, with most of the dailies and community weeklies affected based in Ontario. “It’s absolutely brutal,� Canadian union leader Jerry Dias said Monday as he urged federal Heritage Minister Melanie Joly to protect print journalism. Earlier this year, a major report from the Public Policy Forum called for a sales tax
on foreign companies selling digital subscriptions in Canada and a $400-million fund to help finance reliable news and information. The Canadian Press participated in the roundtables and research. And in June, the House of Commons heritage committee also issued recommendations on how to save the industry, including a five-year tax credit to compensate print outlets for a portion of their digital investments. But in September, Joly unveiled a cultural strategy that was criticized by industry experts for lacking measures that could have given a boost to struggling newspapers across Canada. At the time, Joly said Ottawa had no interest in bailing out industry models that are no longer viable, and would instead focus on supporting innovation, experimentation and the transition to digital platforms. Asked Monday if news of
the closures had encouraged her to rethink her approach, Joly reiterated that the government would provide support in the coming months for local media as they continue to shift to web-based models. “Of course, I’m sad to hear about these local closures and my thoughts are with the families affected,� she said. She also noted the federal government invests up to $75 million annually in the Canada Periodical Fund, which includes support for local media. A government source said the Liberals believe there is still a strong appetite for local news and that there could be a way for other local media companies to begin filling in the gaps. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity in order to discuss matters not yet public, said the Liberal government is looking at modernizing the Canada Periodical Fund in ways that could help local news
outlets, such as by moving away from funding based on paid print circulation, which does not account for a digital audience. Helping print media out of a crisis does not have to be about propping up a failed business model, said Dias, the national president of Unifor and one of several prominent Canadian business leaders who took part in consultations on the future of the industry. “If the government wants to have a thriving industry, if they want to have freedom of expression, if they want to have journalistic integrity, then we’re going to have to find a mechanism to deal with it,� Dias said. “You put money into journalism. That’s what the issue is.� CWA Canada — an umbrella group that represents multiple media unions, including the Canadian Media Guild which represents employees at The Canadian Press — also urged the Liberals to take urgent action. Ottawa-area Liberal MP
Anita Vandenbeld called the closures — several of which will impact papers in the national capital — an unfortunate development that will impact democracy and make it more difficult for politicians and community groups to connect with locals. Vandenbeld said that if there are solutions available to help the industry, the government should pursue them. But she believes the industry’s challenges are a much larger issue that are part of a global trend. “If there are solutions, then absolutely I think we should be doing what we can,� she said. “But I think this is a much bigger, societal issue than individual papers.� Conservative MP Peter Van Loan, who is the heritage critic for his party, said he thinks the newspaper chains are making a mistake by shutting down the local papers, but said the federal government should not intervene.
“When you have dynamic change, the answer is not to have government fund money to turn back the clock and try to keep an old model alive that doesn’t work anymore,� said Van Loan, whose own Ontario riding of York — Simcoe is also losing a local paper, the Bradford Times. But his Conservative colleague Karen Vecchio, whose southwestern Ontario riding is losing the St. Thomas/Elgin Weekly News, suggested it might be a good idea for the Liberals to take another look. “I think they have to make sure, at the end of the day, they are supporting smaller communities and this may be a way,� Vecchio said. �I think they should look at it once again and see what’s best.� New Democrat heritage critic Pierre Nantel urged the government to reconsider. “Wake up,� Nantel said. �The barn is burning.�
Feds hope to ďŹ ll Irving’s scheduling gap between patrol ships, warships Canadian Press
OTTAWA he federal government is scrambling to close a looming gap in the construction of two new fleets of naval vessels in Halifax, which Irving Shipbuilding has previously warned
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originally expected to submit their proposed designs for Canada’s new warship fleet, known as the Canadian surface combatant, in April. But the deadline has been pushed back several times, and while companies have until Thursday to provide technical information, government officials can’t say when a design will actually be selected. During Monday’s technical briefing, Lisa Campbell, the head of military procurement at Public Services and Procurement Canada, would only say that the government plans to select a winner next year. “It should be noted that the timing of the cutting of steel and delivery of the first
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experienced workforce,� McCoy said Monday. “And our workforce is getting that experience now.� Irving has previously lobbied the Liberal government for additional work between the two naval fleets, including a new humanitarian ship or more Arctic patrol vessels, but those appear to have gone nowhere. The two sides are instead now looking at other ways to fill the gap, which includes trying to learn from allies and searching for other countries that might be interested in buying some of the Arctic vessels. “There are other nations out there who have a similar need to go into areas where there’s ice. And so we’ve started a dialogue with some of those nations,� McCoy said, without offering details. “It may not pan out, but it may pan out,� he added. “It’s one of the things that we’ve engaged.�
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$100 million for gay purge victims as PM apologizes for LGBTQ discrimination Jim Bronskill Canadian Press
OTTAWA he Trudeau government has earmarked more than $100 million to compensate members of the military and other federal agencies whose careers were sidelined or ended due to their sexual orientation, The Canadian Press has learned. The money will be paid out as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement to employees who were investigated, sanctioned and sometimes fired as part of the so-called “gay purge.” An agreement in principle in the court action emerged Friday, just days before the government delivers a sweeping apology for discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community. Details of the agreement must still be worked out by the parties and approved by the Federal Court, but it’s expected that several thousand people will be eligible for the financial
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compensation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will deliver the apology — which is expected to surpass what other countries have done to make amends to LGBTQ people — in the House of Commons following question period Tuesday. A clear and unequivocal expression of regret to all affected is necessary to acknowledge the mistakes so “they will never happen again,” said Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault, a special adviser to the prime minister on sexual orientation and gender issues. Among apology-related initiatives, the government is putting $250,000 toward community projects to combat homophobia and provide support for people in crisis. In addition, it plans a commemoration in 2019 of the 50th anniversary of the federal decriminalization of homosexual acts. The government also plans to table legisla-
tion Tuesday to expunge the criminal records of people convicted of consensual sexual activity with same-sex partners, whether in civilian or military courts. Those eligible will be required to apply for expungement; requests may be submitted on behalf of deceased people who were convicted. The apology and associated efforts to recognize past wrongs will be genuinely historic, said Gary Kinsman, a sociology professor at Laurentian University and a leading scholar on the injustices for many years. “It’s also been an incredibly long time coming,” said Kinsman, a spokesman for the We Demand an Apology Network, which includes people directly affected by the purge campaign as well as supporters and researchers. “I’m very saddened by the fact that many of the people who really needed to be apologized to have passed away,”
Kinsman said in an interview. “It should have happened decades ago, in my view.” The discriminatory policies that often ruined careers and lives had their roots in federal efforts that began as early as the 1940s to delve into the personal lives of people who were considered security risks. There is no evidence of a gay or lesbian employee ever giving information to Soviet agents or another foreign power, Kinsman said. On the contrary, victims of the purge say the only ones who tried to blackmail them were the RCMP or military security, trying to elicit information about friends and acquaintances in the public service. “Really what it was about was pushing lesbians and gay men outside the fabric of the nation, defining our sexualities as being somehow a security risk,” Kinsman said. “And on the other side, defining heterosexuality as the national safe
and secure sexuality.” The apology is expected to include a federal commitment to reveal
more of the hidden historical record of the government’s discriminatory policies and practices.
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Veterans are key as surge of states OK medical pot for PTSD Jennifer Peltz Associated Press
NEW YORK t was a telling setting for a decision on whether post-traumatic stress disorder patients could use medical marijuana. Against the backdrop of the nation’s largest Veterans Day parade, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this month he’d sign legislation making New York the latest in a fast-rising tide of states to OK therapeutic pot as a PTSD treatment, though it’s illegal under federal law and doesn’t boast extensive, conclusive medical research. Twenty-eight states plus the District of Columbia now include PTSD in their medical marijuana programs, a tally that has more than doubled in the last two years, according to data compiled by the pro-legalization Marijuana Policy Project. A 29th state, Alaska, doesn’t incorporate PTSD in its medical marijuana program but allows everyone over 20 to buy pot legally. The increase has come amid increasingly visible advocacy from veterans’ groups . Retired Marine staff sergeant Mark DiPasquale says the drug freed him from the 17 opioids, anti-anxiety pills and other medications that were prescribed to him for migraines, post-traumatic
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stress and other injuries from service that included a hard helicopter landing in Iraq in 2005. “I just felt like a zombie, and I wanted to hurt somebody,� says DiPasquale, a co-founder of the Rochester, New Yorkbased Veterans Cannabis Collective Foundation. It aims to educate vets about the drug he pointedly calls by the scientific name cannabis. DiPasquale pushed to extend New York’s nearly two-year-old medical marijuana program to include post-traumatic stress. He’d qualified because of other conditions but felt the drug ease his anxiety, sleeplessness and other PTSD symptoms and spur him to focus on wellness. “Do I still have PTSD? Absolutely,� says DiPasquale, 42. But “I’m back to my old self. I love people again.� In a sign of how much the issue has taken hold among veterans, the 2.2-million-member American Legion began pressing the federal government this summer to let Department of Veterans Affairs doctors recommend medical marijuana where it’s legal . The Legion started advocating last year for easing federal constraints on medical pot research , a departure into drug policy for the nearly century-old organization. “People ask, ‘Aren’t you the law-and-order group?’ Why, yes, we are,� Execu-
tive Director Verna Jones said at a Legion-arranged news conference early this month at the U.S. Capitol. But “when veterans come to us and say a particular treatment is working for them, we owe it to them to listen and to do scientific research required.� Even Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin recently said “there may be some evidence that this (medical marijuana) is beginning to be helpful,� while noting that his agency is barred from helping patients get the illegal drug. (A few prescription drugs containing a synthetic version of a key chemical in marijuana do have federal approval to treat chemotherapy-related nausea.) Medical marijuana first became legal in 1996 in California for a wide range of conditions; New Mexico in 2009 became the first state specifically to include PTSD patients. States have signed on in growing numbers particularly since 2014. “It’s quite a sea change,� says Michael Krawitz, a disabled Air Force veteran who now runs Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access, an Elliston, Virginia-based group that’s pursued the issue in many states. Still, there remain questions and qualms — some from veterans — about advocating for medical marijuana as a treatment for PTSD. It was stripped out of
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Afghanistan. The American Psychiatric Association says there’s not enough evidence now to support using pot to treat PTSD. The 82,000-member Vietnam Veterans of America group agrees. “You wouldn’t have cancer treatments that aren’t approved done to yourself or your family members,� and marijuana should be subjected to the same scrutiny, says Dr. Thomas Berger, who heads VVA’s Veterans Health Council. A federal science advisory panel’s recent assessment of two decades’ worth of studies found limited evidence
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Royal romance: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to wed next year
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Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for the media in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London, on Nov. 27. It was announced that Prince Harry, fifth in line for the British throne, will marry American actress Meghan Markle in the spring, confirming months of rumors.
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er, Princess Diana, set alongside a large central diamond from Botswana. “Just an amazing surprise,” said the 36-yearold Markle, an American actress known for her role in the TV legal drama
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trothed. “She said ‘Can I say yes, can I say yes?’ And then there were hugs and I had the ring in my finger and I was like ‘Can I, can I give you the ring?’ She goes, ‘Oh yes, the ring.”’ The couple said they plan to marry in the spring, and Harry —fifth in line for the British throne — said he hopes to start a family. They seemed very much aglow as they sat on a sofa during their first ever joint interview and described their long-distance courtship, with Markle busy filming in Canada and Harry fulfilling royal duties in Britain. They said they saw each other every two weeks, despite the pressure and put their relationship first. Markle, whose mother is African-American and whose father is white, said she had been “disheartened” when early press coverage about their relationship focused on her mixed-race background. But she seemed thrilled to be joining the royal family and spoke glowingly about Harry’s brother Prince William, his wife Kate and other senior royals. They will live in Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace, where Harry proposed and where they will be neighbours with William and Kate. Markle has already brought one of her rescue dogs from Canada, while the other is staying with a friend for now. In many ways, their story mirrors those of engaged couples everywhere — with some crucial differences. When they first went on vacation together, it was a five-day camping trip in the wilderness of Botswa-
na — where one hopes the royal protection officers gave them some space. And when Markle met Harry’s grandmother for tea, she was sitting down with Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Markle said they managed to date for five or six months before the media found out, giving them an “amazing” amount of privacy as they got to know each other. She said she knew very little about the royal family when a mutual friend suggested a blind date with Harry. Markle had only one question: “Is he nice?” Their first date, for a drink, went well and they quickly decided to meet again. Harry said it took three or four weeks to persuade Markle to join him in Botswana. For his part, Harry said he had never watched the TV show “Suits” and hadn’t heard of Markle. But when he met her, he said he quickly realized he would have to “up my game” if he was to have a chance. “Taking that huge leap of only two dates and then going effectively on holiday together in the middle of nowhere and, you know, sharing a tent together and all that kind of stuff. It was … fantastic. It was absolutely amazing to get to know her as quickly as I did,” Harry said. The rugged red-headed prince, an army veteran whose one-time bad-boy image has been superseded by his tireless devotion to wounded veterans and his embrace of charitable causes, has said for several years that he wants to start a family, and rumours of his engage-
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ment to Markle had been flying for months, fueled by reports she was leaving her television show. The marriage represents a first-ever blending of Hollywood glamor with the once-stuffy royal family, which has of late seemed less fixed in its ways, and brings a divorced American woman into a highly visible role. Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate enthusiastically welcomed Markle to the royal family. “We are very excited for Harry and Meghan,” they said in a statement. “It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together.” Prince Charles told reporters he was “thrilled” with the engagement.
“They’ll be very happy indeed,” he said. Monday’s announcement said the couple had informed Harry’s grandmother, the queen, whose consent is needed for him to marry. Markle described having met the queen as an amazing experience. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said the couple would have a church wedding. No date has been announced. Congratulations also came in from the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, and from Prime Minister Theresa May. Markle’s parents also welcomed the news. Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland, who are divorced, said their daughter “has always been a
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kind and loving person. To see her union with Harry, who shares the same qualities, is a source of great joy for us as parents.” Markle was raised in the Los Angeles area. Her father is a Hollywood lighting director, her mother a yoga instructor and psychotherapist. The announcement means another grand royal wedding may be in the offing — the first since William and Kate married in 2011 — though the couple may choose a slimmed-down ceremony. Harry, once known for his dicey antics, including being photographed playing strip billiards in Las Vegas, has largely charmed the British public with his winning smile, his military career and
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his devotion to charities aimed at helping disabled veterans and other causes. Harry recently won praise with his work campaigning for more openness about mental health issues. Speaking candidly about his personal struggle to cope with the loss of his mother when he was only 12, he encouraged others to talk about their own problems rather than keeping them bottled up inside. It won’t be the first time that a British royal has married an American, or a divorced person. In 1936, Edward VIII famously abdicated after he was forced to choose between the monarchy and his relationship with twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson.
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Thy will be done: You’re never too young to write your will
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lthough it may seem a bit morbid, having a valid will stashed away is a good idea for every adult, said Carmen Gustafson, the executive director (and sole employee) of the Yukon Public Legal Education Association, and it’s a relatively simple thing to get done. November was Makea-Will Month and Gustafson helped the News de-mystify the process of putting a will together.
Never too young (unless you’re under 19) In general, you should have a will if you own anything or plan on having children at any point, Gustafson said, even if you’re not suffering from any imminently-terminal health conditions. “Sometimes people are like, ‘Oh, I’m really young, I don’t need to be thinking about this,’” Gustafson said, but accidents can and do happen. “At the end of the day, you’re gone. By the time the will comes into effect, it doesn’t really affect you anymore, where your stuff goes. It can be good to reduce conflict between whoever’s left,” she said. It’s especially important if you want to make sure that someone gets (or doesn’t get) something should anything happen to you, and wills can be updated as your life (and belongings) change.
Handwritten wills still count Unlike several other jurisdictions, handwritten wills, also called holograph wills, are still accepted in the Yukon. In order to be valid, the document must explicitly state that it’s a will, be 100 per cent in the person’s handwriting and be dated and signed, Gustafson said. No witnesses are required, nor does the will need to be notarized (in fact, wills, in general, don’t need to be notarized). There aren’t any rules about what the will can be written on, either. “It can be on anything. My will is handwritten on a copy of the factum from
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Yukon News reporter Jackie Hong writes her will at the Yukon Public Legal Education Association as she explores the ins and outs of the process for will month. the Peel case that I was reading,” Gustafson said. I chose to scrawl mine in my notebook.
Not a holograph? You’ll need witnesses If you don’t go the handwritten route, you’ll need two witnesses to sign your will — this includes all typed out or fill-in-the-blank-type wills, even if parts of it are in your handwriting. Wills completed via online forms or services need to be printed out and signed by all parties to become valid. Simply having the document exist digitally and stored on a server somewhere doesn’t count. When it comes to choosing witnesses, any adult will do, Gustafson said, but beware one legal quirk. “If you leave a gift to somebody in your will but they witness it, it doesn’t invalidate the will, it only invalidates that gift,” she said. In other words, if you want to leave someone
something, don’t make them a witness.
Naming an executor Although not required, it’s probably a good idea to name an executor — basically, someone who will be responsible for dividing up your stuff, Gustafson said. More than one executor can be named but all co-executors must work together, so beware listing co-executors you suspect may not get along. It’s worth noting too, Gustafson said, that executors are not personally responsible for paying off any debts left behind, nor is anyone legally obligated to be an executor.
What you can (and can’t) bequeath Wills deal with your assets — basically, physical possessions, property you have sole ownership over and money, accounts and funds that don’t already have beneficiaries listed. You can dole those out to any legal entity (including charities) that you
please. Other things aren’t so straightforward. “Everything else is primarily a wish — so you could name a guardian for your children … you could include wishes for your funeral, burial and that kind of stuff, but your executor doesn’t have a legal obligation to do that,” Gustafson said. Although you can essentially bequeath any of your belongings to anyone, no one is legally obligated to take your stuff (including pets) either, although, when it comes to guardianship over children, being named in a will could help strengthen somebody’s application for custody.
Order and wording matters If you’re listing off people you want to get a share of something — say, money — they will get it in the order they’re named in on the will, Gustafson said. This can prove problematic if, say, you have 10 grandchil-
dren you want to leave $1,000 each. If you only have $9,000 left when you bite the dust, that means the grandchild you named last gets nothing. Couples who are not legally married should also be wary of using the word “spouse” in their wills, Gustafson said, because the Yukon doesn’t recognize common-law partners as “spouses.” If you want to ensure your long-term significant other gets something, be sure to explicitly name them. When in doubt, get a lawyer to do it for you. If all of this seems like too much of a headache, most law firms will charge $300 to $500 to put together a basic will for you. “Honestly, for $300, if you want to do something complicated like that, go get a lawyer to draft it,” Gustafson said. On top of making sure all your affairs are in order, a law firm will also keep the original copy of your will for you, which is useful
because it will need to be filed in court to get things in motion.
No, the government doesn’t get to take your stuff What happens if you forgo all this and then die? “There’s this misconception that if you don’t have a will, the government’s going to take everything,” Gustafson said. “Not true.” If you don’t leave a will, your assets will end up being divided up according to the Estate Administration Act: first, to your spouse, and then equally among your children (or grandchildren, if your children die before you). If you don’t have a spouse or kids, your assets would go to your parents instead, followed by brothers and sisters and then nieces and nephews. “It has to go very far before there would be nobody that it would go to,” Gustafson said. Contact Jackie Hong at jackie.hong@yukon-news.com
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Local freestyle skiers start off strong in Canada Cup Series
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Left: Luke Smart from B.C. flips during a trick in the big air portion of the Canada Cup Series at Mount Sima on Nov. 26. Right: Laurent Currer-Briggs, who placed fifth representing Ontario, shows off his best trick. John Hopkins-Hill News Reporter
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he Canada Cup Series kicked off last weekend at Mount Sima and Yukon skiers more than held their own in both slopestyle and the newly-added big air events on Nov. 25 - 26. In the men’s big air finals on Sunday, two Yukoners were on the podium. Dylan Reed took second place and Etienne
Geoffroy-Gagnon placed third. Alberta’s Colin Bridger took first place with a score of 92.40. Rounding out the local talent, Niko Rodden finished in 10th and Miguel Rodden narrowly missed a spot in the finals with a 21st-place effort. Earlier in the weekend, Geoffroy-Gagnon earned a second-place finish in the men’s slopestyle on Saturday. Miguel Rodden finished 22nd in the
finals, and Reed and Niko Rodden both fell short of advancing to the finals. Luke Smart, competing out of B.C., finished first in slopestyle. The ladies’ events did not include any Yukon talent, but Albertan Megan Cressey took top spot in both big air and slopestyle. This marked the second year in a row the Yukon Freestyle Ski Association (YFSA) hosted a Canada Cup event but
the first time big air was contested. Lynda Harlow, president of the YFSA, said the weekend was a huge success and that this year’s event showed growth from last year. “I haven’t got the total [numbers] — there were a couple scratches — but we actually had more [skiers] than we did last year,” said Harlow. “[It was] a really good turnout.” Athletes travelled from
across the country for the event, with skiers from Alberta, Quebec, B.C., Ontario, Yukon and Nova Scotia competing. While the weekend had lots on the go, Harlow said organizers and volunteers did a fantastic job. “It was very busy, but we think it was great,” said Harlow. “We handled it no problem.” Freestyle Canada created the Canada Cup Series to serve as a na-
tional circuit for Canadian athletes to compete in all disciplines of freestyle skiing. This year’s series includes a dozen different stops and wraps up March 25 with events in Stoneham, Que. and Jasper, Alta. The YFSA is planning a rail jam for local athletes in December and will host the Yukon Championships near the end of the ski season. Contact John Hopkins-Hill at john.hopkinshill@yukon-news.com
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Alex Urquhart representing Alberta placed ninth in the big air competition.
Olivia Asselin from Quebec gets into a sled after a rough landing during the women’s big air finals.
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Rosemary McDowell November 23, 1943 – November 23, 2017 Rosemary Isobel McDowell, 74, peacefully passed away on her birthday, Thursday, November 23, 2017, at Whitehorse General Hospital. She is survived by her husband Willie, and her daughters Clare and Tara (Simon) and her sisters Anne McGrory (Leo) of Scarborough, England and Eileen Bradley of Ballycastle, Northern Ireland. Rosemary was born in Derry, Northern Ireland and grew up in Ballycastle, County Antrim. She attended Queen’s University, Belfast, earning a degrees in geography and education and then went to work at Thornhill College in Derry. She came to Vancouver in 1970, where she met her future husband, and fellow Irish immigrant, Willie. They married in 1972 in Watson Lake, Yukon and moved to Whitehorse permanently in 1976. The culture shock made for many interesting letters to her family in Ireland, who weren’t sure this place, in the wilds of northern Canada, full of colourful characters, could actually be real. Over the years, Rosemary faced many medical challenges, but throughout, carried herself with grace and dignity. Her faith and determination brought her through serious illnesses. Her stubborn streak meant she would not give up. She lived for her family. Rosemary was selfless and kind, and her loss is profoundly felt by her loved ones. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Yukon Hospital Foundation. Rosemary’s family wishes to thank Dr. Dan Carew and Dr. Peter Steele for the excellent care they provided her over the years. Thanks also to the nursing and support staff of the surgical and Elder Care units of WGH and of the Home Care Program. We would like to thank Maria Kenney, of North Vancouver, BC, Rosemary’s closest friend, for all of her support and love over the years, especially during this time. Thank you also to Susan Graves of Whitehorse for all of her help. Funeral services will be performed by The Venerable Dr. Sean Murphy at Christ Church Cathedral in Whitehorse, on Friday December 1 at 2pm, with a reception to follow in Hellaby Hall.
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2-bdrm apartment in Riverdale, N/P, utils incl’d, available immediately, responsible tenants, $1,600/mon. 6685558 3-bdrm 2.5 bath condo, Whistlebend, available January 1, 2018, garage, like new, nice view of rain lake. 867-689-4564
Cottages / Cabins 3-room cabin near Tagish on halfacre, no neighbours, has power & woodstove, no running water, $475/mon. 867-399-3920 eves Small cabin, power, phone, no running water, outhouse, 25 mins from town, available February 1, $650/mon. 633-2218
Duplex / 4 Plex 2-bdrm duplex, Hillcrest, avail Dec. 1, oil/wood heat, w/d, no parties, responsible tenants, $1,050/mon + utils. 668-5558
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Homes for Rent 2-bdrm home, Porter Creek, new, N/S, N/P, $2,000/mon + utils. 6336611
Office/Retail 3,600 sq ft shop for rent near Carcross cutoff, available immediately, first & last month’s rent required, $3,000/mon. 333-0336 Storefront, downtown, high traffic corner, 1,600 sq ft, bay windows, infloor heating, lots of parking, security system, heat, garbage, water incl, $2,000/mon. 867-399-3671
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Merchandise for Sale Firearms Sporterized US rifle model 1917, P17, in 30-06, good cond, 6-round mag, PAL req’d, $300 firm. 3332680 Wanted: Remington Model 700 in .25-06 calibre. If you have one to sell or trade call 633-2443 Winchester Commemorative Lever Action Collection for sale. 867-3344608
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Merchandise for Sale Appliances Inglis heavy duty, large capacity washer & dryer, good working condition, $350 for pair or $175 each separately. 333-0439 Upright freezer, 2’6”x2’.6”x4’6”, $150. 334-7218
Firearms 30-06 Winchester Model 70 w/walnut stock. post 64, Redfield 3-9-40 scope, in excellent cond, PAL req’d. $800 obo. 335-0277. 3 rifle scopes, weaver K4 4x, $50; Tasco 3-9x, $30; Zenicon 4x, $25. Weaver good for large rifle, others best for 22. 336-8110. Blackhawk Serpa holster, left hand for model 1911, full size, $25. 6686066 Kimber 8400 classic select rifle, excellent cond, 300 win mag, 1 “ Leupold rings, $900. cwfaulk@hotmail.com Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III, 303 British, 10-rd mag, sporterized, exc cond, w/budget scope, PAL req’d, $350 firm. 333-2680 Lee Enfield No. 4 converted to .308 win, new barrel in the white, new stock, scope mount, no sights, no mag, PAL req’d, $450 firm. 3332680 Pre 64 Win, model 94, vg cond, $500; Browning BLR, 358 Win, Leupold 2x7 scope, dies, brass & factory ammo, $650. 667-2607 Rhineland Arms R22, elite target/tactical semi-auto .22 lr, minty fresh, PAL req’d, $700. 332-2680
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The Corner Store at Thomson Centre is Looking for a Volunteer Bookkeeper Task description: For a small in-house store serving seniors living in care. The store is open 4-6 hrs/week, and stocks snacks and personal care products. We are looking for an individual with background in bookkeeping to maintain records and make bank deposits. Responsibilities: • Bookkeeping entries • Creating spreadsheets in (Excel) • Monthly bank deposits • Can be combined with Store Purchaser or Store Clerk position • Screening process includes reference checks and RCMP Criminal Records checks. Skills needed: • Background in bookkeeping / accounting • Competent in creating MS Excel spreadsheets • Manual bookkeeping abilities • Organized • Punctual • Reliable Time commitment: 4 - 6 hours/ month Incentive for the volunteer: • Opportunity to contribute to community and to elders living in care • Periodic in-service training in areas related to working with elders (dementia, palliative care support) • Volunteer appreciation/recognition program • Staff position that will supervise the volunteer: Coordinator of Volunteer Services Kathy Elliot | kathy.elliot@gov.yk.ca | 393-8629 You work for a non-profit organization and you would like to add your volunteer opportunities? Please click on http://www.volunteeryukon.ca/.
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The Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council (CTRRC) was established under the Carcross Tagish First Nation (CTFN) Final Agreement as a “primary instrument for local renewable resources management” in the traditional territory. Our office is located in Tagish, Yukon and we need a person who is great at multitasking to run our office, 18 to 20 hours a week (flexible hours) Must have: • Organizational skills - co-ordinate meetings, travel, catering • Office skills- correspondence, filing, annual reports, minute taking • Computer skills- Office, outlook, internet research • Communication skills, oral and writing • Ability to work independently and as part of the team Would prefer: • A renewable resource background • Knowledge of the Carcross Tagish First Nation Final Agreement Chapter 16 • Knowledge of the Carcross Tagish First Nation Traditional Territory. Contact: Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council by Email: carcrosstagishrrc@gmail.com Resumes must be received by December 10, 2017. Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Wages $25-$32 per hour DOE
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Queen size mattress and box spring, clean and slightly lumpy, $30. 633-6603
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Insulated snow pants, custom made by Sporties, zippered legs with reflective tape, $125. Ice Field winter boots, like new, good to 50 below, sz 10, $100. 633-3117 iPhone 5S 32 GB Bell/Virgin, good cond, c/w charge cord, $160. 3346087 Longvie propane heater, good for cabin; women’s bomber jacket, leather, black, sz medium. 334-0572 Moving sale: pool table, $275 obo; ProForm folding treadmill, $500 obo; Jobmate 6 cu.ft wheelbarrow, $40 obo; Workbench, $175 obo; household appliances, all new cond. Phone/text 867-689-1947 On November 15 someone picked up my friend who hitchhiked from Yukon River Bridge to Jake’s Corner. He left his Leatherman in the vehicle. Did you find it? 333-7044 RON’S SMALL ENGINE SERVICES Repairs to Snowmobiles, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, ATV’s, Small industrial equipment. Light automotive & welding repairs available 867-332-2333 lv msg SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”FALL CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW!” 20X21 $5,990. Front & Back Walls Included. 25X25 $6,896. One End Wall Included. 32X33 $8,199. No Ends Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 Tempo Treadmill, from Canadian Tire 2 years ago, good condition, $300. 668-3358 Toko Ski Wax iron, like new, great Christmas gift, $40. 667-7715 “Tractor printer” perforated full box, FREE. 334-1875
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Unimount aluminum rim that fits on a 1100x24.5 tire, good shape, $150. 668-5906 or 668-1281
2 lateral filing cabinets, $50 ea; drafting table 4’x6’, adjustable, $200 obo. 668-2007
Women’s 3/4 length, navy blue winter coat, new, size 3x, down fill, $80 obo. 393-2780
3” electric water pump, $1,500; new 3-yd tooth bucket, loader; standing custom wood coat rack, nice, $150; Norge NSF wood stove, $200; 2.5hp Briggs & Stratton, running, $250. 667-4821
Women’s medium Wind River 2-1 coat, $90. Women’s medium Denver H down coat, black, exc cond, $40. Spider & ivy plants, $15 for both. 311B Hanson St.
3 large Native moose skin drums, $250 ea; Grizzly bear rug, full head mount w/claws, silver tip hair, for floor or wall, $2,000. 867-689-6197 40 square feet sheets of stained glass, various colours & sizes, $400 for all. 633-3117 Birdcage, 18.5”Wx41.5”Hx18.5”L, $45; Aquarium 12.5”Wx18”Hx30”L, $45; also kennels. 660-4321 Books on DVD, straight trade, 1 for 1, call to check titles. No kid stuff or x-rated. 667-2607 Burnham oil-fired boiler, great condition for home or shop. 867-399-3063
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Wanted: Delivery of three boxes to Edmonton in exchange for gas money. 334-1875
Dev (867) 335-5192 Carl (867) 334-3782
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Furniture Beige love seat, $300. 393-2113 Sloan chair, beige with large ottoman, $45 ea. 660-4321
2002 Ford Focus station wagon, power everything, equipped for winter, many new components, ready to go, $3,600 obo. 456-7030
2008 Ford Escape AWD, 134,000kms, heated leather seats, command start, snow tires, always dealer serviced, $9,900. 633-4607
2002 Honda CRV, AWD, leather, heated seats, block heater, equipped for winter, asking $6,300 obo. 456-7030
Trucks & Vans
2003 Kia Sedona Van, doesn’t run, needs new water pump & battery, remote starter, roof racks, P/L, P/W, $900. Text/call 867-335-3377 2004 Honda Civic Si, power everything, equipped for winter, very clean, good windshield, sunroof, $5,400. 456-7030 2006 Toyota Matrix, manual, FWD, well maintained, remote start, winter/summer tires on rims, ski rack, just serviced, has check engine light on for oxygen sensor, 108,000kms, $4,500. 334-1703 2007 Chevy Equinox, AWD, fully loaded, 220,000 highway kms, $6,000 obo. 333-0260
Auto Accessories/Parts 2005 F-150 1/2 ton motor, tranny & diff; 2005 F-150 17” factory aluminum rim & tire; 4 Cavalier rims & tires, 15”; 300 Ford 6-cyl EFI & C4 auto. 667-4821 Nokian studded snow tires, hardly used, size 2015 65R 15, $400 for set. 668-1040
2001 Ford Windstar 7 passenger, new tires, V/6, auto, P/S, P/W, radio, tape, low kms, $4,200. 667-7777 2007 F350 quad cab, short box, 4x4 Triton V10, 212,000 kms, fully loaded, clean, $16,500 obo. 633-2218 2007 Ford F-250 SD Super-Cab 4X4, brush grille, aux driving/backup lights, 5 spare rims & tires, rear axle airbags, camper tie-downs, 150,000kms, $16,500 obo. 6338430
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2009 Dodge Journey SXT sport utility, 3.5L, V6, 173,000kms, 7-passenger fold-down seating TV, new windshield, sunroof, heated seats, tow package, Bluetooth, good winter tires, etc, $9,655. 335-3439
2011 BMW X5 turbocharged Diesel AWD SUV, full options incl. command start, 360d camera, panoramic sunroof, navigation, dual dvd players, too much to list, $27,950. 333-9020
2009 Hyundai Elantra, 5-spd trans, reliable, clean, all season tires good shape, moving & need to sell, $3,600. 335-1088
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PASCAL REGINE PAINTING PASCAL AND REGINE Residential - Commercial Interior - Exterior Ceilings, Walls Textures, Floors Spray work Small drywall repair Excellent quality workmanship Free estimates
2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT, automatic, only 56,000 kms, beautiful condition, ready to go, recently serviced, extra set of all season tires, $9,950. 333-9020 2012 Dodge Gran Caravan, 187,000Km, loaded, excellent condition, winterized, extra set of new winter tires, $10,500 obo. 322-2404 2013 Jeep Sahara, 4-dr, 119,000kms, 41K/2yr warranty, manual, remote, loaded, Smittybilt bumpers, winch, 5XBFG A/T 275/70 tires, 50” rigid lightbar, soft top, $229,000 obo. 335-9343
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2001 Dodge Montana mini-van, new windshield, good condition, c/w mechanical safety. 867-689-9011
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2009 Chev Ex-cab 4X4, long box, V/8 auto, P/S, P/W, A/C radio, tape, new rubber two spares, $8,400. 667-7777
Sporting Goods
Coleman Genset, 5,000 watts, 120240, new, $500; hydraulic tank, $100; steel fuel tanks, all sizes; masonry saw, $50; 30kw gen set; Cummins engine for parts. 667-4821
1967 Ford Mercury F100, 54,751 original miles, overload springs, good rubber, new fuel pump, needs work & has rust, engine runs well, $2,200 obo. 399-3920 eves
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2007 Dodge Caliber SXT wagon, 2 Li 14, 4-dr, 143,000kms, new winter tires & windshield, 5-spd manual, seats 5, well maintained, $6,755. 335-3439
2010 2-passenger automatic scooter, 250cc, new cover, windshield, 400kms, new condition, $2,500. 333-9020
25” Samsung flat screen TV, $100. 668-7383
Eddie Bauer ladies black Superior down parka, fur on hood, never worn, sz large, fits 12-24, $300; Ladies Calgary Flames jersey, sz XL, fits sz 12, $75. 668-7383 lv msg
2002 Nissan Xterra suv Super charged 3.3L engine, 4x4, standard, new timing belt, command start, extra tires on rims, service history, exc cond, $5,500. 333-9020
7-piece Pearl drum set, good condition, barely used, $6000 obo. 6677455
Canvas wall tent, 14’x16’x5’ with aluminum frame, $2,000. 333-3154
Cranberries & blueberries; Cdn Tire soft spa; large stuffed white tiger; small pet carrier, $20; bird cage with toys, $25. 393-1992
1978 Camaro with 350 4 bolt mains 350 transmission, just put in, needs assembly, underneath is very tight, would pass inspection,$1200. 6333819
Motorcycles
Stereo / DVD / TV
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Musical Instruments
Senior goalie gear, pads 35+1 Brian’s G-Netik Pro, $800 obo. Goalie gloves, Brian’s trappers Vaughn blocker, $350 obo. 668-4186
2011 RMK 600, 500 miles, 40hrs on sled, reverse, hand & thumb warmers, great cond, $5,900 obo. 3348892
2002 Nissan Xterra SUV, super charged 3.3L engine, 4x4, standard, new timing belt, command Start, sunroof, extra tires on rims, vehicle service history, $5,500. 333-9020
Wanted: used sheet metal roofing for large shed. 334-6087
Canvas Tents & Wood Stoves Lowest Prices in Canada Tents will ship by Greyhound from Castlegar, BC Canvas Tent Shop www.canvastentshop.ca 1-800-234-1150 Call for Prices
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TRUCK CANOPIES in stock *New Dodge long/short box *New GM long/short box *New Ford long/short box Hi-Rise & Cab Hi several in stock View at centennialmotors.com 393-8100
4 new studded winter tires with rims, Hercules Avalanche Extreme, 185/60 R15, fits Yaris and small cars, only 200kms on them, $700. 667-4681
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Polaris 330, excellent condition, has winch & 4-wheel drive, only 400kms, must sell, $4,000. 334-8197
Recreational/Sale 2013 26’ Everlight trailer, leather seats and chesterfield upholstery, lightweight, easy to haul, large fridge, stove, oven, TV, multiple storage areas, A/C, pics available, $27,000. 633-3113
Snowmobiles 2006 Arctic Cat M-7 black w/orange decals, 162” trac, 2 and 1/2” paddles, upgraded exhaust, boss seat, also c/w originals, scratchers, tow hitch & cover, exc cond, must see. 335-0277 2006 Bombardier Skandic snowmobile, widetrack, 800 cc, new battery, great condition, runs great, $4,500. 334-3456
TAIT’S TRAILERS www.taittrailers.com taits@northwestel.net Quality new and used Horse * Cargo * Equipment trailers for sale or rent Call Anytime 334-2194 Southern prices delivered to the Yukon
Boats PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIR Fiberglass Supplies Marine Accessories FAR NORTH FIBERGLASS 49 MacDonald Rd Whitehorse, Yukon 393-2467
Services Carpentry/ Woodwork MC RENOVATION Construction & Renovations Laminated floor, siding, decks, tiles. Kitchen, bathroom, doors, cabinets, windows, framing, board, painting. Drop ceiling, fences No job too small Free estimates Michael 336-0468 yt.mcr@hotmail.com
Home Repairs HANDYMAN SERVICES 24-7 *Renovations * Repairs *Restorations * Maintenance
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Misc Services BUSY BEAVERS Hauling, Pruning, Painting Snow Shoveling General Labour Call Francois and Katherine 456-4755
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Pets
Livestock HORSE HAVEN HAY RANCH Irrigated Timothy/Brome mix No weeds or sticks Small squares 60 lbs plus 4 ft x 5 ft rounds 800 lbs Ask about free delivery for larger orders Straw and alfalfa bales available 335-5192 * 668-7218 QUALITY YUKON MEAT No hormones, steroids or additives Grass raised grain finished. Hereford beef - $5.50/lb Domestic pork - $5/lb Domestic wild boar - $6/lb Order now for guaranteed spring or fall delivery. Whole, half or custom order. Samples available 668-7218 * 335-5192 Wanted: Horse-drawn sleigh, must be able to hold at least 6 people, ideally around 10. Call 335-2257
Pet Services CANINES & COMPANY Offering classes: Puppy Essentials/Agility November 28 Puppy Fundamentals/Basic Obedience January 9 Private lessons Training daycare available Call 333-0505
Pets Miniature Dachshund puppies for sale, ready for their “forever” home, serious inquiries only. For more info text or call 867-335-0082 Wanted: Free cat & dog for out of town cabin life. 633-4826
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Candlelight Concert. All welcome for an evening of modern Christmas music, hot cider and candlelight, December 10 at 5 and 7pm, Whitehorse Baptist Church. Polarettes Gymnastics Club AGM is on November 30, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the gym upstairs. Everyone is welcome.
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3RD Annual Christmas Market at the Old Fire Hall Friday: December 1st, 11am-7pm, Saturday: December 2nd, 11am-5pm TWO DAYS ONLY! 28 local artisans & Atlin Mountain Coffee providing coffee service! Kids’ Shopping hour with wrapping table 3pm-4pm on Saturday! Find us on Facebook! Coffee House Saturday December 2, featuring Tania Gosselin & the Open Stage. Help set up at 6pm, open stage sign-up, 7:30pm show, basement United Church, 6th & Main. 633-4255 Do you have a hard time at Christmas? Whitehorse United Church, corner of 6th and Main, is having a Blue Christmas Service on December 3, 7pm. This is a service of understanding and quiet hope. All are welcome. Drop in Mental Health Association, Yukon’s Holiday Open House. Mingle and enjoy some refreshments on Thursday, December 7th, 5-7pm upstairs, Horwood’s Mall #1. Elegant Canadian fur coats, beautiful condition, plus assorted winter wear at the Anglican Church Market, 4th & Elliott, on Saturday, December 2nd until 1pm. Golden Age Society: We have one 6’ table left for our Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, December 2. Cost $25 to book. For more info call Deborah 668-5538
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS in Whitehorse
MONDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 8:00 pm New Beginnings Group (OM) 6210 - 6th Avenue (Downtown) TUESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 7:00 pm Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (CM) 4141B - 4th Avenue & Jarvis 8:00 pm Ugly Duckling Group (CM) 6210 - 6th Avenue (Downtown) WEDNESDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 8:00 pm No Puffin Group (CM) 6210 - 6th Avenue (Downtown) 8:00 pm Porter Creek Step Meeting (CM) 1607 Birch Street THURSDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 7:30 pm Polar Group (OM) 6210 - 6th Avenue (Downtown) FRIDAY: 12 noon Joy of Living (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) 1:30 pm Yukon Unity Group (OM) #4 Hospital Rd. (Resource Room) 8:00 pm Whitehorse Group (OM) 305 Wood Street (back entrance) SATURDAY: 1:00 pm Detox Meeting (OM) Sarah Steele Building, 609 Steele Street, Main Entrance 2:30 pm Women’s Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital #5 Hospital Road (Board Room) 7:00 pm Hospital Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital #5 Hospital Road, boardroom SUNDAY: 1:00 pm Detox Meeting (OM) Sarah Steele Building, 609 Steele Street, Main Entrance 7:00 pm Hospital Meeting (OM) Whitehorse General Hospital #5 Hospital Road, boardroom OM - open mixed, includes anyone CM - closed mixed, includes anyone with a desire to stop drinking
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Coming Events Hospice Yukon: Free, confidential services offering compassionate support to all those facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Visit our lending library @ 409 Jarvis, M-F, 11:30-3. 667-7429, www.hospiceyukon.net Many Rivers is hosting a 6-session healthy boundaries group from 11:30am-1pm at 4071 4th Ave starting January 16. Call Kim Rogers at 667-2970 to set up your intake meeting. Music for a Winter’s Eve. Yukon Arts Centre December 11 & 12, 7pm both nights, featuring All-City Jazz Band, Vanier Junior Jazz Combo etc. Adults $12, students/seniors $10, children $7. Tickets @ Yukon Arts box office, Arts Underground, www.yukontickets.com One Starry Night, free, family event. Experience the Town of Bethlehem the night Jesus was born. Holy Family Elementary School, 4 showings, December 15-17. Email: onestarrynight@whbc.ca for more info Queer Yukon: upcoming social events for the LGBTQ + allies community. www.queeryukon.com. Share-the-Spirit Pancake Breakfast, Porter Creek Secondary School, Tuesday December 5, 7am-10:15am, pancakes, sausage, coffee/juice $5/plate, special appearance by Santa & his elves SILVERSMITHING COURSES offered by Motherlode Jewellery! $150 for pendant and earring sets, and up to $225 for pendant, earrings, bracelet sets or two rings. More info at: facebook/Motherlode Jewellery email: motherlodejewellery@gmail.com Whitehorse Community Choir presents Sassy Brassy Christmas, 8 pm, December 1st and 2nd, Yukon Arts Centre. Tickets at Arts Underground and Yukon Arts Centre.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Yukon Communities & Atlin, B.C.
ATLIN, B.C. THURSDAY
7:30PM 5 Mile Group (OM) Tlingit Cultural Centre 1-250-651-7799
BEAVER CREEK, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
CARCROSS, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
CARMACKS, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
DAWSON CITY, YT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
6:00PM Dawson City Hospital Room 2160 1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Dawson City Hospital Room 2160 7:00PM North Star Group (Open) Community Support Centre 1233-2nd Ave. (1st Floor) 1-867-993-3734 or 993-5095
DESTRUCTION BAY, YT Friday
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
FARO, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
HAINES JUNCTION, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
MAYO, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
OLD CROW, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
PELLY CROSSING, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
ROSS RIVER, YT FRIDAY
1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
2017
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HOUSING FIRST RESIDENCE, WHITEHORSE, YUKON
Help control the pet overpopulation problem have your pets SPAYED OR NEUTERED.
Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is December 13, 2017. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from Yukon Housing Corporation, 410 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Technical questions may be directed to Lester Balsillie at lester.balsillie@gov.yk.ca. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted.
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Surgical Vinyl Gloves, Medium and Large Dog toys!! Rubber Gloves, Medium and Large Large/medium kennels (plastic or metal) Hand sanitizer Bleach Dog Beds Cat Litter Dish Soap Heavy Duty and Extra Large Garbage Bags
Laundry Detergent Poop Bags Insulated Dog Houses Mop Heads Towels Stamps Paper towels White Rawhides Canadian Natural Adult Dog Food Summit Puppy Food
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL YUKON DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND CULTURE – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FACILITATORS Project Description: A pool of qualiÀed facilitators is required to assist the department of Tourism and Culture in facilitating public engagement sessions related to the Yukon Tourism Development Strategy. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is December 18, 2017. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Ewa Dembek at ewa.dembek@gov.yk.ca. Facilitators will be provided with a facilitation guide and module. A training session on the use of the facilitation guide and module will be held in Whitehorse in early January 2018. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
WEDNESDAY 7:00PM Soaring Eagles Group (Closed) G Bldg, #4 McLeary Street 1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) FRIDAY Health Centre
Honey
Emmie
Amie
Chinook
Rocky
Willow
Orange Thunder
Sadie
Kiki
Jade
Tony
And more... Marilyn
Sammy
Come for a visit and meet your next furry family member!
RUNNING AT LARGE... If you have lost a pet, remember to check with City Bylaw: 668-8382
Check out our website at:
WATSON LAKE, YT 1:30PM Yukon Unity Group (Open) Health Centre (Downstairs)
Tues - Fri: 12:00pm-7:00pm Sat 10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED Sundays & Mondays
FOR INFORMATION CALL
View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
TESLIN, YT
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SHELTER:
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Whitehorse General Hospital Women’s Auxiliary Monthly Meeting and Christmas Party Monday December 11, 7:30pm @ WGH. Guests Welcome! Info: 667-2087
HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
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YRTA (Yukon Retired Teachers) Breakfast Tuesday December 12th, 9:30 am at Ricky’s. Info: 667-2644
Lost & Found
YRTA (Yukon Retired Teachers) Christmas Dinner Thursday, December 7, 5pm-9pm, Westmark Whitehorse. For info or to book: 668-6905
Lost: Our big white dog, Bannock went missing from the North Klondike Hwy, Km582 after Halloween. Last seen near Stewart Crossing on Fri, Nov 3. We miss him very much. 393-3217 juliana@northwestel.net
STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT (SOA) FOR THE SUPPLY OF FIRE EQUIPMENT AND WILDFIRE MARK 3 PUMP AND PARTS
Yukon East Coast Cultural Association AGM is Tuesday, December 5, 6:30pm, at the Whitehorse Legion. Joint the Board or just vote. More info yukon.east@gmail.com
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Legal notice The Natcan Trust Company’s designated office for service of notices of execution has moved to the following address:
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DAWSON PUMPHOUSE UV DISINFECTION Project Description: Installation of Ultra Violet (UV) disinfection in the City of Dawson Water Pumphouse. Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is December 18, 2017. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Rick Kent at rick.kent@gov.yk.ca.
Personals CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge. File Destruction. Free Consultation 1800-347-2540.
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A Mandatory Site Visit is scheduled for Wednesday December 6,2017 at 2:00 pm (local time). The site visit will be held at Dawson Municipal OfÀces (2nd Áoor) located at 1336 Front Street in Dawson City, Yukon. Failure to attend will result in the rejection of the bid. This project is being funded through the Canada - Yukon Small Communities Fund. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. The Yukon Business Incentive Policy may apply to this project. Bidders and/or Proponents are advised to review documents to determine CertiÀcate of Recognition (COR) requirements for this project. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
Legal notice The Natcan Trust Company’s designated office for service of notices of execution has moved to the following address: 4 Place Laval Suite 600 Laval, QC H7N 5Y3 This notice is hereby given in accordance with the Support Orders and Support Provisions (Trust and Loan Companies) Regulations.
This notice is hereby given in accordance with the Support Orders and Support Provisions (Trust and Loan Companies) Regulations.
PUBLIC TENDER STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT (S) (SOA) FOR RENTAL VEHICLES FOR GOVERNMENT OF YUKON, FLEET VEHICLE AGENCY (FVA) 2018 Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is December 18, 2017. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Jenny Richards at jenny.richards@gov.yk.ca. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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Yukon Board Application Notice Yukon Water – Application Notice YukonWater Water Board – Application Notice Office des des eaux eaux du Yukon Office Yukon –– Avis Avis de de demande demande
Office des eaux du Yukon – Avis de demande
Application Number Application Number Numéro Numéro de de la la demande demande
PM08-596-1 Assignment PM17-066of PM08-596
Applicant/Licensee Applicant/Licensee Demandeur/Titulaire Demandeur/Titulaire
Assignment from Hernani Kurtis Van Quilala Bibberto Karil Chaschin
Water Source Source Location Location Water Point d’eau/Lieu d’eau/Lieu Point
Bruin Creek Nansen Creek Tributary Tributary of of Forty Mile Nisling River River
Any person may submit comments or recommendations, in writing, by the deadline for notice. Applications are available for viewing on the Yukon Water Board’s online registry, WATERLINE at http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca or in person at the Yukon Water Board office. For more information, contact the Yukon Water Board Secretariat at 867-456-3980.
Typeofof Type Undertaking Undertaking Typed’entreprise d’entreprise Type
Deadline for for Comments Deadline 4:00pm 4:00pm Date limite limite pour pour Date commentaires, avant avant 11 66 hh commentaires,
Placer Placer
November 16 2018 , 2017 January 10,
Toute personne peut soumettre ses commentaires ou ses recommandations à l’Office avant la date limite indiquée sur le présent avis. Pour voir les demandes, consultez le registre en ligne WATERLINE au http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca ou rendez-vous au bureau de l’Office des eaux du Yukon. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec le secrétariat de l’Office au 867-456-3980.
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Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is December 18, 2017. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Jenny Richards at jenny.richards@gov.yk.ca. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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PUBLIC TENDER STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT FOR SUPPLY OF VARIOUS TELEPHONES Submissions must be clearly marked with the above project title. The closing date for submissions is December 18, 2017. Please refer to the procurement documents for the closing time and location. Documents may be obtained from the Procurement Support Centre, Department of Highways and Public Works, Suite 101 104 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon (867) 667-5385. Technical questions may be directed to Germaine George at germaine.george@gov.yk.ca. All tenders and proposals are subject to a Compliance Review performed by the Procurement Support Centre. The highest ranked or lowest priced submission may not necessarily be accepted. This tender is subject to Chapter Five of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. View or download documents at: www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/tenders/
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