Legal challenge of Yukon SCAN Act underway in Whitehorse
The petitioner asserts that the SCAN Act violates charter rights to liberty and security
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The petitioner asserts that the SCAN Act violates charter rights to liberty and security
Thousands of people in the Yukon and northern B.C. lost communications and cable television services Wednesday after a crucial fibre optics cable was damaged during road construction north of Fort Nelson, B.C. The damage occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m., and the disruptions to customers lasted for 11 hours in some areas. Among the services disrupted were the Internet and long-distance phone and television services. With the emergency 911 number out of service for much of Wednesday afternoon and evening, residents were advised to call the RCMP if an emergency developed. Emergency Medical Se...