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Hamilton Spectator
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Peter Grundmanis seeks Yukon Party nomination to run in Mountainview
The Yukon Party has introduced a new candidate who is seeking nomination to run under the Yukon Party banner in the Mountainview electoral district of Whitehorse. A release from the Yukon Party, sent to the News via email on July 10, said Peter Grundmanis was seeking the Yukon Party nomination to run in the district. According to the release, Grundmanis has lived in the district for decades. Deputy premier Jeanie McLean currently holds the seat for the district for the Yukon Liberal Party. She is also the minister of education and the women's directorate. Grundmanis was the vice-principal at Elijah Smith Elementary School in Whitehorse this year, according to the release. He also taught at F.H. Collins Secondary School for 30 years, according to the release. Grundmanis has also been active in the Yukon sports scene: the release lists his leadership with Yukon School Athletics, and Team Yukon for the Arctic Winter Games, Canada Winter Games, Volleyball Yukon and the Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee. Grundmanis was born in Mayo and raised in Elsa, according to the release. 'Having lived in the Mountainview riding for so many years and raising my two sons here, I look forward to connecting with residents on the doorstep to hear about what their issues are so I can be our collective voice as part of the Currie Dixon Yukon Party team,' Grundmanis is quoted as saying in the release. Territorial elections are set to be held by or on Nov. 3 of this year. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election
WHITEHORSE – Yukon's 11th premier has been sworn in on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months. Mike Pemberton told a crowd after the ceremony in Whitehorse that he wants to set out a new framework for mineral legislation in partnership with First Nations, and the work needs to continue 'to clean up the mess at Eagle Gold' to protect the environment. Thousands of tonnes of cyanide-contaminated ore spilled at the mine last year, and Pemberton says future generations can't be left to pay the price of that clean up. Pemberton is not an elected member of the legislature, but will run when he calls the vote, which he said in an earlier interview would be before the Nov. 3 deadline. He made no changes to his cabinet but will serve as minister responsible for the executive council office. Pemberton calls himself a longtime Yukon businessman, volunteer, husband and father, and replaces former premier Ranj Pillai, who announced earlier this year he was stepping down. Pemberton won the Yukon Liberal Party's leadership by just 13 votes last week over former Kwanlin Dun First Nation chief Doris Bill. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025.
National Observer
20-06-2025
- Business
- National Observer
Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race and will be next premier
Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier. A local businessman and longtime party insider, Pemberton won the leadership race by 13 votes over former Kwanlin Dun First Nation Chief Doris Bill. Pemberton told supporters gathered Thursday night at the party's convention in Whitehorse that they have an opportunity to build on eight years of strong leadership and First Nations partnerships. "(It's) an opportunity to grow together, to grow our party, to show our strong track record of economic growth, our commitment to public safety, affordability and the well-being of all communities, big and small," he said. No date has been set for when Pemberton will be sworn in as premier but he will have little time to make his mark before he is running in the next territorial election. That election must take place on or before Nov. 3 and Pemberton has previously told The Canadian Press that he would likely call it before that deadline. In his acceptance speech Thursday he said there was "hard work and new challenges ahead." "I commit to having genuine conversations with Yukoners across the territory, and building a platform that not only reflects Yukoners' wants and needs, but inspires them as well," he said. Pemberton is chair of the Yukon branch of the federal Liberal Party and was vice president of the territorial party before stepping aside to run for leader. He will replace outgoing Premier Ranj Pillai who announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election and would step down after his successor was chosen. The party said 873 ballots were cast at the leadership convention, with Pemberton getting 442 votes, 429 people voting for Bill, and two ballots being spoiled. Following the votes being announced, Bill said she was disappointed. "I really tried to reach out across the Yukon, because I believe that it's Yukoners that should vote for their leader," she said. Had she won, Bill would have been Yukon's first Indigenous premier and first to be born in the territory. She said she hopes that can still be achieved by someone. "I hope someday. You know, this may have been the closest we've ever gotten as a people to that particular job," she said. The Liberals hold a minority government in Yukon with eight of the 19 available seats in the legislature. Opposition Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon congratulated Pemberton on his win and thanked Bill for putting her name forward. "Making the choice to enter politics is never an easy one. With increased public scrutiny and time away from family, the sacrifices are many, but our democracy requires that dedicated citizens answer the call to serve our communities," he said in a statement. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025
Vancouver Sun
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be territory's 11th premier
Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier. A local businessman and longtime party insider, Pemberton won the leadership race by 13 votes over former Kwanlin Dun First Nations Chief Doris Bill. BREAKING: Yukon Liberals select Mike Pemberton as their new leader and the territory's next premier He will replace outgoing Premier Ranj Pillai who announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election and would step down after his successor was chosen. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The party says 873 ballots were cast at the leadership convention in Whitehorse, with Pemberton getting 442 votes, 429 people voting for Bill, and two ballots being spoiled. The next territorial election must be held on or before Nov. 3. The Liberals hold a minority government in Yukon with eight of the 19 available seats in the legislature. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
National Post
20-06-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be territory's 11th premier
Article content Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier. Article content A local businessman and longtime party insider, Pemberton won the leadership race by 13 votes over former Kwanlin Dun First Nations Chief Doris Bill. Article content He will replace outgoing Premier Ranj Pillai who announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election and would step down after his successor was chosen. Article content Article content The Liberals hold a minority government in Yukon with eight of the 19 available seats in the legislature. Article content
