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News archive for June 19, 2013

Opposition expressed over rezoning plan Subscribers only

June 19, 2013 at 3:04 pm

Replacing a site designated for a school with three new country residential lots on Moraine Drive in the Whitehorse Copper neighbourhood could mean a loss in quality of life and property values for neighbours, not to mention the loss of a community space.

Hearings Begin Subscribers only

June 19, 2013 at 3:02 pm

Economic Development Minister Currie Dixon (far left) makes a presentation this morning at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s hearing.

Did you know? On the trail of local history! Subscribers only

June 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm

Ed. note: these historic items, submitted by the Whitehorse History Book Society, are published every second Wednesday, though this is the final one until early September.

Reach solid waste management targets: NDP Subscribers only

June 19, 2013 at 2:59 pm

Mayor Dan Curtis recently made a call for action around reducing and diverting more waste into recycling.

All Sima scenarios would affect taxpayers

June 18, 2013 at 2:41 pm

Whether the Mount Sima recreational facility stays open or shuts down, city taxpayers could be on the hook for more than $460,000.

Fire south of Dawson City growing as weather warms

June 18, 2013 at 2:39 pm

A newly discovered forest fire burning near the mouth of the Sixty Mile River is now an estimated 660 hectares.

Murder trial hears from undercover officer

June 18, 2013 at 2:37 pm

“When there’s a problem that can’t be solved, I’m the final solution.”

Searing winds kept repair crews hopping Subscribers only

June 18, 2013 at 2:35 pm

High winds kept Whitehorse fire crews busy into the evening Monday responding to calls of downed power lines throughout Riverdale.

Pare public servants’ pensions, CFIB urges Subscribers only

June 18, 2013 at 2:33 pm

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pushing Ottawa to reform federal public service pension plans to bring them in line with private sector pensions.

Group to take anti-fracking message on the road Subscribers only

June 18, 2013 at 2:29 pm

Yukoners Concerned About Oil and Gas Exploration is kicking off its own community tour, group spokesman Don Roberts said Monday.