News archive for December 10, 2007
Petition response called regrettable Subscribers only
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
Organic farmer Tom Rudge says he's disappointed with the response to his petition calling for a moratorium on genetically-engineered crops in the territory by Energy, Mines and Resource Minister Archie Lang.
Play’s public reading set Subscribers only
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
The Gwaandak Theatre Society will present a public reading of a new Christmas play called The Soul Menders at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Well-Read Books' new location on Fourth Avenue (in the old Steve's Music building).
Drug possession charges lodged Subscribers only
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
Two men and one youth from Pelly Crossing were arrested last Friday and charged with one count each of marijuana possession for the purpose of trafficking in Carmacks.
City approves grants bylaw Subscribers only
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
As the calendar year ends and the city ties up loose ends, it moved to pass the annual umbrella grants bylaw on Dec. 3.
Taylor steps away from matters Subscribers only
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
The territory's Conflict of Interest Commissioner has advised Elaine Taylor, the deputy premier and acting Finance Minister, to step away from dealing with changes to the Income Tax Act and budget items for the Yukon Territory Water Board.
Health care irks inmates Subscribers only
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
The territorial Department of Justice says it won't respond to complaints from inmates at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre regarding the level of health care they receive.
Many charges laid after weapon fired in Mayo Subscribers only
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
An 18-year-old man from Mayo was arrested and charged with 16 Criminal Code counts on Nov. 30. The RCMP released the information Monday afternoon.
Hardy loses bid for legislative renewal
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
NDP Leader Todd Hardy continued to insist Monday changes to the way the legislature operates are necessary and needed urgently.
Torrent of responses greets Wind River road proposal
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
The proposal for a winter road to haul supplies up the territory's Wind River has cascaded into a mammoth debate.
City’s string of tax increases continues
December 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
Mayor Bev Buckway revealed a city budget Monday night that has residents forking over more money in property taxes and fees.
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