Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for February 7, 2008

Northwestel, Latitude Wireless are key to race communications Subscribers only

February 7, 2008 at 4:01 pm

Northwestel Inc. and Latitude Wireless will provide essential telecommunications support for the 25th running of the Yukon Quest.

Yukon Energy helping race too Subscribers only

February 7, 2008 at 4:00 pm

While mushers are preparing for the 1,600-kilometre Yukon Quest sled-dog race, Yukon Energy is also getting ready for a 10-kilometre section of trail between Pelly Crossing and McCabe Creek.

Vancouver theatre group performing at arts centre Subscribers only

February 7, 2008 at 3:59 pm

A Vancouver-based theatre group is showcasing a new type of theatre this week at the Yukon Arts Centre during the three-night run of its play My Dad, My Dog.

‘This is certainly a very damning report’ Subscribers only

February 7, 2008 at 3:58 pm

Opposition leaders are firing back at the Yukon government following a 'damning report' from Auditor-General Sheila Fraser, released today.

L’AFY to host workshop on integrating immigrants Subscribers only

February 7, 2008 at 3:57 pm

L'association Franco Yukonnaise (L'AFY) is welcoming 25 immigration co-ordinators to a national workshop to be held in Whitehorse next week.

Stan McCowan Arena goes to a new owner Subscribers only

February 7, 2008 at 3:56 pm

Permafrost Trading Ltd. now owns the Stan McCowan Arena site after a city council decision last week.

Lang is upbeat about 2008 mining picture Subscribers only

February 7, 2008 at 3:56 pm

Yukon mining industry will see more activity and more investment in 2008.

Loppet pronounced frozen out Subscribers only

February 7, 2008 at 3:54 pm

Due to cold weather weekend predictions, the annual Marsh Lake Loppet will be cancelled for the first time in the event's 14-year history.

Hospital workers agree to a nine per cent wage hike Subscribers only

February 7, 2008 at 3:53 pm

Whitehorse General Hospital employees will receive nine per cent wage raises over the life of a new three-year contract.

Investments broke YTG’s regulations

February 7, 2008 at 3:51 pm

Premier Dennis Fentie's Department of Finance broke the law with its failed $36.5-million investment into asset-backed commercial paper, the Auditor-General of Canada has found.