News archive for March 10, 2008
‘It doesn’t pay to be a woman in Canada’ Subscribers only
March 10, 2008 at 5:46 pm
The president of the Yukon Federation of Labour and members of local women's groups hosted a press conference Friday to announce the launch of a year-long national campaign for women's economic equality, called Equality Once And For All!
International Women’s Day marked locally Subscribers only
March 10, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Several local women's groups hosted a celebration of International Women's Day Friday evening in hopes of dispelling the myth that women have "made it."
Business to take over old Saan store Subscribers only
March 10, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Now that the S-A-A-N letters have been removed from the concrete walls, and the inside stripped of its discount clothing and merchandise, a local appliances store is slated to take over the former Saan store.
Grant application program may be altered Subscribers only
March 10, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Dave Austin reminded his fellow city councillors about his position on city grants, saying, "just because you get a grant one year doesn't mean you should get it the next."
Budget to be tabled on Easter’s eve
March 10, 2008 at 5:17 pm
The territory's 2008 budget will be tabled when the legislature reconvenes at 1 p.m. March 20, the day before Good Friday.
First nations want more say in children’s fate
March 10, 2008 at 5:14 pm
As the Kwanlin Dun First Nation (KDFN) continues work on developing its own legislation around family law, its chief is joining two others in calling on the Yukon government to take another look at the proposed draft of the Child and Family Services Act.
Hunters taking fewer bison
March 10, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Low snowfall and the cold snap earlier this winter are blamed for a bison harvest that is less than desired.
Games Centre can be toured by computer Subscribers only
March 10, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Event planners the world over can now peek into the Canada Games Centre using a new web service called Virtual Visit.
Four-time Quest winner leads Iditarod Subscribers only
March 10, 2008 at 4:51 pm
UNALAKLEET, Alaska (AP) - Defending champion Lance Mackey regained the lead of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race today, but four-time champion Jeff King was staying close.
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