News archive for August 13, 2008
Council hears criticisms of planned four-plex
August 13, 2008 at 5:20 pm
A four-plex proposed for the city's Old Town neighbourhood downtown would detract from the area's character. It would also interfere with privacy and deprive residents of their enjoyment of their own yards, city council was told during a public input session Monday night.
Payday loan companies need rules: NDP
August 13, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Payday loan companies take advantage of lower-income people, charge exorbitant interest rates and must be regulated, says Yukon NDP Leader Todd Hardy.
Council approves Fox Haven subdivision
August 13, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Another five houses could soon be springing up next door to the Meadow Lakes Golf Course after city council voted Monday evening to approve the subdivision for five more country residential lots at Fox Haven Estates.
Planned warehouse sparks concerns Subscribers only
August 13, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Changing the Official Community Plan (OCP) to permit a 7,500-square-metre warehouse off of Range Road could lead to large big box stores opening up off the Alaska Highway down the road.
Cadets honour commissioner for support Subscribers only
August 13, 2008 at 5:05 pm
The Western Arctic branch of the Army Cadet League of Canada has appointed Commissioner Geraldine Van Bibber as a Patron of the Army Cadet League of Canada (Western Arctic).
Plan for Fish Lake Road lots progresses Subscribers only
August 13, 2008 at 5:03 pm
The six country residential lots proposed for the Fish Lake Road area are closer to becoming a reality after city council approved the second reading of the amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP) at its regular meeting Monday night.
Stephen Lewis to talk here next month Subscribers only
August 13, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Renowned politician, diplomat and human rights activist Stephen Lewis will be giving a speech at the Yukon Convention Centre Sept. 15.
Tie vote blocks Dawson signage proposals Subscribers only
August 13, 2008 at 4:59 pm
DAWSON CITY - Mayor John Steins made a determined effort at a recent meeting to get town council to reconsider the matter of signage, but the result was the same as the last time the subject came up: a tie vote, which means a defeat for the motion.
Troublesome intersection lanes to be realigned Subscribers only
August 13, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Road work planned for the intersection at Two Mile Hill and the Alaska Highway should improve driving conditions at the accident-prone intersection, says Jennifer Magnuson of the Department of Highways and Public Works.
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