News archive for September 5, 2008
Yukoners reflect on the passing of ‘an icon’
September 5, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Whether flying bombing missions over Europe for the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War or exposing corrupt politics in Ottawa during his 30-year career as the Yukon's Progressive Conservative member of Parliament, Erik Nielsen was a fighter. And a successful one.
Nielsen loyalists recall his contributions
September 5, 2008 at 5:28 pm
A current and a former Yukon Party cabinet minister have expressed their regrets at the sudden passing of former Yukon MP Erik Nielsen.
More downtown lots seem headed for the open market
September 5, 2008 at 5:24 pm
More commercial property could be available downtown late this year or early in 2009 if the city opts to open up three mixed-use commercial lots downtown.
Police summoned after shelter backers visit YTG building Subscribers only
September 5, 2008 at 5:19 pm
A handful of protesters, all women between 18 and 70, quietly carrying signs and a letter addressed to Health Minister Glenn Hart, were deemed a threat by government house security, who ordered them to leave the building Thursday afternoon.
Three seek NDP election nomination Subscribers only
September 5, 2008 at 5:16 pm
As Canadians get set for a federal election expected to be called on Sunday, local card-carrying federal NDP supporters are on the verge of deciding who will seek Yukon's seat in Parliament for the party.
Fentie called to Ottawa for meetings
September 5, 2008 at 5:13 pm
DAWSON CITY - Premier Dennis Fentie was unable to make his cabinet's scheduled Dawson community meeting on Thursday night.
Three Yukoners wanted on various charges Subscribers only
September 5, 2008 at 5:09 pm
The public's assistance is requested in locating three Yukoners wanted as of noon Wednesday.
High water in Dawson hinders river traffic Subscribers only
September 5, 2008 at 5:07 pm
DAWSON CITY - It was high water time on the Yukon River beside Dawson during the last week in August.
Almost 500 fire chiefs, their families due in capital soon Subscribers only
September 5, 2008 at 5:05 pm
The Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs' (AYFC's) $70,000-application for funding from the territorial Community Development Fund (CDF) has been approved.
Ordeal survivor still pursuing dredge goal Subscribers only
September 5, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Dave Layzell's ordeal is over. But his desire to see a historic gold dredge brought to Whitehorse is alive and kicking.
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