News archive for September 12, 2008
Deal to bring torch north, create Yukon Day
September 12, 2008 at 6:06 pm
More than $166,000 for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics will come from the Yukon government.
Veteran New Democrat cruises to party’s nomination
September 12, 2008 at 6:00 pm
It may as well have been Ken Bolton's campaign kickoff last evening at Hellaby Hall for the NDP's federal nomination meeting, as the 65-year-old won delegates' support on the first ballot to rousing applause from the party faithful.
Sherwood Copper merges with Capstone
September 12, 2008 at 5:55 pm
An agreement that would see Minto mine owner Sherwood Copper Corp. merge with Capstone Mining Corp. has positive implications for mining in the territory, says Stephen Quin, Sherwood Copper's president.
Use your head, amputee warns young people Subscribers only
September 12, 2008 at 5:52 pm
DAWSON CITY - The SmartRisk school presentation begins with a montage of young people doing exciting, dangerous things, all to an upbeat soundtrack.
Dump emitted acrid smell Subscribers only
September 12, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Residents living near the Deep Creek dump had to deal with the smell of garbage burning last week after a fire was left smoldering at the landfill off the North Klondike Highway.
Seafood business to pull up the wharf Subscribers only
September 12, 2008 at 5:47 pm
For years, Mark and Jodi Richardson have been in the business of fresh fish and serving the public.
‘This is divide and conquer politics’ Subscribers only
September 12, 2008 at 5:43 pm
More than 30 people protested the Yukon government's decision not to fund an emergency youth shelter in front of the Yukon government administration building Thursday afternoon.
Buckway has the OK to sign off for federal gasoline tax money Subscribers only
September 12, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Gas tax funds are flowing closer to the city's coffers after council voted at its regular meeting Monday night to authorize Mayor Bev Buckway to sign the funding agreements on the city's behalf.
Yukon Cooking Show will make its debut next week Subscribers only
September 12, 2008 at 5:39 pm
The Yukon Food for Learning Association (YFFL) will host the first Yukon Cooking Show in Whitehorse on Sept. 19 to raise funds for schoolchildren who don't get enough to eat at home.
Lecture on global water crisis is set for the Beringia centre Subscribers only
September 12, 2008 at 5:38 pm
The UN Chair of the Water for Life Decade Initiative, which aims to advance long-term water quality and availability issues, will be in Whitehorse tonight to present a talk called The Global Water Crisis: Implications for Canada and Its North.
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