News archive for October 1, 2008
Candidate on hot seat over arts funding
October 1, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Cuts by Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government to federal arts and culture funding, amounting to $40.4 million, have provoked outcry amongst the nation's artists and prompted last evening's one-issue all-candidates' forum in Whitehorse.
Officials monitoring U.S. financial debacle
October 1, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Officials with the territory's Department of Economic Development are keeping a close watch on the slow-down of the U.S. economy.
Food bank secures downtown location
October 1, 2008 at 5:54 pm
The former Royal Canadian Legion building on Alexander Street will become the city's first food bank, with plans to open the facility in the new year.
Festival Bound Subscribers only
October 1, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Tania Tagaq is one of the performers in this year's Yukon International Storytelling Festival
Lodge owner, YTG official working on septic issues Subscribers only
October 1, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Sharon Johnson came to Whitehorse Tuesday hoping for a miracle that would allow her to reopen her business, the Swift River Lodge, after much of it was shut down by the Department of Health and Social Services three years ago.
Power line to be activated in mid-month Subscribers only
October 1, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Yukon Energy is hoping to power up the new transmission line to Pelly Crossing and the Minto mine by mid-October, says a spokeswoman for the publicly-owned corporation.
Premier forecasts territory’s economic prospects Subscribers only
October 1, 2008 at 5:42 pm
The key to unlocking the territory's economic potential lies in private sector investment along with the partnerships with local first nation governments and the governments of neighbouring jurisdictions, says Premier Dennis Fentie.
Voters complain about campaign officials Subscribers only
October 1, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Local volunteers working on Conservative candidate Darrell Pasloski's campaign for the federal election will now be sporting buttons of support for their candidate when they go door-to-door.
First nations curriculum is out for Grade 5 students Subscribers only
October 1, 2008 at 5:37 pm
The Department of Education has released new curriculum materials, Yukon First Nations 5, which covers four themes: Yukon first nations languages, clans, citizenship and governance.
How the Midnight Sun shone on Dawson City Subscribers only
October 1, 2008 at 5:32 pm
DAWSON CITY - The Midnight Sun Pipe Band made it to Dawson's Discovery Day parade this year for the first time in quite a few years.
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