News archive for October 2, 2008
Anti-polio quest may go international
October 2, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Dipping his feet in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, Ramesh Ferris marked the end of his cross-country Cycle to Walk Campaign for polio, a disease which continues to infect people around the world 53 years after a vaccination was introduced.
Lawyer criticizes proposed youth justice changes
October 2, 2008 at 4:48 pm
If Prime Minister Stephen Harper really wants to reduce youth crime, he should focus on ending poverty and helping parents and teens overcome addiction, says a Whitehorse lawyer who works with troubled youth on a daily basis.
Barr on tap for Festival Subscribers only
October 2, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Kevin Barr will be one of the performers.
Taking a Break to Teach Subscribers only
October 2, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Graeme Peters performs at Flippers Wednesday evening.
Ex-minister recalls local developer’s roots
October 2, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Trevor Harding's relationship with the Yukon began in 1986, when he came up to work in the mammoth lead-zinc mine in Faro for a summer.
Era of consultation is here: grand chief Subscribers only
October 2, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Gone are the days of first nations only getting a courtesy phone call to be told a developer will be coming onto their traditional territory, Andy Carvill, grand chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations, said Wednesday.
MD starts planning for a healthier Yukon Subscribers only
October 2, 2008 at 4:35 pm
The territory's medical health officer hopes to make 2009 a year of consultation as he begins work on an overall strategic health plan for the territory.
Women’s forum to focus on leadership Subscribers only
October 2, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Women in leadership will be the focus of this year's annual women's forum, Making Our Way: Yukon Women in Leadership, Marian Horne, minister responsible for the territorial Women's Directorate, said today.
Helmet campaign celebrated on Safe Communities Day Subscribers only
October 2, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Whitehorse was part of Wednesday's national Safe Communities Day, with participants celebrating a successful program encouraging young skateboarders to wear helmets.
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