News archive for October 7, 2008
Court overturns seizure of outfitter’s concession
October 7, 2008 at 4:39 pm
A six-year-old order seizing a big game hunting area from Klaas Heynen has been quashed by the Court of Appeal for the Yukon Territory.
Recycling program funds restored after protests
October 7, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Outcry from students and staff at Takhini Elementary School has forced the Yukon government to reinstate its funding for the school's recycling program.
The phoenix will rise at 810 Wheeler St.
October 7, 2008 at 4:35 pm
At 810 Wheeler St., the name says it all.
Families try eating on a social assistance budget Subscribers only
October 7, 2008 at 4:33 pm
A monthly food budget of $201 can only buy so much food for one person.
Sexsmith sells out centre
October 7, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Canadian folk-rocker Ron Sexsmith played to a sold-out crowd at the Yukon Arts Centre last night.
Council questions proposed quarry fees Subscribers only
October 7, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Before city council votes on new leases for the three quarry sites off Robert Service Way, members want city staff to bring back an assessment of the proposed fees charged to quarry operators.
Stabbing triggers arrest Subscribers only
October 7, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Whitehorse RCMP made one arrest and sent two people to hospital early Saturday when a party on the outskirts of Whitehorse turned sour.
First nation chooses new chief Subscribers only
October 7, 2008 at 4:26 pm
The Tr'ondek Hwech'in First Nation, based in Dawson City, has elected Eddie Taylor as chief for the coming three years.
MP lauds Grits’ northern blueprint Subscribers only
October 7, 2008 at 4:23 pm
The northern component of the Liberals' platform offers huge benefits for Yukoners and illustrates how important the entire region is to the party, Yukon MP Larry Bagnell said Monday.
Mining, tourism sectors sign agreement Subscribers only
October 7, 2008 at 4:20 pm
The Yukon's mining and tourism sectors have signed a pact establishing a new relationship to "minimize conflict and misunderstanding" between the two sectors.
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