News archive for November 14, 2008
Review advocates health care premiums, fees
November 14, 2008 at 7:21 pm
There are no plans to introduce health care premiums or surcharges to out-of-territory medical travel, Premier Dennis Fentie said following Thursday's question period.
Company wins hospital contract
November 14, 2008 at 7:17 pm
A $198,650 contract to plan a new $25-million-plus hospital for Watson Lake has been awarded to a local firm.
Murder trial hears from lead investigator
November 14, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Crime scene investigations in the real world are a far cry from the quick and conclusive investigations so often depicted in popular American TV shows, at least in the case of Gerald Dawson's violent 2004 death.
Celebrating 50 years of power Subscribers only
November 14, 2008 at 7:11 pm
In just two years, the Whitehorse Rapids Dam was built. The first turbine began generating juice for the city 50 years ago tomorrow.
Hospital funding agreement reached Subscribers only
November 14, 2008 at 7:10 pm
A three-year financial agreement has been signed that will see territorial grants to the Whitehorse General Hospital rise by six per cent each year, beginning this year.
LIC ballots mailed out to Takhini North homes Subscribers only
November 14, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Takhini North residents will soon vote on the city's proposed local improvement charge (LIC) that would overhaul the water and sewage system in the neighbourhood.
Dawson City will host 2009 tourism conference Subscribers only
November 14, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Dawson City will host the 2009 Tourism Industry Spring Conference, April 16-19, 2009.
Board onside with McLean Lake-area quarry Subscribers only
November 14, 2008 at 7:03 pm
The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) is recommending a quarry in the McLean Lake area be permitted to go ahead.
Federation lauds planned review of child labour Subscribers only
November 14, 2008 at 7:01 pm
The Yukon Federation of Labour says it welcomes the passage of a motion in the legislature calling for a review of the current status of child labour in the Yukon.
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