News archive for November 17, 2008
Judge expects ‘restraint and common sense’ from media
November 17, 2008 at 5:51 pm
The door to courtroom one at the Whitehorse courthouse was locked this morning.
Canada Post strike is affecting Whitehorse
November 17, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Local union representatives are accusing Canada Post of unfair labour practices and lying to its employees, as post office workers began a series of rotating picket lines this morning.
Speakers kick off National Addictions Week
November 17, 2008 at 5:47 pm
"My name is Dan and I'm an alcoholic."
Don’t tax the old and the sick, YMA’s head urges Subscribers only
November 17, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Charging more money to the territory's most vulnerable is no way to curb the rising cost of delivering medical care, says Dr. Rao Tadepalli, president of the Yukon Medical Association (YMA).
Carvill reserves comment on first nation’s departure Subscribers only
November 17, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Grand Chief Andy Carvill of the Council of Yukon First Nations has put off commenting on the decision by the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation to leave the fold.
Car slams into pole Subscribers only
November 17, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Emergency responders sped to the scene of this single-vehicle mishap on Hamilton Boulevard at about 1 p.m.
Court hears from pathologist Subscribers only
November 17, 2008 at 5:37 pm
The Vancouver pathologist who examined Gerald Dawson's body more than 10 days after he died, testified via satellite in Yukon Supreme Court today.
YOTS buys house to use as shelter Subscribers only
November 17, 2008 at 5:36 pm
After weeks of uncertainty and the Yukon government's rebuff of an operations funding request, the Youth of Today Society (YOTS) has forged ahead and purchased the former Hide on Jeckell guest house, to be used for its proposed shelter for those aged 17 to 24.
Highway mishap injures trio Subscribers only
November 17, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries Saturday evening after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of the Kulan industrial area and Alaska Highway.
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