Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for November 18, 2008

‘They are bullying us,’ says Canada Post worker

November 18, 2008 at 5:55 pm

Conrad Gryba says he should be OK financially if the strike by his union against Canada Post goes on for some time.

Shelter’s boosters shed tears of gratitude

November 18, 2008 at 5:47 pm

Angels' Nest will be so much more than a home.

Snares, traps set after wolves kill colt

November 18, 2008 at 5:42 pm

A colt killed by wolves Monday is further evidence of a problem with the predators along the Mayo Road, says farmer Jim Dillabaugh.

Recycling society seeks city’s help Subscribers only

November 18, 2008 at 5:37 pm

As city officials look at giving a struggling Raven Recycling Society a hand amid the world economic crisis, two council members are asking the entire community to help out the non-profit organization by donating their refundables to it.

Jarring show condemns abuse of women Subscribers only

November 18, 2008 at 5:31 pm

Before his show began at the Yukon Arts Centre Monday evening, Ben Atherton-Zeman walked through the sparsely-filled theatre chiming a brass bowl with a wooden paddle.

Liberals denounce health review’s ‘tax grab’ Subscribers only

November 18, 2008 at 5:27 pm

First the media had their chance, then the medical association boss expressed his reservations and Monday, in the legislative assembly, Liberal Leader Arthur Mitchell took the premier to task for the Yukon Health Care Review.

Payments to be beefed up to low-income senior citizens Subscribers only

November 18, 2008 at 5:22 pm

Low-income Yukon seniors will be eligible for up to $2,400 in annual benefits with the passage of Bill 63, which would amend the Seniors Income Supplement Act.