Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for December 2, 2008

Another power outage: ‘It is getting a bit much’

December 2, 2008 at 5:26 pm

Something has to be done about the frequency of power outages that are slamming the local business community, says the president of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce.

Parking meter thieves may cost city $82,304

December 2, 2008 at 5:23 pm

Just weeks after the city installed new parking meters and started charging new rates, thieves are getting to the extra cash before city bylaw officers can.

McLean Lake question goes back to court

December 2, 2008 at 5:21 pm

Marianne Darragh will continue the court battle for a referendum to be held on the establishment of park around McLean Lake.

Major union endorses proposed coalition government Subscribers only

December 2, 2008 at 5:20 pm

One of the country's largest unions, and the one that represents territorial government employees, is throwing its support behind the proposed federal coalition government.

World Aids Day Marked Subscribers only

December 2, 2008 at 5:17 pm

Patricia Bacon (far right), executive director of the Blood Ties Four Directions Centre

Food bank club gains new member Subscribers only

December 2, 2008 at 5:15 pm

FSC Architects and Engineers have become members of the Whitehorse Food Bank's exclusive Green Apple Club.

Library health risks surface in legislature Subscribers only

December 2, 2008 at 5:14 pm

The Teslin Library is now a political hot potato after recent radio reports revealed potential health risks to the local librarian working in the building already vacated by the village's post office and bank.

City launches new visitors web site Subscribers only

December 2, 2008 at 5:11 pm

Council members appear to be pleased with the city's update of its tourism website.

Territory’s mineral sector gains new certainty Subscribers only

December 2, 2008 at 5:10 pm

New certainty has been given to Yukon's mineral sector with the passing of amendments to the Quartz Mining Act and the Miners Lien Act.