Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for January 7, 2009

Territory awarded $175-million share of federal largesse

January 7, 2009 at 5:41 pm

More than $175 million in federal cash is up for grabs in the Yukon as Ottawa looks to fast-track infrastructure investment nationwide.

ABCP interest payments anticipated soon

January 7, 2009 at 5:39 pm

While more than $36 million in questionable government investments will be tied up for another five years, interest payments on the principal should start trickling back into Yukon coffers later this month.

Industrial Road section nears closure

January 7, 2009 at 5:37 pm

A section of Industrial Road could officially be closed off next week if council passes second and third readings of the bylaw permitting the closure.

Cold Weather Phenomenon Subscribers only

January 7, 2009 at 5:35 pm

Sundogs

Community ushers in education reform Subscribers only

January 7, 2009 at 5:32 pm

It's back to the future for the Carcross-Tagish First Nation.

Revised treaty ensures sockeye salmon harvest for first nations Subscribers only

January 7, 2009 at 5:30 pm

Allowances for a sockeye salmon harvest for the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations have been built into the renewed Pacific Salmon Treaty for the first time.

National magazine celebrated Ni’iinlii Njik grizzly bears Subscribers only

January 7, 2009 at 5:27 pm

Canadian Geographic has chosen the Ni'iinlii Njik (Fishing Branch) Ecological Reserve grizzly bear viewing experience as the cover feature in its annual "Wildlife Stories of the Year" issue.

Subdivision sought in Mount Sima industrial area Subscribers only

January 7, 2009 at 5:24 pm

A lot in the Mount Sima industrial subdivision could soon be two separate properties.

Alaskans to be asked to pare catch Subscribers only

January 7, 2009 at 5:22 pm

Alaska's subsistence chinook salmon fishery will be asked to cut its catch to help conserve the troubled Yukon River stock.

Young Witness To History Subscribers only

January 7, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Trayvon Kelly was one of the daycare dancers