Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for January 8, 2009

Fewer hurt workers ‘an achievement’

January 8, 2009 at 6:32 pm

The workers' compensation board is calling it a slight decline, but for the first time in six years, there have been fewer workplace injuries in the territory.

Court rejects man’s claim to land

January 8, 2009 at 6:31 pm

For six years, Lucas Knol has been fighting for what he says is his share of a Porter Creek property left behind by deceased prospector Harry Versluce.

Hearings on Takhini North set for Monday

January 8, 2009 at 6:29 pm

One vote against the city's proposed Local Improvement Charge (LIC) for water and sewage system work in Takhini North means a public hearing on the matter will be held Monday night.

Local man faces assault charges Subscribers only

January 8, 2009 at 6:27 pm

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in an incident early Tuesday morning that has a man facing several assault charges.

Cold Confuses Thermometers Subscribers only

January 8, 2009 at 6:23 pm

This Dawson City thermometer on the left is clearly in shock.

Cold keeping diesel generators busy Subscribers only

January 8, 2009 at 6:20 pm

The backup diesel generators at the Whitehorse Rapids Dam have been running non-stop to meet increased demand through the persistent cold snap.

Power Trough Subscribers only

January 8, 2009 at 6:18 pm

With temperatures hovering around -35 C

College starts the new year green Subscribers only

January 8, 2009 at 6:16 pm

Yukon College is looking a little green after the holidays.

Resident ‘led down the garden path’: judge Subscribers only

January 8, 2009 at 6:13 pm

A woman who was, as Judge John Faulkner described,

Urban Fur Subscribers only

January 8, 2009 at 6:09 pm

Numerous foxes have been seen in the downtown and Riverdale areas this winter.