Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for June 19, 2009

‘This whole corporation is in chaos’

June 19, 2009 at 6:10 pm

The truthfulness of Premier Dennis Fentie and his plans for the future of Yukon Energy is being called into question - again.

Labour groups want CPP expansion, reform

June 19, 2009 at 6:06 pm

DAWSON CITY - Western labour leaders want the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) expanded.

Western premiers work on joint EI reform ideas

June 19, 2009 at 6:02 pm

DAWSON CITY - Canada's western premiers are pushing for a rebuilt employment insurance program that drastically reduces regional qualifications that make it easier for some Canadians to receive benefits than others.

Readying For A National Telecast Subscribers only

June 19, 2009 at 6:00 pm

The APTN television network set-up in Shipyards Park

Mock election catalyst pleased with results Subscribers only

June 19, 2009 at 5:58 pm

A mock election held at Shipyards Park last week was a success, says organizer David Brekke, and he hopes the exercise has people thinking about electoral reform.

Bentleys breeze through Whitehorse again Subscribers only

June 19, 2009 at 5:54 pm

It may look wonderfully decadent and arcane to those who have stood at the side of the road gaping at the parade vintage vehicles flowing through town Thursday,

Yukoner is relay’s youngest member Subscribers only

June 19, 2009 at 5:50 pm

A Yukon boy who sat in the cheering section while his mother ran in awareness-raising marathons for his type 1 diabetes, will now be an active participant in helping to eliminate the disease.

Whistle Bend subdivision comes closer to fruition Subscribers only

June 19, 2009 at 5:49 pm

Properties in Whistle Bend won't go on sale for another three years.

Recording studio gets the go-ahead in Copper Ridge Subscribers only

June 19, 2009 at 5:47 pm

A full-time recording studio has been given the green light from the city to operate out of a residential home in Copper Ridge.

Lightning short-circuits Mounties’ flight Subscribers only

June 19, 2009 at 5:44 pm

A plane load of Mounties was struck by lightning Wednesday, and forced to land in Carmacks.