News archive for November 6, 2009
Phelps proposes new kid on the political block
November 6, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Former Progressive Conservative government leader Willard Phelps is coming out of political retirement and touting a new political alternative to the Yukon Party, Liberal and New Democratic parties.
Bylaw officer focuses on safety on the trails
November 6, 2009 at 4:52 pm
For Daniel Stach, hitting the trails around town by ATV or snowmachine is all in a day’s work – that and a whole lot more.
Almost 14,000 Yukoners have been vaccinated
November 6, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Close to two weeks after the territorial government started doling out the H1N1 shot, 13,851 Yukoners have been vaccinated.
Police still probing skull discovery Subscribers only
November 6, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Whitehorse RCMP have released more details about the the human remains found near Long Lake last month, but have still not identified the deceased person.
Bagnell leading new poll, but Greens making headway Subscribers only
November 6, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Poised to mark his 10th year next year as the territory’s MP, Larry Bagnell continues to enjoy a huge lead in public support, according to a recent poll.
Fentie ‘got off on a technicality’: Mitchell Subscribers only
November 6, 2009 at 4:47 pm
The premier will not face a legislative trial by MLA peers on whether he deliberately misled the legislature last spring, according to a ruling delivered by house Speaker Ted Staffen.
Stockdale plans motion on pressing for climate change Subscribers only
November 6, 2009 at 4:45 pm
City councillor Dave Stockdale is hopeful the voice of Whitehorse will be added to the chorus of Canadians calling on the federal government to take stronger action on the environmental front.
Loading dock fire put out, but is deemed suspicious Subscribers only
November 6, 2009 at 4:44 pm
A fire that burned the exterior of a loading dock at the Qwanlin Mall Thursday night has been ruled suspicious, says fire chief Clive Sparks.
RBC makes grant to the territory’s hospital foundation Subscribers only
November 6, 2009 at 4:42 pm
RBC, through its charitable foundation, has made a $10,000 donation to the Yukon Hospital Foundation, supporting the Aboriginal Health Program. The announcement was made at Tuesday’s Olympic Torch celebration at Shipyards Park.
TORCH TOURS REMOTE VILLAGE Subscribers only
November 6, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Torchbearer Allan Benjamin carries the Olympic Flame
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