Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for December 21, 2009

Scam has ensnarled at least one Yukon senior

December 21, 2009 at 3:38 pm

‘Tis the season to be wary of scams, and the Yukon Council of Aging is getting into the spirit with a warning to all Yukoners.

Fentie to pursue renewal of special health care funding

December 21, 2009 at 3:36 pm

While acknowledging the federal cash top-up to cover the Yukon’s annual health care bill should be temporary,

Ministers embark on pension reform process

December 21, 2009 at 3:32 pm

Ottawa and the provinces have agreed to take the first steps toward reforming the country’s retirement savings system,

Roadside checks see dozens of charges Subscribers only

December 21, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Whitehorse RCMP are teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the city’s bylaw officers in conducting random weekend check stops throughout the holiday season.

Canada a mere follower in Denmark: MLA Subscribers only

December 21, 2009 at 3:29 pm

U.S. President Barack Obama’s power of persuasion can be limited,

Proposals are due soon Subscribers only

December 21, 2009 at 3:27 pm

Proposed changes to hunting and fishing regulations will be out for public review in early January, says the chair of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board.

Contest judging will end today Subscribers only

December 21, 2009 at 3:26 pm

Get your votes in.

St. Nick’s New Wheels Subscribers only

December 21, 2009 at 3:23 pm

Santa Claus has a new garbage truck this year.

More women sought for health survey Subscribers only

December 21, 2009 at 3:20 pm

The Yukon’s chief medical health officer wants more women to participate in a territory-wide sexual health survey.

Lease pact takes another step Subscribers only

December 21, 2009 at 3:19 pm

Black Sheep Aviation and the city took a couple of steps forward in signing off on a new lease agreement for the float plane base Black Sheep has operated at Schwatka Lake since 1997.