Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for January 29, 2010

City delves into downtown parking patterns

January 29, 2010 at 4:52 pm

It’s been 13 years since the city last looked at the overall parking situation in the downtown core.

Yukon Energy explores raising lake levels

January 29, 2010 at 4:50 pm

Yukon Energy is officially beginning a research project to measure how much more power can be squeezed out of Marsh Lake and Atlin Lake while maintaining acceptable environmental impacts.

Shuttered Commons isn’t idling Liberals: MP

January 29, 2010 at 4:47 pm

Yukon MP Larry Bagnell joined fellow Liberal MPs in Ottawa this week to rally around party leader Michael Ignatieff, who laid out plans to prevent future prime ministers from proroguing Parliament without the consent of the House.

Whitehorse Copper to receive park Subscribers only

January 29, 2010 at 4:46 pm

Whitehorse Copper residents can expect a new park in their neighbourhood.

Steeple branded as ‘a frivolous waste’ Subscribers only

January 29, 2010 at 4:44 pm

What’s been described by one city councillor as “a rather frivolous waste of money” is closer to being placed on the front of The Old Fire Hall downtown.

Festival Goes On Subscribers only

January 29, 2010 at 4:43 pm

Nina Arsenault (above) opened at The Old Fire Hall on Thursday evening with The Silicone Diaries.

Man placed under house arrest for sexual assault Subscribers only

January 29, 2010 at 4:41 pm

A Whitehorse man has been put under house arrest after pleading guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.

Roberts headed to nation’s capital Subscribers only

January 29, 2010 at 4:40 pm

City councillor Florence Roberts will be representing the city in Ottawa next month.

Granger Mall looks to add parking Subscribers only

January 29, 2010 at 4:38 pm

Business is booming at the Granger Mall.

Law would bolster YTG’s power of seizure Subscribers only

January 29, 2010 at 4:36 pm

A new law debated in the Yukon legislature just before the Christmas break would give the territory greatly expanded powers to seize property believed to be the proceeds of crime.