Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for February 2, 2010

Government sued over hunting restrictions

February 2, 2010 at 3:51 pm

The Yukon government broke every treaty commitment under the sun last fall when it brought in new hunting restrictions on the Porcupine caribou herd, say two N.W.T. aboriginal organizations.

Crime Prevention Yukon dispenses final funds

February 2, 2010 at 3:45 pm

Even after formally disbanding Crime Prevention Yukon last year, the organization is continuing its efforts to make the community a better, crime-free place.

Patrolling citizens save cold teenager

February 2, 2010 at 3:44 pm

A Whitehorse teenager who passed out in the snow last Friday night was saved from a tragic end by a pair of volunteer citizens on patrol, the RCMP said Monday.

Marking A Milestone Subscribers only

February 2, 2010 at 3:42 pm

Deputy Yukon premier Elaine Taylor helps out at the Girl Guides’

Soccer group kicks off campaign for floor Subscribers only

February 2, 2010 at 3:39 pm

A new four-layer Astroturf-style floor would go a long way to preventing injuries many soccer players are suffering in games held on the soccer pitch at the Canada Games Centre.

Black History Month Observed Subscribers only

February 2, 2010 at 3:34 pm

A show celebrating Black History Month (February),

Crashing, bashing joyrider targets curbside carts Subscribers only

February 2, 2010 at 3:31 pm

Residents of Tamarack Drive awoke last Tuesday to find their street covered in garbage after a late-night joyrider took out a dozen garbage carts awaiting pickup.

Yukon Housing Corp.will receive Fraser’s report card Subscribers only

February 2, 2010 at 3:30 pm

The Yukon Housing Corp.will receive its first report card from federal Auditor General Sheila Fraser when she arrives in Whitehorse next week.

Three mushers withdraw from Yukon Quest Subscribers only

February 2, 2010 at 3:28 pm

Three mushers have dropped out of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race.