Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for February 9, 2010

Mayor opposes AYC studying vote issue

February 9, 2010 at 3:28 pm

The Association of Yukon Communities(AYC) could be asking the Yukon government to look at changing who’s eligible to cast ballots in municipal elections in the territory.

Ex-DM to head utilities board

February 9, 2010 at 3:27 pm

Bruce McLennan, a former deputy minister of Finance, was named chair of the Yukon Utilities Board last week.

Watson Lake business owner sues former legislature Speaker

February 9, 2010 at 3:24 pm

A prominent Watson Lake businessman who holds one of the territory’s most powerful appointment positions is suing a retired man for defamation because of an e-mail sent to local media and politicians.

Steer, Mackey set record pace into Slaven’s Cabin Subscribers only

February 9, 2010 at 3:22 pm

The first Yukon Quest record of the year has been broken,

Yukon Liquor Corporation eliminates single-use bags Subscribers only

February 9, 2010 at 3:21 pm

The Yukon Liquor Corp. has confirmed what the Star reported as a possibility last month: it will stop offering single-use bags with purchases.

Border stations get more security Subscribers only

February 9, 2010 at 3:20 pm

Additional security will be added to the Yukon’s two border outposts

Polar Fun Subscribers only

February 9, 2010 at 3:18 pm

Fayne O’Donovan, Elissa Bunce, Snya Syed and Aurelie Huot (left to right)

Corporation well managed: Fraser Subscribers only

February 9, 2010 at 3:16 pm

Day-to-day operations of the Yukon Housing Corp. are in order, according to Auditor General Sheila Fraser, “but long-term strategic issues need attention.”

Winning isn’t crucial goal to veteran Yukon Quest musher Subscribers only

February 9, 2010 at 3:13 pm

For Normand Casavant, being on the Yukon Quest isn’t all about crossing the finish line in the number one spot – he’s on the trail doing what he loves.

Artist has greeted mushers for 26 years Subscribers only

February 9, 2010 at 3:10 pm

A three-hour sled dog trip will bring you to a quiet, sleepy cabin on the banks of Birch Creek, about 55 kilometres from Circle.