Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for February 22, 2010

Mould problem forces workers off minesite

February 22, 2010 at 3:59 pm

A mould problem at the Minto Mine has forced the company to adjust accommodations and its shift schedules, Capstone Mining president Stephen Quin confirmed this morning.

Woman dies in snowmobile mishap in B.C.

February 22, 2010 at 3:57 pm

A 32-year-old Whitehorse woman is dead following a snowmobile accident Sunday one kilometre west of the Fraser, B.C. customs station.

Yukon spirit was alive at the Olympics

February 22, 2010 at 3:56 pm

VANCOUVER – For many, it was a trip Outside to take in the winter Olympics on what was for Yukoners a warm summer day, but for others it was a chance to see old friends and reminisce.

Fire, robbery victim offers reward Subscribers only

February 22, 2010 at 3:55 pm

The tenant of the “log skyscraper” that caught fire early Thursday morning is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to who is responsible for setting the blaze and robbing jewelry from two safes inside the historic Lambert Street residence.

Trio charged after drug bust Subscribers only

February 22, 2010 at 3:53 pm

Whitehorse RCMP’s Street Crime Reduction Team busted three people for suspected drug related-offences in the Yukon capital over the weekend.

HELPING THE LITERACY CAUSE Subscribers only

February 22, 2010 at 3:50 pm

llen Murray, right, the Yukon Literacy Coalition’s family literacy program director, receives a cheque from the youth and staff at the Montessori Borealis Preschool

Water board hearing will resume Subscribers only

February 22, 2010 at 3:49 pm

The Yukon Territory Water Board has adjourned the public hearing into an application for a water licence for the proposed Carmacks copper mine.

Red Lantern, supporters help brighten last-placer’s finish Subscribers only

February 22, 2010 at 3:48 pm

Jocelyne LeBlanc didn’t want her Red Lantern finish to be a big deal, but the massive crowd that greeted her as she finished the Yukon Quest on Friday evening didn’t get the message.

Only one person can win, musher realizes Subscribers only

February 22, 2010 at 3:41 pm

Normand Casavant never expected 10 to be his lucky number, but after finishing two Yukon Quests in that position, it may as well be.

College to host Queen’s lunch Subscribers only

February 22, 2010 at 3:40 pm

The Sourdough Rendezvous Festival lunch will take place at Yukon College for the first time in the organization’s 46-year history.