Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for June 28, 2010

Public’s final say on OCP goes tonight

June 28, 2010 at 3:11 pm

A final say....

Landfill study could cost up to $80,000

June 28, 2010 at 3:08 pm

It could cost up to $80,000 to look at what’s going into the city’s landfill and where it’s coming from.

Be careful of bear, public warned

June 28, 2010 at 3:03 pm

A small grizzly bear was discovered in the Takhini and Porter Creek areas over the weekend.

The chrome was gleaming, the crowds were thick Subscribers only

June 28, 2010 at 3:01 pm

Whitehorse Motors’ second annual show and shine event has been deemed another success by Tina Woodland, the Ford dealership’s general manager.

MOU’s goal is year-round rail service to Whitehorse Subscribers only

June 28, 2010 at 2:59 pm

The Municipality of Skagway and White Pass, through company affiliate Pacific & Arctic Railway & Navigation Co, have signed a memorandum of understanding for “Future Use, Creation of a Visionary Port, and Sustainability Agreement.”

BST decision deferred at councillor’s request Subscribers only

June 28, 2010 at 2:56 pm

Officials with Skookum Asphalt are still waiting to learn whether they will indeed be awarded a $262,925 contract to surface Fish Lake Road.

Permits, inspections needed for heating work Subscribers only

June 28, 2010 at 2:53 pm

As of July 1, a permit and subsequent inspection will be required to install, modify or replace components of fuel oil-fired heating systems including furnaces, fuel lines, chimneys and storage tanks.

Whistle unveiling rekindles memories of 1936 sinking Subscribers only

June 28, 2010 at 2:50 pm

The restoration of the SS Klondike’s original steam whistle will mark this summer’s 125th anniversary of the establishment of Canada’s first national park and the 60th anniversary of Whitehorse.

Council ponders selling laneway Subscribers only

June 28, 2010 at 2:48 pm

Two downtown property owners are drawing closer to having larger properties if council decides to go ahead with two bylaws to sell portions of a lane off near Eighth Avenue.

Overnight Guests Subscribers only

June 28, 2010 at 2:41 pm

A number of AV-8B Harrier (V/STOL) jets from the Marine Attack Squadron 214 overnighted Friday in Whitehorse.