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News archive for February 23, 2012

Peel principles branded as ‘a slap in the face’

February 23, 2012 at 4:21 pm

The Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon (WTAY) says it’s “shocked, disappointed and outraged” by what it calls the Yukon government’s betrayal of the recommended Peel Watershed Land Use Plan.

Roadshow welcomes gold and all types of antiques

February 23, 2012 at 4:18 pm

The Great Canadian Roadshow has come to the Yukon looking for gold, but they’ll take your antiques as well.

Manage ORVs, group urges

February 23, 2012 at 4:16 pm

Several local interest groups are recommending off-road vehicles (ORVs) management to protect the Yukon’s environment.

Public hearing date set for three-plex proposal Subscribers only

February 23, 2012 at 4:14 pm

The table is set for discussion around the proposal for a three-plex residential development on an usually small single-family lot in Riverdale.

PM announces northern education funding Subscribers only

February 23, 2012 at 4:12 pm

The Yukon will have access to a pot of $27 million earmarked for northern adult education.

Meeting is set on future of city’s Old Town area Subscribers only

February 23, 2012 at 4:10 pm

The City of Whitehorse will host a public meeting next Wednesday evening to discuss multiple housing in Old Town, Mayor Bev Buckway said Wednesday.

Students turn prison proposals into an art form Subscribers only

February 23, 2012 at 4:07 pm

Who says art can’t be political?

Pleasurable Assignment Subscribers only

February 23, 2012 at 4:04 pm

The Sourdough Sam known as the Real McCoy removes a garter from a Yukon Sourdough can-can girl Tuesday evening at the Karaoke Sam event.

Canadian Forces to have presence for Rendezvous Subscribers only

February 23, 2012 at 4:03 pm

This year’s annual Sourdough Rendezvous Festival will include almost 200 Canadian Forces Navy, Army and Air Force members, Canadian Rangers, civilian employees and cadets.