Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for April 30, 2012

Rates hike bid called the ‘responsible thing to do’

April 30, 2012 at 3:11 pm

The Yukon Energy Corp. (YEC) is seeking its first retail rate increase since 1999.

Case required undercover operation, trial told

April 30, 2012 at 3:10 pm

The primary investigator into a 2008 murder says an undercover operation was necessary to conduct a complete and thorough investigation into the case.

NDP is on the upswing, delegates told

April 30, 2012 at 3:07 pm

The growth and success of the Yukon NDP in the last few years were foremost on the minds of party members as they gathered in Whitehorse over the weekend for the party’s annual convention.

New regulation bans lawn tenters Subscribers only

April 30, 2012 at 3:05 pm

As of May 1, the Yukon government’s Facilities Use Regulation will be in effect, making the appearance of another tent city on government property illegal.

Help clean up the city, residents urged Subscribers only

April 30, 2012 at 3:02 pm

The City of Whitehorse is preparing to host its annual 20-minute makeover on Wednesday.

Yukon NDP is a source of inspiration, MP declares Subscribers only

April 30, 2012 at 3:00 pm

The Yukon NDP has inspired New Democrats across the country, says Megan Leslie, the federal party’s deputy leader and environment critic.

Pertussis outbreak in Yukon prompts health warning Subscribers only

April 30, 2012 at 2:58 pm

Dr. Sharon Lazeo, the Yukon’s acting chief medical officer of health, is advising Yukon parents to watch for signs and symptoms of pertussis (whooping cough) in their children.

Yukoners honour those who died while working Subscribers only

April 30, 2012 at 2:56 pm

The four Yukon workers killed on the job last year were remembered Saturday afternoon at the annual Day of Mourning ceremony.

Yukoners to help improve Ugandans’ lives Subscribers only

April 30, 2012 at 2:54 pm

Two Whitehorse residents will head to Uganda this summer as part of an ongoing effort to fund and supply a rural high school and medical clinic.