News archive for May 11, 2012
Controversial aerial wolf-kills shot down
May 11, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Shooting wolves from helicopters to help boost moose and caribou populations in the Yukon has been taken off the table.
Much of budget unscrutinized as legislature adjourns
May 11, 2012 at 3:46 pm
The spring session of the legislative assembly wrapped up Thursday, and all three party leaders say they’re pleased with how it went.
Opposing sides of abortion issue meet downtown 
May 11, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Demonstrators on both sides of the abortion debate assembled in downtown Whitehorse on Thursday afternoon.
Willie Gordon: the empty peg speaks volumes Subscribers only
May 11, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Walking down Third Avenue in Dawson City almost anytime in the last two decades, one could hear the joyful noise emanating from the century-old Westminster Hotel (the Pit). The source was their house band, the Pointer Brothers.
Trial hears details of violent confrontation Subscribers only
May 11, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Ed. note: this story contains graphic descriptions of a crime scene.
Reign of the crane will adjourn to the wilderness Subscribers only
May 11, 2012 at 3:35 pm
A crane found injured in the woods last fall in Faro is now strong enough to be released back into the wild.
Enraged driver who ran over ex-Yukoner is sent to prison Subscribers only
May 11, 2012 at 3:33 pm
A B.C. resident has been handed a 5 1/2-year prison sentence for running a truck off a Langley road, then driving back to mow down a 21-year-old passenger standing nearby.
Young bruin relocated amid mounting bear calls Subscribers only
May 11, 2012 at 3:29 pm
The first four calls on issues involving bears came into Environment Yukon earlier this week, resulting in one young female black bear being trapped and relocated.
Territory highlights emergency readiness Subscribers only
May 11, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Community Services Minister Elaine Taylor has joined Public Safety Canada along with provincial and territorial emergency management organizations in recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week (May 6-12).
Monday Melodies Subscribers only
May 11, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Rebekah Bell conducts the All-City Junior Concert Band
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