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News archive for October 26, 2012

White Pass pulls the pin on Eagle ore haul

October 26, 2012 at 3:41 pm

After two years of promoting the possibility of bringing ore to Skagway via train cars, White Pass and Yukon Route president Eugene Hretzay now says the company will not commit to operating an ore haul on the railroad.

Youth society ‘stunned’ by shelter plan

October 26, 2012 at 3:39 pm

The Youth of Today Society’s executive director was more than a little surprised to hear the territorial government and the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre are moving ahead with a new emergency youth shelter.

Buckway reflects on nine-year career with city

October 26, 2012 at 3:36 pm

It’s a time of transition at city hall.

Cold killed one of emaciated dog’s puppies Subscribers only

October 26, 2012 at 3:34 pm

Staff at the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter may soon have a temporary home for a momma dog and her pups after a number of potential foster families have stepped up to house the animals.

Tourism open house scheduled for today Subscribers only

October 26, 2012 at 3:33 pm

The Department of Tourism and Culture has brought together tourism partners and interested Yukoners today for a day of information sessions and industry expert panel discussions.

Police have boosted safety after river tragedy Subscribers only

October 26, 2012 at 3:31 pm

Since RCMP Const. Michael Potvin drowned in the Stewart River while on duty in July 2010, many changes have been made, says an organization strategist with the police force.

Pro-Peel preservation rally staged outside legislature Subscribers only

October 26, 2012 at 3:27 pm

The fall session of the legislative assembly began Thursday afternoon the same the way the spring session started and ended: with a rally outside and a full public gallery.

WCB rates will drop for 2013, employers told Subscribers only

October 26, 2012 at 3:26 pm

Business owners will be able to save a little cash next year, at least on their Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board assessment rates.

Time To Get Spooked Out Subscribers only

October 26, 2012 at 3:23 pm

A Museum of MADness will take the stage at 6:30 and 8:00 this evening,

SCAN, First Nation team up for eviction Subscribers only

October 26, 2012 at 3:21 pm

A tenant was evicted from the Mcintyre subdivision under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) legislation on Oct. 15 on behalf of the landlord, the Kwanlin Dun First Nation.