News archive for October 29, 2012
Bill strengthens food donors’ legal protections
October 29, 2012 at 3:41 pm
If the Donation of Food Act passes into legislation this fall, it could be the catalyst the Chilkoot Food Rescue needs to really take off.
Investigation of illness does rule out E. coli
October 29, 2012 at 3:38 pm
The Yukon’s chief medical health officer says suspicions about a case of E. coli from steak purchased locally last week were followed up but ruled out.
First Nations condemn Peel proposal
October 29, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Leaders of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, Na‐Cho Nyak Dun, Vuntut Gwitchin, and the Gwich’in Tribal Council are disappointed by the Yukon government’s new proposals for the Peel River Watershed Land Use Plan.
Slippery business Subscribers only
October 29, 2012 at 3:27 pm
This Ford truck slid off the Alaska Highway by the Bethany Church at about noon today.
MLAs to weigh in on Parks Canada cuts Subscribers only
October 29, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Federal cuts to Parks Canada in the Yukon will be a topic of debate during this session of the legislative assembly.
Motion will deal with soccer goals Subscribers only
October 29, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Following the July 4 death of a five-year-old girl, the territorial government tabled a motion last Thursday in the legislature to ensure movable soccer goals are safe for children.
Winter ritual resumes Subscribers only
October 29, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Crews were out clearing the runway Sunday at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
Roadhouse’s licence suspension is over Subscribers only
October 29, 2012 at 3:19 pm
The Roadhouse on Second Avenue was able to begin serving and selling alcohol once again late this morning after a seven-day suspension of its liquor licence.
Poppy campaign kicks off Subscribers only
October 29, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Commissioner Doug Phillips, centre, received the first poppy Saturday from the Whitehorse branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
First Nation takes Yukon government to court Subscribers only
October 29, 2012 at 3:13 pm
The White River First Nation has filed a lawsuit against the territorial government for rejecting a decision by the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board.
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