Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for October 30, 2012

Inquest hears of officers’ fatal foray in boat

October 30, 2012 at 3:21 pm

The coroner’s inquest into the 2010 death of a Mayo RCMP officer began Monday in Whitehorse with local witnesses who saw the young officer swimming toward shore before disappearing beneath the waters of the Stewart River.

Humane society’s case is put off

October 30, 2012 at 3:20 pm

The president of the Humane Society Yukon and others facing charges under the Societies Act asked for and received a two-week adjournment of the case this morning.

New mayor praises predecessors’ efforts

October 30, 2012 at 3:17 pm

Dan Curtis is officially Mayor Dan Curtis.

New councillors take on responsibilities Subscribers only

October 30, 2012 at 3:13 pm

Just after being sworn in to office Monday night, city council got to work selecting when members would serve as deputy mayor, reserve deputy mayor and what committees each member would be on.

A Welcome Funding Infusion Subscribers only

October 30, 2012 at 3:12 pm

The Whitehorse branch of the Royal Canadian Legion presented $31,000 from the Poppy Fund to the Yukon Hospital Foundation last weekend.

Correction Subscribers only

October 30, 2012 at 3:10 pm

Monday’s story about Parks Canada job cuts incorrectly reported

Minister quizzed on Canada-China accord Subscribers only

October 30, 2012 at 3:08 pm

The Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) made its way into the Yukon legislature last Thursday, as the NDP voiced grave concerns about the deal.

Scarey Spectacle Subscribers only

October 30, 2012 at 3:07 pm

This is one of the frights and sights viewers will see during Yukon Gold Comics’ Haunted House

Hospitals late and over-budget Subscribers only

October 30, 2012 at 3:04 pm

Construction budgets and timelines have been extended for the Dawson City and Watson Lake hospitals.