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News archive for October 31, 2012

Our name was discredited, company’s suit claims

October 31, 2012 at 3:17 pm

The Yukon government tried to stab Norcope Enterprises in the back, says a revived lawsuit by Norcope that’s been on ice for more than a year.

Health assessment underwhelms Keno resident

October 31, 2012 at 3:13 pm

The recommendations coming out of a health impact assessment on mining near Keno City are not enough for at least one local resident and business owner in the community.

History of doomed RCMP riverboat sketchy, inquest told

October 31, 2012 at 3:11 pm

The inquest into the death of Mayo RCMP officer Michael Potvin heard evidence Tuesday from the lead officer in charge of the investigation.

Hospital’s classification could be problematic, MLA warns Subscribers only

October 31, 2012 at 3:07 pm

Four Dawson City nurses will be restricted from working to the full extent of their qualifications if the town’s new hospital is to become an acute or sub-acute facility, says the Klondike’s MLA.

NAC Orchestra plans three days of events Subscribers only

October 31, 2012 at 2:54 pm

It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend for music lovers in the capital city.

Man in trouble for importing bear hides, skull from Yukon Subscribers only

October 31, 2012 at 2:53 pm

A Saskatchewan man has been fined $4,900 for importing without a licence black bear and grizzly bear hides, and a skull from the Yukon.

Ball raised $10,000 for Special Olympics programs Subscribers only

October 31, 2012 at 2:51 pm

Last Saturday’s annual Northwestel Senator’s Ball, hosted by Yukon Sen. Dan Lang, was a great success.

Did you know? On the trail of local history! Subscribers only

October 31, 2012 at 2:49 pm

Ed. note: these historic items, submitted by the Whitehorse History Book Society, are published every second Wednesday.

Westjet to re-evaluate summer service Subscribers only

October 31, 2012 at 2:48 pm

Yukoners will know early in the new year whether Westjet planes will once again grace the tarmac of the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport next summer.