Yukon North Of Ordinary

All news by Chuck Tobin

City’s path to trail committee makeup irks local residentSubscribers only

February 3, 2012 at 5:04 pm

City hall was accused Monday night of trying to pull a fast one regarding the appointment of a central committee to settle trail disputes in the city.

Council approves wage boosts for city managersSubscribers only

February 3, 2012 at 4:59 pm

City council has approved a 10 per cent wage increase over four years for its management staff.

Senior city administrator fined for hunting offence

February 2, 2012 at 4:02 pm

A senior administrator with the City of Whitehorse says he regrets shooting an undersized Dall sheep, but it happened and he’s sorry.

Opinions divided over meetings’ start time

February 2, 2012 at 3:59 pm

Starting city council meetings at supper time is not a good idea, says Riverdale resident Kristina Calhoun.

Landmark aboriginal rights decision handed downSubscribers only

February 1, 2012 at 4:35 pm

Canada’s promise to look after the interests of Yukon First Nations 142 years ago is not enforceable in law,Yukon Supreme Court Justice Leigh Gower ruled Tuesday.

Council flashes green light at housing projectsSubscribers only

January 31, 2012 at 3:59 pm

City council unanimously approved two multi-residential developments for the downtown area Monday night, but not without reservations.

WestJet offering $99 introductory fare

January 30, 2012 at 4:13 pm

The price war has already started, following WestJet’s announcement this morning that it will be offering a new Whitehorse-Vancouver route beginning in May.

‘This is about the future of the town’

January 27, 2012 at 4:27 pm

Times are a changin’, says Doug Gilday, the president and owner of Narrow Gauge Contracting in Whitehorse.

City officials prove big on ‘tiny house’

January 27, 2012 at 4:22 pm

City officials are recommending that city council assist Blood Ties Four Directions with a $15,000 water and sewer hookup for its “tiny house” pilot project.

Development presents dilemma for city council

January 25, 2012 at 4:04 pm

A proposed eight-unit condo development on Ogilvie Street is stirring uncertainty among members of city council.