Yukon North Of Ordinary

All news by Elizabeth Hames

Sixty turnout to discuss policing servicesSubscribers only

August 6, 2010 at 5:23 pm

The character and integrity of Yukon RCMP officers, among other things,

Man accused of starting fire is released on bailSubscribers only

August 6, 2010 at 5:22 pm

A Watson Lake man accused of setting fire to his house while children were sleeping inside will be freed on bail.

Mother relieved to hear from missing daughter

August 5, 2010 at 3:27 pm

A New Brunswick teen reported missing last week has told her mother she’s coming home.

Don’t tote tents to Million Dollar FallsSubscribers only

August 5, 2010 at 3:19 pm

Environment Yukon has banned tents at the Million Dollar Falls campground after a camper’s tent was reportedly torn open by a bear.

Rodeo life: ‘You just gotta keep travelling’

August 4, 2010 at 3:42 pm

After several years without kicking horses and raging bulls, Whitehorse residents saw a return of the rodeo at the Takhini Arena recently.

Tourism company defaults on obligationsSubscribers only

August 4, 2010 at 3:40 pm

A Yukon company working with its creditors to avoid bankruptcy has defaulted on its mortgage and other financial arrangements with its bank.

Insurer not entitled to recoup its costs: judgeSubscribers only

August 4, 2010 at 3:38 pm

A Yukon Energy Corp. (YEC) insurer won’t be able to recoup its costs from contractors whose allegedly faulty installation led to a significant fire at a power plant in 1997.

Local man convicted of assaultSubscribers only

August 4, 2010 at 3:35 pm

A Whitehorse man who was seen hitting his girlfriend was convicted of assault and subsequently released on Tuesday.

Body of officer found 50 km away from Mayo

August 3, 2010 at 3:37 pm

Police have recovered the body of a young officer who disappeared in the Stewart River near Mayo the evening of July 13.

British Columbia man facing charges fails to get bailSubscribers only

August 2, 2010 at 3:48 pm

A B.C. man facing assault charges in the Yukon has been denied bail.