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November 29, 2006

  • Spending falls a shade under $900 million The Yukon Party government is asking the legislative assembly to approve approximately $105.6 million more in expenditures for the 2006-07 budget.
  • The cart's before the horse here' The Canada Winter Games athletes' village building that will be handed over to the Yukon Housing Corp. has not yet been zoned in such a way to permit tenant occupancy.
  • Weather strands Yukoners in Vancouver Following nasty weather which hit Vancouver last weekend, Air Canada Jazz flights are again up and running.
  • City's legal fees on the rise The city will spend $45,000 more than budgeted on legal fees this year. According to a city legal cost comparative analysis, the city is estimated to spend $160,000 on lawyers in 2006, higher than the $115,000 budgeted for.
  • Councillors work on bringing back seasonal lights tour Members of city council are raising money to resurrect the Christmas lights bus tour for seniors and those with disabilities.
  • Disability week set In line with International Disability Day on Dec. 3, Whitehorse citizens are being asked to think about people living with disabilities.
  • Storytelling festival wins kudos The Yukon International Storytelling Festival has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Events for North America by the American Bus Association (ABA).
  • Territory had warmer than normal October Though the month is long forgotten with the recent cold wave and today's snowfall, October saw the Yukon dominated by air that was warmer than normal for the month, the Yukon Weather Centre reports.
  • Commissioner enters Order of St. John It took little time for Yukon Commissioner Geraldine Van Bibber to assume the duties of Vice-Prior in the Order of St. John after she was invested to the organization in a ceremony held Monday.
  • Man sentenced after RCMP officer assaulted It took only a few days for a Winnipeg man charged with assaulting a police officer and with mischief to be sentenced to two weeks in jail.
  • Ministers laud award-winning student artists Education Minister Patrick Rouble has announced the 10 finalists in the Young People's Art Awards.
  • Improvements planned for Games centre Money from the now-defunct Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre stairway project is being redirected to improvements at the Canada Games Centre.

November 28, 2006

  • Amendments would reduce tax burden, premier vows If passed, changes to the territory's Income Tax Act would put approximately $4.3 million back into Yukoners' pockets over the next two years.
  • Development design approved A green space map and planning study will be drafted for the Porter Creek bench.
  • Motorists reminded to drive carefully Keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and use caution on the road.
  • Medical education bursaries granted Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers has announced the names of the five Yukon students who will receive the Yukon Medical Education Bursary to help pay the costs of medical school.
  • Cold wave boosted bus ridership: stats The stubborn cold snap has seen more city residents taking buses. Whitehorse Transit's Jeannine Dewald said this morning city buses have seen an increase in ridership in the last week compared to the same period last year.
  • Man charged with assault A 42-year-old man is facing charges of assaulting a police officer, mischief and resisting arrest after Whitehorse RCMP were called to the 202 Hotel last Friday.
  • Weather postpones meeting A two-day gathering aimed at preventing violence against women that was set to begin today has been put on hold.
  • Alaska mining industry smashed record The annual value of Alaska's mining and exploration industry has surpassed the $2-billion US mark for the first time, says a senior Alaskan geologist.
  • Legislature resurrects dormant committee After years of it not meeting, the territory's government and opposition parties have reached an agreement to move forward with the Standing Committee on Rules, Elections and Privileges (SCREP).
  • Organic farm's supporters prove bountiful For the most part, the Yukon's food supply is dependent on cheap, available oil so trucks can travel up the Alaska Highway delivering food to grocery stores in the territory.
  • RCMP vehicle involved in collision There were no injuries last Saturday night when an RCMP vehicle hit a mini-van crossing the Robert Campbell Bridge leading in and out of Riverdale.

November 27, 2006

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