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News

Long purchasers list awaits airline’s share offering

May 14, 2008

Air North announced Tuesday it has received permission from the Yukon government to issue 600 Class D replacement and new shares, at an issue price of $7,500 each.

City-wide garbage cart collection set for 2009

May 14, 2008

The city will take a one-size-fits-all approach to garbage collection as it moves to a cart system next year.

‘The driver? He killed two of his best friends’

May 14, 2008

"Get that dead guy out of my way!" paramedic Jason Basnett yelled.

French language play takes the stage ThursdaySubscribers only

May 14, 2008

A children's play being performed Thursday at the Yukon Arts Centre carries the message that it's important to express one's emotions, says one of its key players.

Trailer park idea is back on city’s agendaSubscribers only

May 14, 2008

Just a little more than two months after defeating a bylaw to move ahead with a new trailer park at Range Road and Mountainview Drive, city council is reconsidering it again.

Police, Road Safety Weeks to boast activities this monthSubscribers only

May 14, 2008

May includes two public awareness weeks designed to increase road safety and to strengthen ties between the police and the community.

Fentie declines to hail free busesSubscribers only

May 14, 2008

Premier Dennis Fentie chided Opposition Leader Arthur Mitchell on Monday for pressing the government to explore making public transportation free in Whitehorse.

Recruits sharpen their skills on burning houseSubscribers only

May 14, 2008

The iconic image of a firefighter with a rescued infant in his arms and a raging inferno as a backdrop has inspired many a young person to become a firefighter.

AYC wants fuel tax funds for transportationSubscribers only

May 14, 2008

HAINES JUNCTION - The Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) would like to see some additional money coming from the territorial government in the form of a one cent per litre contribution from the territorial gasoline tax to the communities.

Government will lobby for GST breakSubscribers only

May 14, 2008

Following a unanimous vote in the legislature last Wednesday, the Yukon government will lobby the federal government to remove the GST on home heating fuel, power generation and on the transportation of essential goods North of 60.