Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for February 27, 2008

Council gives OK to bus, road work Subscribers only

February 27, 2008 at 6:22 pm

City council approved two transportation spending items at Monday evening's council meeting.

First nations wonder about budget’s benefits Subscribers only

February 27, 2008 at 6:22 pm

The 2008 federal budget is being met by skepticism and weariness from first nation leaders who wonder what's really in it for them.

Mount Sima meeting set for March 6 Subscribers only

February 27, 2008 at 6:21 pm

It would be preferable to have a new direction for the Mount Sima ski hill before summer, spokeswoman Lisa-Marie Vowk of the Great Northern Ski Society said Tuesday.

‘Don’t go down that track,’ judge warns young offender Subscribers only

February 27, 2008 at 6:19 pm

A 16-year-old boy received two probational terms, to be served concurrently, in youth court Monday after having been convicted of two counts of theft and one count of sexual assault.

Record number of people flocked to Rendezvous: society Subscribers only

February 27, 2008 at 6:17 pm

This year's Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous festival hosted "record crowds," the Rendezvous society's president said Tuesday.

Woman to remain in jail awaiting second trial Subscribers only

February 27, 2008 at 6:16 pm

A Whitehorse woman who is scheduled for a second trial on a charge of second-degree murder was denied bail at a hearing in Vancouver last Friday, Crown attorney John Phelps said this morning.

Game stirs students’ interest in sustainability Subscribers only

February 27, 2008 at 6:15 pm

The city is gathering feedback from young residents about sustainability, in the form of a giant board game.

Enriched tax break called ‘a great start’

February 27, 2008 at 6:13 pm

A federal budget of few surprises has northerners grading it as a satisfactory pass, although with room for improvement.

Buildings subject of another legal move

February 27, 2008 at 6:13 pm

The Yukon government is appealing a decision in the case involving a big game outfitter the government believes is illegally occupying a piece of land along the Bonnet Plume River.

Sheep hunt tag goes for $315,000

February 27, 2008 at 6:11 pm

The robust shape of Yukon Dall sheep inside the Kluane Game Sanctuary are capturing international attention - and top dollar.

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