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Bus owner let out of contract

April 30, 2008

The Yukon government has decided to release Takhini Transport from its Whitehorse school bus contract a year early.

Regulations crippling volunteer fire service: chief

April 30, 2008

HAINES JUNCTION - Jim Regimbal, president of the Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs, fears volunteer firefighting organizations have been brought to a "tipping point" in their ability to comply with regulations and still get the job done.

Young people immersed in workplace safety

April 30, 2008

The Yukon Federation of Labour is working toward ensuring the safety of youth in the workplace.

Carmacks pushing for heavy traffic bypassSubscribers only

April 30, 2008

Carmacks residents have been given the "wait and see" line from the Yukon government on the fate of a long-awaited bypass road in their community.

Council defers decision on Yukon Gardens fateSubscribers only

April 30, 2008

City council put off its decision on the fate of Yukon Gardens at its regular meeting Monday night, following "significant" concerns sited by Coun. Doug Graham.

Lower bench work awardedSubscribers only

April 30, 2008

UMA Engineering will be responsible for the preliminary planning and engineering pre-design work on the Porter Creek lower bench after city council voted in favour of awarding the $666,189 contract to the company at its regular meeting Monday.

Shipyards Park buildings contract letSubscribers only

April 30, 2008

The city has awarded Grey Wolf Builders a $417,000-contract to fix up the three heritage buildings in Shipyards Park.

All the kind words and the donations keep on comingSubscribers only

April 30, 2008

Ed. note: this is an update on the cross-Canada hand-cycling trip Ramesh Ferris launched from Whitehorse on April 10, and from Victoria on April 12 to raise money in the fight against polio.

Council defers decision on cemetery master planSubscribers only

April 30, 2008

City council will wait another month before deciding what the future holds for the Grey Mountain Cemetery.

‘That car must’ve been cruising pretty good’Subscribers only

April 30, 2008

A non-fatal accident near the intersection of Industrial Road and Two Mile Hill left commuters backed-up and re-routed for four hours Tuesday afternoon and evening.