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Single-detached housing starts keep dropping

May 28, 2008

As demand for housing in Whitehorse is projected to grow in the coming year, the supply side - both in the new housing and rental markets - is waning, according to a 2008 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) report.

Arctic char facility proposes six country residential lots

May 28, 2008

Six country residential lots proposed to open up on Fish Lake Road won't require the environmental review other residential developments are going through.

Fire crews braced for summer’s challenges

May 28, 2008

The overall forecast for the 2008 fire season is neither "catastrophic" nor a "wash-out" according to Al Beaver, a science and planning supervisor with Wildland Fire Management, an agency of the Yukon government.

Ex-Motorways lands go up for saleSubscribers only

May 28, 2008

On sale now ....

Student job centre is open for businessSubscribers only

May 28, 2008

The Whitehorse Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) officially opened its doors last Wednesday and will be assisting students and youth in finding summer employment for the next few months.

Homicide investigation continuing: policeSubscribers only

May 28, 2008

The homicide investigation into the death of Colin Sawrenko on May 22, 2007 remains active as RCMP investigators continue to pursue all leads.

Trailer park project’s reconsideration put offSubscribers only

May 28, 2008

It will be another two weeks before city council decides whether to look at a rezoning application it defeated last year.

Dawson nixes company’s request for dock controlSubscribers only

May 28, 2008

DAWSON CITY - Holland-America would like to get more control over the docking area it uses for berthing the Yukon Queen II while it is in Dawson.

Law society’s appeal can proceed, court rulesSubscribers only

May 28, 2008

Three visiting justices in the B.C./Yukon Court of Appeal have allowed an appeal between the state and the Law Society of Yukon to move forward, after hearing submissions from both sides Monday morning.

Paring warming needs mitigation and adaptationSubscribers only

May 28, 2008

Eliminate the Yukon's greenhouse gas emissions tomorrow and it would make less than one-tenth of a per cent difference on Canada's total annual output.