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811 medical service clicks on for Yukoners

June 18, 2008

Health advice is a phone call away, the Yukon government has announced after investing $100,000 to piggyback on Health Line Services British Columbia.

Late prospector ‘a colourful, good-hearted character’

June 18, 2008

John Peter Ross, better known by his friends as JP, died suddenly at his home in Whitehorse in late May at the age of 60.

Dipping into reserves negated city surplus, councillor says

June 18, 2008

If it seems too good to be true, it usually is. At least, that may be the case for the city's 2007 operations budget, according to one city councillor.

Doubt cast on CMHC’s market forecastSubscribers only

June 18, 2008

As the availability of single-family homes in Whitehorse continues to slide, multifamily developments are expected to keep pace, in spite of a recent Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) forecast.

Public had little to say on new subdivisionsSubscribers only

June 18, 2008

Whitehorse residents didn't have a whole lot to say about the next two residential subdivisions proposed for the city.

Crews respond to two new Dawson firesSubscribers only

June 18, 2008

Two new wildfires were discovered in the Klondike fire district Tuesday afternoon. Both are believed to be lightning-caused, said Wildland Fire Management officials.

Local impact of Air Canada’s cuts is unclearSubscribers only

June 18, 2008

It's not yet known if Air Canada's cutbacks will have an impact on the nine local employees working for the airline's wholly-owned subsidiary, says a spokeswoman for Air Canada Jazz.

Historian honoured at Commissioner’s BallSubscribers only

June 18, 2008

DAWSON CITY - What award can you give to the man who's won all the awards?

Report traces growth of mining industrySubscribers only

June 18, 2008

Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Archie Lang has released the Annual Report for 2006 and 2007 of the Yukon Minerals Advisory Board.

Yukoners proved impressive in tests of their skillsSubscribers only

June 18, 2008

Learning the ropes from 40 experts during a Skills Canada mentorship program paid off for Chris Dunbar, who placed third in heavy mechanics at the Canadian National Skills competition in Calgary this month.