Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for November 12, 2008

Exhibit Debuts Subscribers only

November 12, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Didier Delahaye opened Canyon Lands in the Yukon Arts Centre Community Gallery last Thursday evening.

Remembrance Day Images Subscribers only

November 12, 2008 at 6:01 pm

Remembrance Day Photo Spread

Graham still anxious over Games’ cost

November 12, 2008 at 5:58 pm

Whitehorse city councillor Doug Graham doesn't argue there's a value to hosting the Arctic Winter Games (AWG).

Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation leaves CYFN

November 12, 2008 at 5:56 pm

The Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation of Old Crow has left the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), says the first nation's chief.

Phelps family connected to electrical business

November 12, 2008 at 5:50 pm

In commemoration of the Nov. 15, 50th anniversary of the Whitehorse Rapids hydroelectric facility, the Star is publishing a two-part series. The second instalment will be published Friday.

Meeting was routine, Fentie says Subscribers only

November 12, 2008 at 5:47 pm

As Prime Minister Stephen Harper has already committed to maintaining federal funding to the territories, there were no surprises for the Yukon at this week's first ministers' meeting in Ottawa to discuss the current economic downturn.

Man arrested inside church Subscribers only

November 12, 2008 at 5:46 pm

There was no rest for the Whitehorse RCMP officers who were on the scene at an alleged break-and-enter at a local church last Sunday moring.

Hundreds of Yukoners gather to remember fallen soldiers Subscribers only

November 12, 2008 at 5:43 pm

Exactly 90 years from the day the Armistice was signed to end the First World War, several hundred Yukoners gathered Tuesday to remember the thousands of Canadian soldiers who gave their lives for peace and freedom.

Hardy condemns planned changes to social assistance Subscribers only

November 12, 2008 at 5:41 pm

Draconian, regressive and poorly-timed is how NDP Leader Todd Hardy describes new amendments to laws governing social assistance in the territory.

Jury begins hearing testimony in four-year-old Rodrigue case Subscribers only

November 12, 2008 at 5:38 pm

Before her trial for murder had even begun, Karen Rodrigue admitted to the stabbing death of 64-year-old Gerald Dawson in June of 2004.