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Arctic policy experts praise minister’s words Subscribers only

March 12, 2009 at 4:43 pm

A speech Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon made in Whitehorse yesterday is drawing praise from Arctic policy experts.

Charged Mountie was drafted by NHL

March 12, 2009 at 4:19 pm

The two Mounties charged with sexual assaulting a woman in Watson Lake last weekend are Shawn McLaughlin and Graham Belak.

Mayor still fluid on bottled water issue

March 12, 2009 at 4:16 pm

Bottled water won't be disappearing from city facilities anytime soon

Minister evoked some Arctic history

March 12, 2009 at 4:13 pm

One hundred years ago, French Canadian explorer J.E. Bernier was steaming his way through the Arctic archipelago,

Thaw Di Gras promises fun in Dawson Subscribers only

March 12, 2009 at 4:12 pm

The Klondike Visitors Association (KVA) is once again gearing up for Thaw Di Gras,

Reaching Out Subscribers only

March 12, 2009 at 4:10 pm

Johannah Sessford (left) greets people at the Whitehorse Connects event on Monday.

Funding doubled for violence prevention Subscribers only

March 12, 2009 at 4:08 pm

The Yukon government has doubled the money for the Prevention of Violence Against Aboriginal Women Fund from $100,000 to $200,000 annually, pending legislative approval of the 2009-10 fiscal year budget.

Long winter’s banishment set for Mar. 21 Subscribers only

March 12, 2009 at 4:06 pm

Is the never-ending winter, with yet more snow falling today, getting you down?

Travel approved Subscribers only

March 12, 2009 at 4:05 pm

Funding has been approved for Coun. Jan Stick to head to this month's board meeting of the Association of Yukon Communities to be held at Marsh Lake.

Site zoned for firm’s plans Subscribers only

March 12, 2009 at 4:04 pm

The rezoning of 5 Lorne Rd. to allow for a lumber yard brings Igloo Building Supplies closer to setting up shop in the city.

News archive for March 12, 2009