Yukono

News archive for October 19, 2009

Defendants’ behaviour ‘repugnant’, suit says

October 19, 2009 at 2:35 pm

The Yukon and federal governments are being accused of letting a pedophile continue working at a Porter Creek home for children even after learning of his sexual and physical abuses.

Dawson’s mayor accepts electoral defeat

October 19, 2009 at 2:30 pm

Opting to step aside and give Peter Jenkins “a chance to redeem himself” as Dawson’s new mayor,

Road closed 20 hours after tragedy

October 19, 2009 at 2:28 pm

A 28-year-old Fort Nelson, B.C. man was killed Friday morning after the truck he was driving slid into the oncoming lane near Toad River and collided with a transport truck.

Accused confessed to murder, friend testifies Subscribers only

October 19, 2009 at 2:25 pm

The night before Evangeline Billy was found dead in the Yukon River, Lenora Minet was out looking for her teenaged daughter.

Underworld Resources enjoy ‘dream program’ Subscribers only

October 19, 2009 at 2:23 pm

Underworld Resources held a reception in the Oddfellow’s Hall ballroom last Wednesday evening to celebrate what company president Adrian Fleming called a very successful exploration season.

Harrison celebrated at 24 Sussex Dr. Subscribers only

October 19, 2009 at 2:22 pm

Former Yukon artist Ted Harrison was celebrated at 24 Sussex Dr. in Ottawa last week.

There was no election, but there will be a party Subscribers only

October 19, 2009 at 2:21 pm

The Yukon Greens will throw an “election-that-never-was” party at their headquarters on Wood Street this evening.

Trade deal was made secretly: farmers’ group Subscribers only

October 19, 2009 at 2:18 pm

Changes to rules governing agriculture and energy trade amongst provinces and territories are being questioned following serious disagreements from two provinces on proposed oil and gas measures,

Raising Awareness Subscribers only

October 19, 2009 at 2:17 pm

Led by Nakai Theatre artistic director David Skelton, left,