Yukon North Of Ordinary

News archive for October 27, 2009

‘It’s silly, careless, random acts of vandalism’

October 27, 2009 at 3:38 pm

The City of Whitehorse’s new anti-vandalism policy could see inmates cleaning up graffiti and planting trees.

Territory helps Pacific relief cause

October 27, 2009 at 3:37 pm

The Yukon government has provided $25,000 to help the Canadian Red Cross in its relief efforts in the Asia Pacific region.

Method of restocking board stirs criticism

October 27, 2009 at 3:32 pm

The Yukon Party government is ramming through four nominees to fill vacancies on the Yukon Development Corp. board, say opposition MLAs.

Nature’s Brilliance Subscribers only

October 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm

Grey Mountain is reflected in Schwatka Lake recently.

‘I’m confident this team is up to the task’ Subscribers only

October 27, 2009 at 2:30 pm

A little more than a week after voters cast their ballots, Whitehorse officially has a new city council.

Chamber presents several awards Subscribers only

October 27, 2009 at 2:29 pm

Darrell Pasloski, a local pharmacist and the owner of Shoppers Drug Mart in the Qwanlin Mall, has won the Yukon Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year Award .

Compostable bags create composting issues Subscribers only

October 27, 2009 at 2:26 pm

Compostable bags won’t be turned away at the landfill, but city staff are asking residents to voluntarily dump what’s in there and keep the bag.