Yukon North Of Ordinary

All news by Elizabeth Hames

Tourism operators assess ‘surprising’ yearSubscribers only

September 4, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Yukon businesses that anticipated dreary visitor numbers this summer were surprised by what the tourism season had to offer.

A departing reporter’s Yukon reflectionsSubscribers only

September 4, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Admittedly, I came to the North with low expectations.

Book launch will celebrate icon’s 83rd birthdaySubscribers only

August 25, 2009 at 2:42 pm

The first biography of the former northerner who painted paradise will have its official launch tomorrow at the Yukon Arts Centre.

Trevor ‘happy to see everybody’

August 21, 2009 at 4:34 pm

After returning to the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter, a dog that bit multiple people is one step closer to having its behaviour evaluated.

Yukoner promotes song dedicated to slain totSubscribers only

August 21, 2009 at 4:07 pm

With the help of a Whitehorse woman, a Michael Jackson single dedicated to a slain British toddler may reach the number one spot on the UK singles charts this summer.

Dawson City inspired visiting performer’s latest albumSubscribers only

August 21, 2009 at 4:04 pm

To create imagery of northern ghosts, cabin fever and lurking wolves in his lyrics,

Musician will perform songs from albumSubscribers only

August 20, 2009 at 5:07 pm

Images of lost whales, dancing grizzlies and wolves will be conjured up in the minds of those listening to the Canadian Gothic lyrics of a country-turned-indie musician at Baked Cafe tonight.

‘They have done a very good job,’ realtor says about new buildingSubscribers only

August 20, 2009 at 4:49 pm

Downtown Whitehorse has a new addition to its commercial office space thanks to the efforts of a local construction company.

‘Mr. Legion’ praised for honesty, integrity

August 19, 2009 at 4:59 pm

After serving the Yukon branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for more than 35 years, the man known as Mr. Legion has passed away.

California man dies after skiff capsizesSubscribers only

August 19, 2009 at 4:45 pm

One man has died and six were rescued after their boat capsized in the waters near Juneau, Alaska early this week.