http://yukon-news.com/ The latest news stories from the Yukon News of Whitehorse Yukon. en-ca webadmin@yukon-news.com (Website Feedback) Copyright 2010 Yukon News All Rights Reserved Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:54:08 GMT http://yukon-news.com/layout/header/logo_sml.gif http://yukon-news.com/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16631/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16631/#When:20:54:08Z Midway through the double round robin of the Territorial Men’s Curling Championships, it’s still anyone’s game. In the battle for the one territorial spot at this year’s Tim Hortons Brier, NWT 2, Team Koe, is in front with an undefeated 3-0 record. News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:54:08 GMT http://yukon-news.com/news/16630/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16630/#When:20:50:36Z Considering the Whitehorse Huskies were outscored 28-5 in their last three games, this weekend’s pair of close losses is a definite improvement, says the team’s coaching staff. News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:36 GMT http://yukon-news.com/news/16629/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16629/#When:20:49:32Z After splitting games against the FH Collins Warriors on Thursday, the Vanier Crusaders had repeat outcomes to end the Super Hoops regular season at home on Friday. News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:49:32 GMT http://yukon-news.com/news/16628/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16628/#When:20:48:11Z This spring, the Yukon government is paving potholes with the help of federal stimulus cash. News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:48:11 GMT http://yukon-news.com/news/16627/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16627/#When:20:46:07Z A drunk driver smashed into four parked vehicles and a traffic sign before finally coming to a rest against a lamp pole on Saturday. News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:46:07 GMT http://yukon-news.com/news/16606/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16606/#When:09:00:57Z Celia McBride doesn’t know why people don’t like her Olympic song. “The irony is that the piece is called Live in Peace, and people want to start a war over it,” said McBride… News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:57 GMT http://yukon-news.com/news/16603/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16603/#When:09:00:52Z After six years, the Yukon government has finally agreed to ban mineral staking in the Peel Watershed. But it may be too little, too late. The move came as a surprise… News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:52 GMT http://yukon-news.com/news/16594/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16594/#When:09:00:43Z Whitehorse will add another 55 residential lots to its Takhini North subdivision by this autumn, the city announced Thursday. News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:43 GMT http://yukon-news.com/news/16616/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16616/#When:09:00:39Z Genesee Keevil and John Thompson News Reporters Minister Elaine Taylor was stripped of her Environment portfolio on Thursday. And it brought her to tears. “Sorry, I’m just a little overwhelmed,” she said. News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:39 GMT http://yukon-news.com/sports/16599/ http://yukon-news.com/sports/16599/#When:09:00:30Z At last year’s soccer nationals, the Yukon was represented by five teams with three called the Yukon Selects, one called the Arctic Wolves and another the Klondike Blizzards. Sports Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:30 GMT http://yukon-news.com/arts/16619/ http://yukon-news.com/arts/16619/#When:09:00:26Z Whitehorse’s Available Light Film Festival will not be held at either of the local cinemas this year. They’re not nice enough venues, said festival director Andrew Connors. Arts Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:26 GMT http://yukon-news.com/life/16613/ http://yukon-news.com/life/16613/#When:09:00:22Z Huskies vs. Regals In a AAA hockey series, the Whitehorse Huskies take on the Powell River Regals tonight and Saturday at the Takhini Arena. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. Life Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:22 GMT http://yukon-news.com/news/16562/ http://yukon-news.com/news/16562/#When:09:00:36Z Gwich’in elder Edith Josie, the voice of Old Crow, died Sunday of natural causes at the age of 88. The Whitehorse Star journalist was known around the world for the colourful reports she gave from her isolated, fly-in community. News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:36 GMT http://yukon-news.com/sports/16545/ http://yukon-news.com/sports/16545/#When:09:00:26Z As a rep team, the peewee Mustangs play up an age division in the Whitehorse bantam house league, which often means they have smaller players on the ice. This can cause problems, but not necessarily in the way one might expect. Sports Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:26 GMT http://yukon-news.com/arts/16570/ http://yukon-news.com/arts/16570/#When:09:00:24Z In August 1984, someone put their hands around Lenny Breau’s neck, squeezed the life out of him and dumped his limp body into a swimming pool. And that is what first tweaked Pierre Brault’s theatrical interest. Arts Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:24 GMT