Whitehorse Daily Star

May 9, 2012

• City to host its final triathlon The City of Whitehorse will host its final annual triathlon in June, Mayor Bev Buckway said Tuesday.
• MLAs give agriculture a vote of confidence Yukon Party MLAs joined other members of the legislature last week in urging territorial government support for the development of the agriculture sector.
• Minister cool to committee on environmental changes The NDP has called for the creation of a committee to examine the impact of proposed changes to federal environment regulations.
• College wants to buy grad tickets Yukon College's 2012 graduates have raised concerns this week over not having seats for their family and friends since the school sold out of tickets to this Saturday's graduation ceremony.
• MLA working to pare food delivery costs Old Crow's unique struggle accessing fresh foods has been ignored by the federal government, says its MLA, but he's hoping the United Nations can make Canada pay attention.
• Activities set for Yukon Mining and Geology Week The Yukon Chamber of Mines, working with the territory's mining and exploration industry and the the Yukon Geological Survey, is celebrating national Mining and Geology Week with a host of mining-related events and activities in Whitehorse.
• A Night Of Noh Artists Noh artists presented a lecture and demonstration on the art of Noh Tuesday evening at the Yukon Arts Centre.
• City's inflation rate rose last year, figures show Whitehorse's inflation rate took a "bit of a hike” last year after two years of relatively low increases due to the economic downturn.
• Ten Yukoners headed to Japan A total of 10 Whitehorse residents will be heading to Japan in July, Mayor Bev Buckway said this week.
• Job reductions won't harm tourism: MP The Parks Canada job cuts in the Yukon are "tough,” concedes Yukon MP Ryan Leef, but they won't affect tourism.
• Climate change paving the way for permafrost problems Students at a Yukon College professional development course were taken to the Alaska Highway Tuesday afternoon to examine the effects of the region's melting permafrost.
• Blood Ties' tiny house returns to council It appears city council is again warming up to the idea of helping the Blood Ties Four Directions Centre with its "tiny house” project.
• ‘A little traffic circle' being planned for downtown corner The final design for the intersection at Black Street and Sixth Avenue is nearing completion, says the city engineer.
• Mining supporters turn out for tributes, motions The public gallery at the legislature was full Tuesday afternoon as family, friends and mining industry representatives gathered to hear tributes to two late Yukoners.

May 8, 2012

• Amusement park returns this week City officials are preparing for a busy week in the Takhini area, Mayor Bev Buckway said Monday.
• Government, AYC to team for long-term projects The Yukon government and the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) will continue to work together on projects aimed at long-term municipal sustainability.
• AYC delegates' resolutions were wide-ranging Members of the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) were very pleased with announcements from the government made during its annual general meeting held here last weekend.
• Former Mayor Honoured Dr. Luke Lacasse (seated) was given the Association of Yukon Communities' (AYC's) Hanseatic Award on Monday afternoon.
• Draft ATV bylaw is now available The city's draft ATV bylaw is out for public review, Mayor Bev Buckway said this morning.
• Peel preservation supporters to cram legislature Yukoners of all stripes will head to the legislative assembly Thursday to demand that the government respect land use planning, First Nation Final Agreements, and democratic process, organizers said Monday.
• Firefighting services receive major money infusion The Yukon Fire Marshal's Office (FMO) will receive another $1.9 million to provide additional resources and training for fire departments around the territory, Community Services Minister Elaine Taylor announced today.
• Ministers quizzed on plans to ease poverty Poverty in the Yukon was foremost on the agenda during Monday's question period in the legislature as opposition members quizzed the government on issues ranging from health to housing to social inclusion.
• Don't rezone property, officials advise council City staff are recommending council bring down the hammer on a brand-new Hillcrest garage and potential garden suite which was built too close to the property lines.
• Public urged to stage mini-fast this week Members of city council will forgo lunch Wednesday and instead forward the money it would have spent to the food bank.

May 7, 2012

• Municipal Act, municipal grants to be reviewed Delegates at the 37th annual general meeting of the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) over the weekend were pleased to hear Community Services Minister Elaine Taylor say the government is moving forward on a number of initiatives that have been high on the AYC's agenda.
• Engagement was the theme for the AYC's annual convention The 37th annual general meeting of the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) assembled in Dawson City over the weekend, with 115 delegates in attendance. This year's theme was "Engagement”.
• Wildfires season starts early Yukon Wildland Fire Management firefighters responded to two human caused wildfires in the Whitehorse district early Friday afternoon.
• First Nation vote candidate cries foul A candidate in the Carcross-Tagish First Nation election believes he and other candidates have been treated unfairly by the First Nation's government office.
• Sign Here, Please Former Yukon commissioner James Smith signs a copy of ‘ For the Record: Yukon Archives 1972- 2012' at Friday evening's launch of the book.
• Municipal fire services to receive more money, support Last year's plan to group all of the Yukon's fire departments under one territorial office, an announcement that was an unexpected bombshell at the time, is gone.
• Three arrested after minvan stolen Three people were arrested Saturday afternoon in downtown Whitehorse following reports of a vehicle theft.
• Man faces charges after drugs seized The RCMP's Drug Section arrested a Whitehorse man on three drug trafficking counts April 27.
• Minister quizzed on wet shelter potential Questions arose in the legislature last Thursday about the possibility of opening a "wet” shelter in Whitehorse.
• Injured worker's case to go before hearing A former surveyor's assistant ordered to pay back $600,000 received from the territorial workers' compensation board has been granted a new hearing by the Yukon Supreme Court.