Whitehorse Daily Star

December 1, 2011

• When the Celtic Tiger became downsized to a puddy tat ( Uffish Thoughts ) 1995 to 2007 Ireland, once one of the poorest of European nations, experienced an economic boom that made its economy the envy of every nation in Europe.
• Commission plans events for special day The Yukon Human Rights Commission is inviting the community to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Saturday).
• See people for more than their disability: student Mallory Pigage is a college student, an athlete and a former representative for a national advocacy organization.
• Collision Ties Up Traffic Paramedics and Whitehorse firefighters load a woman into an ambulance this morning after a collision on Two Mile Hill at Industrial Road.
• Yukon youth receive array of project grants Yukon youth are benefiting from almost $53,000 toward 16 projects through the Youth Investment Fund.
• Early turnout for byelection has been brisk Today's municipal byelection may attract a record-breaking voter turnout.
• Calendar Launched Amanda Geddes Workman was one of the women on the Aboriginal Yukon Women Role Models calendar launched last Friday at The Old Fire Hall. Amanda
• Library staff is preparing for a special day It is now just two days before the grand opening of the new Whitehorse Public Library, and staff are busy preparing for the big event.
• City launches survey on ATV use As part of its effort to review its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) legislation, the City of Whitehorse launched its ATV survey this week.
• Group wants feedback about care facilities The newly-formed advocacy group for residents in extended care facilities is asking Yukoners to come forward with stories about treatment they've received in the territory.
• Candidate suffers more racial vandalism One of Kirn Dhillon's election signs has been vandalized again.
• Updated outook predicts buoyant times The Yukon's updated economic outlook is "all good news,” according to Harvey Brooks, the territory's deputy minister of Economic Development.

November 30, 2011

• A super stew and wine match; lasagna with smoked trout I present beef stew, Italian style, matched with a super-Tuscan wine.
• Fund-Raiser Feast Men with moustaches for Movember
• Emilee's gift: A memorable Christmas story to reflect on After hanging the last ornament on the Christmas tree, Emilee stepped back and stood beside her father.
• Fund-raiser set for ailing salon worker A group of local hair stylists will put their scissors to special use next week, raising money for a friend battling cancer.
• Councillor sports moustache for ‘a great cause' At Monday night's council meeting, city councillor Ranj Pillai sported a wispy band of peach fuzz for charity.
• Talking Ipod Hydro Charger Pelly Vincent-Braun talks to the judges last Wednesday at the Golden Horn Elementary School.
• Local man given jail time for indecent public act A Whitehorse man has been sentenced to five months in jail after pleading guilty last week to committing an indecent act in public.
• St. Nick's illness takes popular truck off streets A holiday fixture around Whitehorse will be taking a year off his unique sleigh this Christmas.
• Customers suffered Internet outage Whitehorse experienced a cable Internet outage this morning.
• Couple's book toasts ‘an extraordinary place' Teresa Earle and Fritz Mueller have been documenting the Yukon's wildest places for the past decade.
• Candidate to remain on ballot Linda Bonnefoy, a candidate in tomorrow's city byelection will have her name appear on the ballot after clearing up some concerns regarding overdue fees with the city.
• Easy development areas have been exhausted: city City planning officials say they will recommend the development of the proposed Porter Creek D subdivision when the matter is presented to city council on Monday night.

November 29, 2011

• Candidate accuses city of using clandestine tactics Candidate accuses city of using clandestine tactics
• Late MLA's time in public service praised Yukoners are continuing to pay tribute to former Yukon Party cabinet minister John Edzerza, who died of leukemia last Friday at the age of 63.
• Donate food instead of paying tickets For the fourth year in a row, the City of Whitehorse is hosting its Food for Fines program.
• Taking A Stand Last Friday's ceremonial symbolic funeral procession
• Tourism awards honour Yukon businesses Nahanni River Adventures and Canadian River Expeditions have been honoured by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) as the recipient of the Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award.
• Group provides fiscal sustenance to food program Global Change for Children (GC4C) has donated $12,000 to the Yukon Food for Learning Association.
• City is recognized for integrating GIS software The City continues to leverage Geographical Information System (GIS) tools to benefit municipal operations, said deputy mayor Florence Roberts said last week.
• ‘I shouldn't have to hide my racial identity' A city byelection sign was vandalized Monday night.
• ‘We have work to do': education minister The Yukon ranks last in almost every subject in the latest report card on schools' performances.
• Fire leaves Carmacks elder ‘pretty devastated' A fund-raiser for a 92-year-old Carmacks elder and her 16-year-old granddaughter is being planned for next week after a fire destroyed their home last weekend.