Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Second hearing sought on lodge lot’s future City council is being asked to hold a second public hearing on the future of 2 Klondike Rd., the site of the former Macauley Lodge that offered continuing care services.
Flight forced to land in Prince George An Air North flight arrived safely in Whitehorse on Wednesday night, albeit a few hours late, after a technical issue forced an earlier emergency landing in Prince George, B.C.
Available Light Film Festival, ALFF Industry presented The Yukon Film Society will present its 21st Available Light Film Festival from today through Feb. 19, and ALFF Industry until Feb.12.
Public to be consulted on modernizing mining laws As the Yukon’s government, First Nations and transboundary First Nations work to redevelop 125-year-old mining legislation that the territory’s grand chief calls “archaic,” the public now have the chance to have their say.
Police seek missing man Whitehorse RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Ronald Dowell, who was reported missing on Wednesday.
Traditional camp plan wins $100,000 AIP Seven innovative teams from across Canada’s North – including the Yukon – have been awarded a share of over $2.7 million for their groundbreaking by the North and for the North projects.

Sacred practices in the Arts Underground Two new shows opened at the Arts Underground last Friday.
Gun owners pleased by amendment’s withdrawal Yukon gun owners, along with their MP, are relieved for the moment as part of a federal bill has been withdrawn that proposed a ban on, among other things, long guns used for hunting and recreation.
Break Makes A Splash .
Celebrated Yukon film to make local premiere The Yukon screen industry will celebrate a major milestone this weekend with the Yukon premiere of the feature film Polaris.
Former Yukon MLA Dennis Schneider dies The territory has lost a former MLA and Speaker of the legislature.
Trudeau may visit the territory Fifty years after his father was presented with Together Today for our Children Tomorrow, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may visit the territory in the coming days to celebrate the landmark document’s anniversary.
Man stands charged with first-degree murder An 18-year-old Whitehorse man has been charged with first-degree murder following last Thursday’s death of 35-year-old Aaron Smarch.
Health funding talks ‘a good start,’ premier says As health care systems across Canada face staffing shortages and struggle to provide services,
Sabres agree with Dylan Cozens on $49.7M, seven-year extension The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms with forward Dylan Cozens on a seven-year extension worth $49.7 million.

Laking taking part in Ottawa meetings AYC president in Ottawa for infrastructure meetings
Them's Fightin' Words! .
Transfer housing money to YHC, council advised City administration is recommending city council assign $5 million in federal housing funds to the Yukon Housing Corp. (YHC), just as council did in 2021.
YG failed to consult with First Nation: court Chief Justice Suzanne Duncan of the Yukon Supreme Court has found the territorial government failed in its duty to consult the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun in a land use issue.
First Nation to mark year since emergency declared The Carcross-Tagish First Nation (C/TFN) will host a community gathering Friday to mark a year since the current state of emergency came into effect.
City asked to assist with housing project The Safe at Home Society is seeking $1.7 million from the City of Whitehorse to assist with converting the former High Country Inn into 55 supportive housing units.

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