Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Terror clowns gone MAD Photo Spread
Tasty traditional treats have resurfaced Chocolatey mint cookies are back.
Bananas In A Box .
Legal Profession Act changes tabled Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has tabled Bill No. 16 in the legislature. It proposes amendments to the Legal Profession Act, 2017.
COVID takes the life of 32nd Yukoner The Yukon government recorded the 32nd COVID-19 death in the territory on Monday and saw the official case count double from last Friday.
Residents can dig into updated snow-clearing plan While it wasn’t the classic snow job, it might be loosely described as a lightning-fast response.
Loans to ease way for energy-efficient buildings Yukoners who want to make their homes and businesses more energy-efficient can now get some help covering upfront costs through a new government loan program.

Tasty traditional treats resurface Chocolatey mint cookies are back!
Community nursing shortage is at alarming proportions As contract negotiations between the Yukon government and the union representing the territory’s nurses grind on,
Crafts For All Occassions Tasha McCormack
Digital ID ecosystem requires adequate protections: privacy guardians Privacy guardians across Canada are calling on their respective governments and relevant stakeholders to ensure the right to privacy and transparency is fully respected throughout the design, operation and ongoing evolution of a digital identity ecosystem.
Town of Faro remembers victims of tragedy Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of a double murder that shattered the residents of Faro.
Bilingual health centre is accepting applications Yukoners can now apply to become a client at the Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre.
Midwifery Integration Amendments Act receives assent Registered midwives in the Yukon can now work to their full scope of practice.

Nine new COVID-19 cases reported last week Nine new COVID-19 cases were officially reported in the Yukon from Monday to Friday of last week, all of which were active in Whitehorse. Friday’s official count was eight active.
Ground broken for territory’s biggest project A community celebration was held Friday in Teslin to mark the beginning of work on the new Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project.
Spooky funny Halloween entertainment Photo Spread
CAF officials visiting today The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) conducts annual visits in the Yukon to discuss career options with students and communities.
Traffic concerns reflected in draft OCP change An addition to the draft Official Community Plan (OCP) represents “the biggest commitment to address traffic concerns in Whitehorse in at least a decade,” says city councillor Ted Laking.
Yukon unprepared for rising dementia: report Evidence shows all levels of government are ill-equipped to handle the boom of dementia patients poised to overwhelm Canadian health care in the coming years, CanAge has found.
Trucks’ removal blamed on ‘mis-understanding’ A mix-up in communication between the Yukon government and Teslin Tlingit Council (TTC) has led to the unsanctioned removal of dozens of Second World War-era trucks from a historic site on the South Canol Road, says the minister of Tourism and Culture.

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