Whitehorse Daily Star

December 26, 2007

• There is a plan, which is good,' official says of restructuring deal A proposed restructuring plan for asset-backed commercial paper investments across the country means more certainty for the $36.5 million the territory invested, say government officials.
• RCMP probing break-ins at fast food restaurants Not everyone wants a big turkey dinner for Christmas. Others just want fast food.
• Winning ticket was sold in city, official confirms One mystery Yukoner received an especially large Christmas present this year, winning one of five $63,580 prizes, say lottery officials.
• Longtime Yukoner passes on A household name to many Yukoners, Moe Grant died Christmas Day at the age of 78.
• Program to help children with disabilities and their parents Yukon children with disabilities and their families will benefit from a new program announced by Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers.
• Baird failed to impress Grit Environment critic The Yukon Liberals' environment critic believes federal Environment Minister John Baird 'gave Canada a black eye' during this month's climate change conference in Bali.
• Woman presses wrongful dismissal The former director of lands and resources for the Little Salmon-Carmacks First Nation has served a writ of summons to her former employer in a lawsuit alleging wrongful dismissal and harassment.
• YTG invests $52,484 into youth projects Youth throughout Yukon will benefit from the $52,484 in 14 projects being financed by the Youth Investment Fund.
• Horse escapes blaze that caused $45,000 damage A Christmas Eve fire has left some Mary Lake area homeowners without a garage to house their workshop and horse.
• Get the right mix for holiday season events The Yukon Liquor Corp. has released Good Mix, a new booklet, in response to customer requests, to help hosts plan stress-free and enjoyable events.
• Mine firm must post more financial security An updated assessment of the proposed Wolverine mine shows the Yukon Zinc Corp. needs to post more financial security in its reclamation and closure plan.

December 23, 2007

• Donations continue to flow to Salvation Army Donations continue to flow to Salvation ArmyThe local branch of the Salvation Army is reporting a strong outcome to its Christmas fundraising efforts.
• Lots not headed for the taxroll Until there's a resolution to the survey problems with the Whitehorse Copper subdivision, the lots will not be added to the tax roll.
• Local cash registers were kept whirling The holidays are about togetherness and good cheer, of course, but let's face it: there is intense pressure to get friends and loved ones the perfect gift.
• Some political leaders staying, others leaving Like many of their constituents, the territory's political leaders are looking forward to spending the holidays surrounded by family, whether it's in the territory or Outside.
• Tour took Yukon musician into many Canadian homes Instead of the standard stage, curtain and arranged seating of most performance centres, one Yukon musician has been having the time of her life performing in strangers' living rooms.
• Man is charged following stabbing A 25-year-old Whitehorse man is facing a criminal charge of stabbing another man at a Riverdale residence early Sunday morning.
• Accused denied his freedom Yukon Supreme Court Justice Ron Veale has once again denied bail to a Whitehorse man facing charges of possessing and accessing child pornography as well as several firearms charges.

December 20, 2007

• Performers usher in Longest Night celebration For many in the North, the winter solstice is a day to be celebrated, as it means the return of the sun and the lengthening of the days thereafter.
• He has no one to blame but himself,' judge tells court A Haines Junction man has been sentenced to six months in custody and 18 months' probation from an incident dating back to March, and breaching his recognizance twice after that.
• College recruits educator Yukon College has hired an Albertan to fill the newly-created position of vice-president, education and training.
• Homeless puppies swelling shelter's pooch population While most stores can't keep hot items on their shelves this holiday season, the situation is starkly different at the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter.
• Toy-fixer spreads good cheer Santa's elves are understandably busy this time of year, so once again, a local toy-fixer is helping to ease the load.
• Agencies ready to lend a helping holiday hand Christmas excitement is apparent all over the city, from the frenzied shoppers, to the beautiful lights adorning Main Street. When it's snowing out, the scene can be as beautiful as a snow globe turned upside down.
• Historic sternwheeler receiving modern lighting In keeping with the times of environmental awareness, the SS Klondike is doing her part to become more energy-efficient.
• Liberals vow to change key northern tax deduction A federal Liberal government would change northern residents' tax deduction to be in line with the cost of living, it was announced this week.
• Firm enthusiastic about petroleum permit The newest addition to the Yukon's fledgling oil and gas industry is itself a new company on the block.
• Two local men face drug and bootlegging charges Local RCMP are attributing two arrests over the past couple of days to their crime reduction effort focused on street-level crime, criminal hotspots and alcohol offences.
• Plaque shows Faro's magic to residents On Dec. 13, the wall plaque titled The Magic Of Faro Town was formally presented to the Faro community.
• Family law information centre officially open Justice Minister Marian Horne says she is 'very proud' to be offering the services of the new Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) to Yukoners.
• Have you seen this trio of Yukoners? The public's assistance is requested in locating three Yukon residents wanted by the RCMP as of noon Wednesday.
• Make the season fire-safe, marshal urges On behalf of all Yukon fire chiefs, territorial fire marshal Marty Dobbin is urging Yukoners to put fire safety awareness at the top of their holiday to-do lists.
• Senior banker visits BMO staff, helps Salvation Army A Bank of Montreal senior staffer was in Whitehorse this week, part of a three-month tour with a goal of 80 branch visits.
• Porter Creek resident pursuing lot division Porter Creek resident Tom Mickey has applied to city council to subdivide his Centennial Street property into two lots.
• MLA raises questions about tele-health plan While the territory's Health and Social Services minister says a new telephone health service will be optional for Yukoners, Mayo-Tatchun's Liberal MLA remains concerned it will impact health care in communities.