Whitehorse Daily Star

November 2, 2006

• Welfare deductions are wrong, NDP says The Yukon's policy of clawing back social assistance benefits of families receiving the National Child Benefit Supplement may be a violation of the territory's Human Rights Act, says NDP Leader Todd Hardy.
• Prestigious award surprises architects Two local architects are being honoured as Northerners of the Year by Up Here magazine for their stylish buildings that have improved the image of the North, says editor Jake Kennedy.
• Tenants need more protection, parties say Tenants living in substandard housing conditions have almost no legal protection in the Yukon, says the territory's Opposition leader.
• More consultation to be sought on bid for land The Yukon government is set to seek more input into the application by a big game outfit seeking certainty and tenure to 44 wilderness sites.
• Snowmobile hunting restriction lifted The ban on snowmobile use for hunting along the north section of the Dempster Highway has been removed.
• Porter Creek bench charrette to begin Sunday Community planning for one of the biggest development initiatives in the history of the Yukon will start Sunday.
• Heritage houses open to elements City workers plan to fix problems with the heritage homes lining the waterfront in Shipyards Park.
• One dead, one missing in river Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a snow machine accident that left one man dead and another missing on the Peel River in the Northwest Territories.

November 1, 2006

• People fear they will be evicted' An anti-poverty advocate is calling on the Yukon government to find the political will to institute housing standards to ensure adequate living conditions for citizens to protect their basic human rights.
• New Democrats sworn in, assume critic duties 'You have an important task ahead,' Yukon Commissioner Geraldine Van Bibber told the three NDP MLAs as they were sworn in at a ceremony early Tuesday afternoon.
• YEC formally proposes new power line Yukon Energy has officially filed its proposal for a new 172-kilometre transmission line between Carmacks and Stewart Crossing.
• Two vehicles' windows smashed Whitehorse RCMP are reminding residents to be cautious about leaving items in their cars, trucks or SUVs after two vehicles were broken into last night.
• Awards to highlight Crime Prevention Week This week began as a week of unveilings Monday as Crime Prevention Yukon launched the annual Crime Prevention Week.
• Dawson had deep distractions for designers DAWSON CITY Making over Berton House was a huge challenge for the Designer Guys Allen Chan, Matt Davis and Anwar Mukhayesh.
• Evening proved peaceful It didn't end up being a happy Halloween for all Whitehorse trick-or-treaters Tuesday night.
• Chief, council easily retain positions Chief Joe Linklater of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and the entire council has been acclaimed in what the chief is calling a vote of confidence.

October 31, 2006

• Busy lines frustrated some sports fans The first day of ticket sales for the 2007 Canada Winter Games concluded Monday and left some locals frustrated by the difficulty of getting tickets.
• The timing felt right,' says departing clerk Patrick Michael, the clerk of the territory's legislative assembly, is retiring from his job after 28 years of service.
• Youth shelter plans receive federal funds The Yukon Family Services Association is among four organizations across the country that have been granted federal cash to help deal with homelessness.
• Vehicle rolls at slippery roundabout In light of Monday's snowfall, one of the first of the season, Whitehorse General Hospital spokeswoman Val Pike is cautioning drivers to be careful on the roads.
• Keep Halloween safe, RCMP urge As ghosts and goblins get set to venture out in search of Halloween goodies tonight, Whitehorse RCMP are offering some advice to drivers, parents and trick-or-treaters to help make sure it's a safe Halloween for all.
• Pedestrian struck, injured A 41-year-old Whitehorse man has been charged with failing to stop at an accident after a pedestrian was hit while crossing Second Avenue last Saturday evening.
• New mayor looks forward to three years of work Whitehorse city council was officially sworn into office Monday night.
• Judge seeks answers on residential school deal Courts across the country will be getting answers to Yukon Supreme Court Justice Ron Veale's questions on the proposed compensation package for residential school survivors.
• Prospects of legislative sitting are uncertain The question of whether there will be a fall sitting of the 32nd legislative assembly still remains up in the air.