Whitehorse Daily Star

October 17, 2006

• Bell unveils cellular Internet service Bell Canada announced a major upgrade to its wireless network that it promises will address the current cell phone problems and offer new wireless services like mobile Internet browsing.
• Residential school hearing continues A black and white photo taken decades ago shows the students of the Indian Mission School standing in front of the building, lined up in rows, like many school photos.
• Candidates field questions from chamber and public The four candidates running for the mayor's office in Thursday's municipal election participated in a forum hosted by the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Monday.
• Eaton wants to see increased vibrancy downtown The need to ensure Whitehorse has a vibrant downtown is one of Brian Eaton's main motivations for seeking office in Thursday's municipal election.
• Stick says long-term planning is a priority After spending about 20 months in public office, Jan Stick says being re-elected on Oct. 19 will give her the chance to put everything she's learned to good use.
• Councillor candidates unfold positions at forum The eight people vying for the six council seats in Thursday's municipal elections were front and centre answering questions at an all-candidates forum hosted by the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Monday.

October 16, 2006

• $1.9 billion set aside to fund settlement Yukon Supreme Court was packed to standing room only today as Justice Ron Veale heard from lawyers on the proposed nationwide settlement for those who attended residential schools.
• Bison nuisance on Alaska Highway Conservation officers say woodland bison have started hanging around the Alaska Highway, endangering drivers, particularly at night when their dark brown fur blends well with the shadows.
• Election results will stand Following the recount of ballots in two of Yukon's territorial election ridings there will be no change in the final outcome of the Oct. 10 vote, says Jo-Ann Waugh, the assistant chief electoral officer.
• Kitz says he has an abundance of common sense Note: The following profiles provide a quick glimpse at the four candidates seeking the mayor's chair for the City of Whitehorse in this Thursday's municipal elections.
• Buckway says her leadership will be different In Whitehorse, Bev Buckway has been a student, a community volunteer, a barber and a councillor. And now, she is seeking to be mayor of the city she was born in.
• Bourassa says he's running on city council's record Ernie Bourassa was born in Whitehorse, raised in Whitehorse and has been the mayor of Whitehorse of the last six years.
• Barry says city is Canada's best-kept secret Robert 'Bobby' Barry was in Whitehorse for only a few weeks before deciding he would likely never return to his native Manitoba.
• Austin says there is still lots to do This is part of the series profiling the candidates for city councillor in Thursday's municipal elections. Eight Whitehorse residents are vying for the six councillor seats, and four are seeking the position of mayor.
• Roberts will push for more public input A resident of Whitehorse for more than 30 years, Florence Roberts is now seeking a seat as a city councillor.
• Chamber of Commerce hosting all-candidates forum The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all-candidates forum this evening to prepare for Thursday's municipal election.
• Klondike economy to be studied by local first nation and others DAWSON CITY It seems that the Klondike region may be the subject of several socioeconomic studies over the next year or so.

October 13, 2006

• Miracles & Marvels: books for the young and the young at heart Chris Caldwell and her brother, Doug Feltis, have come up with what Chris calls a retro-fairy tale, which they have self-published just to get the work out there for people to look at. Like a good many children's stories this one started out in oral form as tales that young Doug used to tell younger Chris many, many, many (okay, I'll stop now) years ago.
• NDP Leader visited Whitehorse, Dawson for Thanksgiving The charter aircraft swung by the town about 10:15 a.m. Sunday. About 45 minutes later, federal NDP Leader Jack Layton and local NDP candidate Jorn Meier slipped quietly into a pew at St. Paul's Anglican Church to take in the the rest of the Thanksgiving service, shaking hands during the sharing of the Peace and taking communion with the rest of the congregation.
• C.E. Gatchalian tackles touchy themes with style In person, Christopher Gatchalian belies the tough guy challenge that stares at you from the photograph on his website. He is engaging, polite, willing to deal directly with his audience of sixteen literature lovers gathered to hear him in the Dawson Community Library recently.
• 92 per cent of needles are returned, 6,000 aren't Needles. They're a nightmare for kids and irritant for adults. But a needle from a doctor is entirely different from a used drug needle hiding like a snake in the grass where children may play.
• Dawson's doctor-in-training begins her studies It's mid August, just a few short days before Aedes Scheer will be heading to Vancouver to pursue a childhood ambition that got sidetracked by Dr. Leonard McCoy when she was just a child.
• Longtime traffic officer leaves territory Whitehorse RCMP Sgt. Ross Milward was working in the Yukon for three years when he was called into the boss's office and told he had served his time in the territory.
• Fentie gets calls from PM, Jean Charest It's not every day that Quebec Premier Jean Charest calls you at home to ask for political pointers.
• Graham focused on planning, spending issue Running for third term as councillor, Doug Graham says the big issues he's focused on include development and spending.
• Myhre places priority on development of land This marks the beginning of a series over the next week profiling the candidates for city councillor in the upcoming Oct. 19 elections. Eight Whitehorse residents are vying for the six councillor seats, and four are seeking the position of mayor. Profiles of the mayoral candidates will be published early next week.
• Chamber awards had a community focus this year DAWSON CITY One of the major features of the Dawson City Chamber of Commerce's annual general meeting was the presentation of the chamber awards.
• Mayoral candidates put their issues upfront On October 19, the citizens of Whitehorse have a choice to make. Four citizens have put their names forward as mayoral candidates - Ernie Bourassa, Robert 'Bobby' Barry, Ray Kitz and Bev Buckway.
• Robert (Bobby) Barry: smoking bylaw Political newcomer Robert 'Bobby' Barry said he feels Whitehorse voters are ready for a new mayor and that's why his name is on the ballot.
• Ernie Bourassa: We need development' Incumbent mayor Ernie Bourassa is seeking re-election on Oct. 19. The two-term political veteran said he's proud of his record and is seeking a third term in office to finish the job he and his two respective council's have started.
• Ray Kitz: The taxpayer is number one Spurred on by supporters who he said feel there is a need for change, longtime Whitehorse firefighter Ray Kitz is running for mayor.
• Bev Buckway: It's about accountability' After one full term as a Whitehorse city councillor, Bev Buckway is running for mayor.
• Turner returns to Quest trail, feeling like a rookie' 'I kind of thought over was over, but it seems over may not necessarily have to mean over. Time out is good too.'
• City hall looking to crack down on off-road vehicles Bylaw Services is going to start policing ATVs driving on city roads and through city greenbelts.
• Arena name not what it's being called City workers should stop saying Stan McGowan when referring to a city arena, members of council heard Monday.