Whitehorse Daily Star

November 9, 2005

• Even talking is a bit of a chore' This morning's devastating fire destroyed what may not be a monolith to the downtown commercial core but certainly a cornerstone in the city's manufacturing sector.
• Three youth charged after home break-in Three youth have been charged by the Whitehorse RCMP with breaking into a home in the Riverdale area Tuesday.
• Police rules weren't followed, inquest told The night Heather Benson died in RCMP custody, some regulations were not followed, a coroner's inquest heard Tuesday.
• Resident urges referendum on the future of green spaces The residents of Porter Creek would like to join with citizens from across the city to hold a referendum on the future of green spaces in the City of Whitehorse.
• Get out and support the Legion' In recognition of the Year of the Veteran, the Star is publishing a series of six articles highlighting the experiences and sacrifices made by Yukoners over the last 65 years.
• Premier's itinerary does not include Washington Premier Dennis Fentie says he won't be going to Washington, D.C. in support of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
• Bridge, good; location, bad,' board told DAWSON CITY On the final day of the recent Yukon Territory Water Board hearing into bridge construction in Dawson, arguments continued to focus on issues of flood potential, changes in sediment buildup, impact on fish habitat and waste water management.
• Cotler prepared to toughen gun laws Federal Justice Minister Irwin Cotler said Tuesday while Canada has some of the toughest gun laws among western democracies, he's prepared to bring in even stiffer penalties if that's what his provincial counterparts want.
• Diamond mine's production slips YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T (CP) The Diavik Diamond Mine produced about 2.18 million carats of diamonds in the third quarter, fewer than in the second quarter but bringing year-to-date production to about 6.44 million carats.

November 8, 2005

• Insurance broker faces set of charges Whitehorse insurance broker Joanne Walker has been charged with several counts of criminal fraud, the RCMP said Monday afternoon.
• Widower still awaiting response to lawsuit The widower of a woman who died while in RCMP custody in the Yukon two years ago is tired of the federal government's lagging response to his concerns.
• Free parking for veterans inappropriate: councillor A suggestion that city council should continue to permit war veterans to park in Whitehorse for free is a bad idea, Coun. Dave Stockdale said Monday night.
• Help the ANWR cause, premier is urged Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Joe Linklater says he wants Premier Dennis Fentie's support to help sway the pending vote in the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
• Councillor won't swallow food-for-fines suggestion An idea to have money from Whitehorse parking offences go to charity instead of the city is a bad idea, says Coun. Dave Stockdale.
• Cotler eyes aboriginal, northern justice issues Canada is committed to looking at justice from a northern perspective and developing strategies to address the concerns of aboriginal people, says federal Justice MInister Irwin Cotler.
• Ottawa is open to tougher gun laws Federal Justice Minister Irwin Cotler says he's ready to bring in tougher sentencing for gun crimes if he can get agreement from his provincial and territorial counterparts this week in Whitehorse.
• Vet remembers friendship, camaraderie In recognition of the Year of the Veteran, the Star is publishing a series of six articles highlighting the experiences and sacrifices made by Yukoners over the last 65 years.

November 7, 2005

• Aggravating' factors cited in cabbie's killing Michael Hamilton will have to serve at least 13 years of his life sentence for killing Brian Wheldon before he's eligible for parole, Justice Leigh Gower ruled on Friday afternoon.
• RCMP seek public's help in identifying man's body An unidentified body was found on Grey Mountain on Saturday evening, Whitehorse RCMP say.
• Former Yukoner's bail extended VANCOUVER (CP) A judge has extended accused murder suspect John Graham's bail to next June 23 as the former Whitehorse resident fights extradition to the United States in the death 30 years ago of an Indian activist.
• Man's killer is ordered to serve three-year term A woman who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of a 28-year-old man in Pelly Crossing will serve three years in prison.
• Trailer removed from mine claim Responding to a deadline set down by Mayor Ernie Bourassa, a miner has moved a trailer off his claim off the Mayo Road.
• The Korean War: It was trench to trench' In recognition of the Year of the Veteran, the Star is publishing a series of six articles over the next week highlighting the experiences and sacrifices made by Yukoners over the last 65 years. The first one appeared on Friday.
• Man who committed fraud returns to court A local business owner who recently pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud was in Yukon Supreme Court last Thursday for allegedly breaking the rules of his sentence.
• Protecting the past with the future The Han, Southern Tutchone and Tagish languages are being revitalized and protected through an innovative, on-line approach that becomes accessible by the public on Friday.
• Jobless figure creeps back from a historic low After hitting a historic low last month, the Yukon's unemployment rate is back on the rise.
• Parties are comfort stops for our career politicians I was around here in the mid-'70s when party politics for the territory were first being discussed.