Whitehorse Daily Star

April 15, 2005

• Insane' spate of break-ins spurs action A rash of downtown break-ins and window smashings has gotten Whitehorse residents talking.
• Parks Canada opposes bridge site DAWSON CITY Parks Canada has come out in opposition to the territorial government's plans to build a bridge across the Yukon River at Dawson City.
• Rookie MLA rapped for escort' gibe Liberal Leader Pat Duncan and NDP Leader Todd Hardy say an off-mic remark by Yukon Party backbencher Brad Cathers in the legislature Thursday was offensive to many Yukoners who travel with family members or friends sent Outside for medical attention.
• Education DM leaves the job The deputy minister of Education has left the post, the Star has learned. Judy Moore was hired in 2002 under Pat Duncan's former Liberal government.
• Council not yet ready to hop aboard game The city will wait to decide how to take its turn in sponsoring the Yukon On Board game.
• Approve bids for Fish Lake land: resident Applicants for rural residential properties on Fish Lake Road should be approved, says a woman who has spent her life living there.
• Centre de la francophonie will expand The federal government will give $90,000 to the territorial government for the expansion of the Centre de la francophonie in Whitehorse.
• Two hundred beds ready for an emergency In the event of a large-scale emergency where homes need to be evacuated, 200 beds could be set up to provide a temporary residence for displaced Yukoners.
• Crown challenges pair's version of events A story told by two men charged with break and enter doesn't line up with the facts, the Crown told territorial court Monday.
• Paintings can be viewed A show of paintings called Winter to spring and other small stories is on display at the Cranberry Bistro on Wood Street.
• Small businesses fiscally generous The vast majority of small businesses in the Yukon donate to charities and community causes, according to a recent report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
• Taxes, debt on minds of businesses The top priorities of small businesses in the Yukon include the total tax burden, government deficit/debt, and government regulations.
• Latest IT spending is $5.8 M The 2005-06 Yukon capital budget includes a $5.8-million expenditure government-wide to upgrade computers, networks and information technology applications, Highways and Public Works Minister Glenn Hart noted recently.
• Man cleared for continental walk SKAGWAY City tourism director Buckwheat Donahue's request for a nine-month leave of absence from his job with the Skagway Convention and Visitors Bureau has been approved.

April 14, 2005

• It's my back yard, thank you very much!' When Jillian Hardie bought her home in Riverdale, her family paid an extra $10,000 compared to other houses in the neighbourhood for a property that sits next to a greenbelt.
• Clean up your act, Yukoners tell MLAs Yukoners want civility and respect in their legislative assembly, not another look at electoral reform, says a $124,000-report delivered Wednesday by former commissioner Ken McKinnon.
• Godsend' to help stricken dog groomer All About Dogs will be all about reopening next Tuesday.
• City looks to replace buses The City of Whitehorse is hoping it can acquire three buses for the price of one.
• Wall comes tumbling down; volunteer help may be needed An outer side wall at the Guild Hall came tumblin' down overnight Tuesday.
• Whitehorse-area pets part of Internet site The Humane Society-Yukon recently started listing its homeless pets on Petfinder.com, the oldest and largest database of adoptable animals on the Internet.
• MYSTERY FIRE AT FORMER BLACK RESIDENCE Two fires which last week destroyed the former George and Martha Black residence on First and Jarvis, are under investigation, fire chief Fred Blaker said today.

April 13, 2005

• Minister considers anti-bullying plan Education Minister John Edzerza will look into a suggestion for compulsory anti-bullying classes in Yukon schools, the minister confirmed Tuesday after question period in the legislature.
• Cabbie killer's sentence delayed A young Whitehorse man who has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder might have to wait until September to learn his fate.
• Accused is seeking release from jail A man charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Carcross hotelier is hoping to be released from jail next week.
• Public sector employment takes big leap Public sector employment has increased three times more than private sector employment in the last year, according to employment statistics for March.
• Man argues government defamed his good name Sa Tan is accusing the Yukon government of defaming his character.
• French language directorate set The Yukon government will soon establish a directorate of French language services, Premier Dennis Fentie said this week.
• April Wine to play in May May 20 will be a wonderful time to see April Wine, when the popular band will take to the stage of the Yukon Convention Centre.
• Snowfall records obliterated A combination of two weather systems has brought early-spring snow into southern Yukon and northern British Columbia.
• Lawyer causing accused, court some impatience Two young men facing charges after a large brawl broke out at the 202 Hotel last November are having a bit of trouble with their lawyer.
• Granger resident sticking to pursuit of landscaping David Hedmann says he plans to continue talking to officials with the city and territory so a proper landscaped buffer can be installed between the back of four Wilson Drive properties and Hamilton Boulevard.
• City will support downtown festival scheduled for July A downtown festival will get a $25,000-boost from the city.
• Accused ex-day care worker awaits verdict A former Whitehorse day care worker accused of possessing child pornography will have to wait until late May for a territorial court judge to decide his fate.