Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

COVID-19 numbers on the downslide The official number of COVID-19 cases in the territory continued to dip on Wednesday.
Ombudsman may be Alberta-bound Yukon Ombudsman Diane McLeod-McKay is likely to be soon departing the territory for Alberta.
George Black ferry is back in the river The George Black ferry was launched at 6:35 this morning, according to Jim Regimbal, the territory’s Northern Area Superintendent of Highways.
Tension cracks spur more escarpment closures New closures are required at the base of the escarpment in the downtown area after several new tension cracks were observed, the City of Whitehorse said at noon Wednesday.
Former educator enters not-guilty pleas A former Hidden Valley Elementary School educational assistant has pleaded not guilty to seven charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of two students.
NVD makes huge donation to university Northern Vision Development (NVD) has donated $1 million to Yukon University.
Elliott leaves chief medical officer role Dr. Catherine Elliott is no longer the acting chief medical officer of health for the Yukon.

Company proposes abandoning pipeline segment Westcoast Energy is planning to abandon 54 kilometres of pipeline in southeast Yukon.
Showcasing Yukon dancers’ talents Photo Spread
Department confirms COVID’s presence in schools The Department of Education agrees with the Yukon Association of Education Professionals that COVID-19 is continuing to have have a significant presence in territorial schools.
Dawson prepares for the Gold Show’s return After a two-year absence due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Dawson City International Gold Show will be back again this weekend.
YG inconsistent on federal housing funds, YP says The Liberal government and the Yukon Party official Opposition are back to sniping at each other this week.
Transit fares are thrown under the bus The wheels on the buses are going to go round and round – for free.

Author to do reading Thursday Yukon author Syrena Oswald recently published her first children’s book, Foxee con and the Yukon gang! Flagons and dragons and chains…oh my!
Gwich’in Nation leaders are in Washington Leaders of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation are joining other Gwich’in leaders from Northwest Territories and Alaska in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for restoring protections of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
Exhibits to celebrate Asian Heritage Month The Hidden Histories Society Yukon is inviting Yukoners to celebrate Asian Heritage Month.
Virus numbers still falling COVID-19 cases in the Yukon continue to drop, according to the official government figures.
Bears are awake and active in the Yukon Conservation officers are reminding the public to be bear-aware when enjoying the outdoors.
‘Minor catastrophe’ of fire sees resort evacuated After a full week of being open to the public, the new Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs facility was evacuated Monday afternoon after a fire broke out.
Preserve welcomes bison calves After some tragic luck with newborn animals over the last eight months, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve has welcomed two new bison calves.

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