Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

NDP presses for species at risk legislation The Yukon NDP has renewed its calls for the territorial government to adopt Species at Risk legislation.
Charges laid after shoplifting blitz A Whitehorse man stands charged with multiple crimes after a shoplifting binge.
Passenger safety pivotal to taxi bylaw changes Amendments to the taxi bylaw need to focus on passenger safety above all, the majority of city council indicated at their meeting Monday.
Correction In a story in Monday’s edition,
Mandate lifted for most YG workers The Yukon government lifted the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for most of its workers effective Monday.
Bilingual medical clinic to offer walk-in services Is there a doctor in the house – or legislature?
Second COVID-19 booster shots planned The Yukon government will begin offering a second COVID-19 booster shot on a limited basis beginning Apr. 12.

COVID numbers reflect slight improvement The latest COVID-19 numbers from the Yukon government and health officials are showing a slight improvement.
YukonU launches 2022-27 strategic plan The Yukon University board of governors has released a new strategic plan,
Dawson City’s tripod is ready for break-up The IODE’s ice pool is ready to begin selling tickets for the big event once again.
City hall renovation bids much higher than expected The City of Whitehorse is not yet releasing specific details about the bids received for the proposed city hall renovation project, says its communication manager.
Northern premiers discuss security with Trudeau Amidst fears that Russian international aggression could spill over into the Arctic, the three northern premiers conferred with federal government representatives during a virtual meeting on Monday evening.
Indigenous hiring preference policy extended The Yukon government will be extending its Indigenous hiring preference policy until 2029.
YG studying options for electrical rates issue Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker says the government is looking at four options to handle the growing agitation over Yukoners’ electrical bills.

Yukoners recognized through safety awards Eighteen Yukoners and one program were recognized early last month for their efforts to prevent crime and foster community safety through the 2020-2021 Community Safety Awards.
Scouts Receive Top Honours Commissioner Angélique Bernard presented three Scouts with the Chief Scouts Award on Friday.
YP seeks update on school bus safety School buses were on the mind of the Yukon Party last week in the legislature. Scott Kent brought the question to the fore.
Winged Wonders Returned Swan Haven, off Marsh Lake, opened Friday.
Stevens Quarry seen as potential gravel source A decision can still be made to include the Stevens Quarry as a primary gravel resource, says Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR) Minister John Streicker.
COVID numbers continue to rise Friday’s COVID-19 numbers indicate the increasing prevalence of the virus is continuing.
YukonWIM founder earns trailblazer award Whitehorse resident Anne Lewis, founder and president of Yukon Women in Mining (YukonWIM), has won the prestigious national Women in Mining Canada 2022 Trailblazer Award.
MLAs approve ‘innovative’ family legislation A new Child and Family Services Act received unanimous support last Thursday in the legislature.

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