Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

COVID-19 numbers on the upswing The Yukon’s COVID-19 numbers have seen a large increase this week.
Parties strike down bid to honour Queen’s long reign After a protracted and, at times, passionate debate Wednesday in the legislature, a private member’s bill from the Yukon Party asking for a commemorative medal to be struck marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign was voted down.
Indigenous change makers gather in person in Carcross More than 310 people have gathered Wednesday and today in Carcross for the third annual Yukon First Nation Education Conference “From Cradle to Community Member – A Full Circle Vision for Indigenous Education”.
Improved winter access to cemetery sought The city is being asked to consider opening the Grey Mountain Cemetery one day a week during the winter for vehicle access.
Policing priorities survey available Whitehorse RCMP are looking to the public for recommendations on policing priorities for 2022-23, through a survey that will be available until Apr. 8.
Bill lends more support to LGBTQ2S+ students A motion to amend the Education Act to offer some additional resources to LGBTQ2S+ was debated Wednesday in the legislature.

Fundraiser Set For Friday A Yukon Musicians for Ukraine fundraiser has been planned for Friday evening at the Local Bar.
Thaw di Gras endured in spite of wind and snow Thaw di Gras weekend was a busy time in Dawson, in spite of changeable weather.
Trouble On The Hill A single-vehicle collision at approximately noon Tuesday at the intersection of Two Mile Hill and Range Road brought out a host of emergency responders.
Four-year municipal terms pondered Whitehorse city council is considering recommending the term of municipal office be extended from three years to four years.
$800,000 revamp planned for centre Government officials at three levels today announced the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre will soon be getting a complete, $800,000 redesign.
Good Samaritan assaulted RCMP officers arrested three Whitehorse residents following a traffic incident and assault last Wednesday near Watson Lake.
COVID claims life of 24th person Another Yukoner has died of COVID-19.
City must better prepare for a wildfire, council is warned The city needs to put a greater effort into FireSmarting the community, says Yukon forestry consultant Dave Loeks.
Government unveils power bill rebate A new $150 rebate for Yukoners to be applied to electricity bills had tempers flaring Tuesday in the legislature.

Long Ago Yukon speaker series continues The fifth Long Ago Yukon on-line lecture in the 2021-22 speaker series will be presented by Dr. Michael Schillaci.
Many drivers ticketed during blitz Whitehorse RCMP are warning drivers on area roads, such as Hamilton Boulevard, to slow down.
Vaccination rule still applies to workers in high-risk settings As of April 4, COVID-19 vaccination will continue to be required for employees, contractors and volunteers working in high-risk settings in the Yukon.
New format presided over Whitehorse Connects The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition hosted “Whitehorse Connects Around Town” today.
Petition demands more climate change action The New Democrats are endorsing a petition from territorial environmental groups calling for more action on climate change.
Business licences revoked for taxi companies The City of Whitehorse’s Bylaw Services department has revoked the business licences for Premier Cabs, as well as for Grizzley Bear Taxi, following “numerous violations” of the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, the city said late this morning.
NDP calls for territorial transportation system The New Democrats are calling on the territorial government to establish a Yukon transit system.

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