Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

A Chilly Challenge Yukon Ice Water Swimmers hosted their second annual Solstice Ice Dip on Tuesday evening at Chadburn Lake.
Mushers head for the mountain The Dog Powered Sports Association of the Yukon held a 20-mile fun run last Sunday.
First Nations School Board votes loom Eight school councils and communities will be voting in referenda on whether to join a new First Nations School Board next month.
City crews tackle major snowfall Apparently, Tuesday’s persistent snowstorm hasn’t caused too many problems for city road maintenance workers.
No new COVID rules planned for holidays The Yukon government is not bringing in any new restrictions for the holiday season, even with two new cases of the Omicron variant detected in Whitehorse.

Skies to explode with colour After a year’s absence, the City of Whitehorse will present a fireworks display this New Year’s Eve.
Distribute rapid COVID-19 tests, Yukon Party urges The Yukon government is coming under mounting pressure to change its stance on rapid testing for COVID-19.
RCMP officers recognized by MADD Canada Two Whitehorse RCMP officers were recently named recipients of MADD Canada’s RIDE (Recognizing Impaired Driving Enforcement) Award in the Yukon.
City presents Food for Fines donation Mayor Laura Cabott has presented a $3,575-cheque to the Whitehorse Food Bank and Kaushee’s Place, as part of the annual Food for Fines campaign.
Couple has business licence reinstated City council has agreed to reinstate the business licence of a Fish Lake Road couple who’d had it revoked because they did not have the proper permits for their dwelling.
Midnight Sun Drilling helps needy Yukoners Midnight Sun Drilling Inc. has donated $12,000 to local charities serving needy Yukon families this holiday season.
1220 covid case numbers The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Yukon continues to rise.

CanAge lauds shingles vaccine policy change CanAge, Canada’s national seniors’ advocacy Organization, is applauding a recent Yukon government announcement that the best-in-class shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is now available in pharmacies to all adults aged 65-79.
More families for the Share the Spirit Santa’s elves were busy Saturday delivering Christmas hampers to families around Whitehorse.
Clothing is put to good use For every winter coat donated through the Taku Sports Group 2021 Share the Warmth campaign,
Raising The Barr Jona Barr, left, and Jeremy Parkin host the CJUC Solstice Fundraiser Telethons this morning.
Couple’s lengthy evacuation nears an end It’s been more than five months since Andrea and Florian Lemphers have been able to live in their house on Shallow Bay.
Liberals iced trip before game was axed The Yukon Liberals will have to reschedule one of their biggest – and most controversial – fundraisers.
Pension reminder compared to Grinch The Yukon government has wished its public service workers who are on unpaid leave a merry Christmas – after a fashion.
Vaccine mandate is felt in Tagish The Tagish Fire Department has been left in an uncomfortable and untenable position with three members on unpaid leave... including the fire chief.

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