Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Mayor praises late commissioner’s achievements Mayor Dan Curtis paid tribute to the late Jack Cable to begin Monday’s city council meeting.
Paying His Respects Jack Cable is seen at the 2019 Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Canada Games Centre.
Communities’, First Nations’ funding enhanced Catherine McKenna, the minister of Infrastructure and Communities, has announced that the Yukon has received $17.25 million through the new Canada Community-Building Fund for the 2021-22 fiscal year, along with a top-up of $16.5 million.
Whistle Bend’s expansion is proceeding Development of Area C in the Whistle Bend subdivision is moving forward.
Discrepancies surface in Watson Lake’s COVID case count A large outbreak of COVID-19 in Watson Lake is jangling nerves while controversy is brewing over the numbers being reported.
Damp weather assists firefighting efforts A cooler, wetter weekend and Monday were just what was needed for Yukon Wildland Fire Management.

Southern Lakes levels receding Water levels on the Southern Lakes are continuing to drop, according to an update released this morning by the Emergency Co-ordination Centre.
Cypherfest on the street and stage The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre presented Cypherfest over the weekend.
Capsized boaters found safe on Marsh Lake Three people and a dog are safe after a boat capsized on Marsh Lake last Monday evening.
Council will vote on caretaker suites issue The city is considering expanding the number of caretaker suites for a new commercial-industrial development at 107 Titanium Way in the Marwell subdivision.
Child care gets major funding injection The Yukon and federal governments are forming a partnership that will be child’s play.
Worries expressed over easing of COVID rules As Yukon medical officials continue to report new COVID-19 cases daily, some First Nations are expressing serious anxieties about the pending relaxations in rules.

New campground building set for the spring The replacement of the main building at the Robert Service Campground is scheduled for next spring, city council was told at its meeting Monday.
Water levels are beginning to drop Water levels on the big lakes are receding, according to the most recent information recorded at 6 p.m. Thursday by the Emergency Coordination Centre.
Chappie and Mattie Chapman By Liesel Briggs
Millions in rental housing set for Whistle Bend It was with great fanfare that a new $22.2-million rental housing project was announced Thursday morning in Whistle Bend.
Remembering Shipyards Park’s spirited history Strolling along the delightful Shipyards Park river trail, with its manicured lawns, flowers and restored historic houses, one can enjoy a spic-and-span picture, garnished with high-end condos at each end.
Dancing Into Cypherfest The Heart of Riverdale will present Cypherfest this weekend.
RCMP assist canoeists in trouble Teslin RCMP responded to two stranded canoeists on July 15.
‘I’m just glad it turned out the way it did’ Thursday was just another day on the job for Scott McDougall.
Politicians fondly recall ‘Gentleman Jack’ Currie Dixon, the leader of the Yukon Party, was quick to pay tribute to Jack Cable on Thursday morning.
Cable remembered for integrity, public service Another Yukon giant has left us.

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