Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Candidates selected for climate change panel A diverse group of 13 young climate leaders have been selected to form the Yukon government’s first Youth Panel on Climate Change.
Council proceeding with detailed rules update City council is moving forward with an update to the rules and guidelines that govern members of council and the conduct expected of them.
Yukoners laud Biden’s move to protect the ANWR Yukon MP Larry Bagnell and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation are hailing the new Biden administration’s move to prohibit oil and natural gas leasing activities in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Smooth sailing for anti-COVID-19 measures: premier, MD Yukon officials say all is well with the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as they gave their weekly briefing on the virus on Wednesday afternoon.

Wilson-Raybould’s cabinet career had local roots The second edition of the annual Yukon First Nations Education Conference kicked off this morning with a wide-ranging conference call with Jody Wilson-Raybould, an Indigenous icon and former Justice minister and attorney-general.
Harvey's Hut Harmonies Harvey’s Hut, located along the Mount McIntyre ski trails,
University honours its founding president Dr. Karen Barnes, Yukon University’s founding president and vice-chancellor, has been honoured with the title president emerita by the YukonU Board of Governors.
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Sound Recording Fund changing The Yukon government is engaging with the territory’s music industry to update and modernize the Sound Recording Fund.
Project proponent seeks relaxed rules for parking The city has received a request to relax parking requirements for a four-storey affordable housing development planned for 410 Cook St.
City judges $294,345 as uncollectible City administration is bringing forward a bylaw to write off as uncollectible $294,345 in money owed to the city, the lion’s share arising from outstanding bylaw fines and court fees between 2008 and 2013.
Procurement plan consultation called inadequate The Yukon government’s new First Nations procurement policy is still enmeshed with controversy.

Shingles, HPV vaccines available at pharmacies Shingles and HPV vaccines are now available in pharmacies, the Yukon government said Monday.
New tax regime sought for renewable energy projects Three companies are asking city council to consider a new property tax structure for renewable energy projects to assist with the affordability of projects.
Faro to receive new RCMP detachment The Yukon government is moving forward with the replacement of another community RCMP detachment in the territory.
First Nation Education Conference goes this week Whitehorse – This week, hundreds of people are gathering – in online and virtual venues – for the second annual Yukon First Nation Education Conference.
Yukon University board welcomes seven new members Yukon University’s board of governors is growing.

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