Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Hanson confirms her retirement from politics Longtime NDP MLA Liz Hanson announced her upcoming retirement from politics today.
Vuntut Gwichin First Nation loses two more councillors Although information is limited, it appears the Vuntut Gwichin First Nation in Old Crow has a governmental crisis on its hands.
Vaccine recipients make Yukon medical history The first two people in the Yukon to receive the new Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 said it was a breeze.
Yukon MLAs have stayed put, parties say With politicians and government staff members under fire all over Canada for ignoring health provisions pleading against non-essential travel, it appears as if the Yukon has avoided the imbroglio so far.
Organization seeks a city tax write-off A Whitehorse non-profit organization is asking city council to write off $68,672 it owes because of a contractual obligation, council heard at its meeting on Monday.

Old bear put down near Kathleen Lake Residents around Kathleen Lake can breathe a little easier with the news the grizzly bear being monitored by conservation officers was destroyed last Thursday.
Yukon government announces latest arts funding recipients The Yukon government has released the list of the latest recipients of $321,229 in funding through its Arts Fund, Advanced Artist Award and On Yukon Time programs.
Local birders flock to see marvel in the Junction Courtesy of Haines Junction birders, Canada likely has a new bird species.
Commissioner’s Levee 2021 Commissioner Angélique Bernard’s annual levee was virtual this year.
Four new COVID cases emerge as needles begin After a two-week hiatus, COVID-19 cases have sprung up again in the Yukon, as the vaccine program began today.

Draft Yukon Mineral Development Strategy released A final draft from the Yukon Mineral Development Strategy (YMDS) is heading to the public.
Police find body of child following N.W.T. house fire RCMP say they have located the body of a child following a house fire in Fort Providence.
RCMP investigating contaminated beef products Yukon residents may have a beef with this information.
Legion welcomes emergency funding from Ottawa The Whitehorse Legion (Branch 254 of the Royal Canadian Legion) has received $11,919 from Veterans Affairs Canada to help cope with COVID-19 pandemic challenges.
National honour surprised former Yukon premier Former Yukon premier Tony Penikett was just as surprised as anyone when he was told he was joining the Order of Canada.

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