Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Program will subsidize Yukoners’ rents The federal and Yukon governments have teamed up to help hundreds of low to moderate-income renters meet their accommodation expenses.
Alternatives to Xplornet internet pursued The Yukon government is exploring alternatives to Xplornet internet – one option being Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellites, according to the minister of Highways and Public Works.
Maintain COVID-19 vigilance, Yukoners urged There have been no new cases of COVID-19, Dr. Brendan Hanley said during Wednesday’s weekly update on the pandemic.
Four charged after police operation Four people face charges after a high-profile RCMP operation conducted last Friday morning in Crestview.

Dawson will take over garbage service; expects growing pains The City of Dawson is reporting that its negotiations to establish a waste collection contract with Ed’s Repair and Services have been unsuccessful.
Peak power demand predicted to break record Yukon Energy is forecasting another record usage peak this winter.
Record snowfall delights some, annoys others Monday’s 41 cm of snow in Whitehorse caused highway closures and mass chaos.
City asked to help with refugee family Yukon Cares has asked city council to help support a refugee family by providing transit passes and passes to the Canada Games Centre.
Xplornet plans to extend its services The Yukon Party says it’s pleased that Xplornet Communications Inc. has agreed to extend its services to rural Yukoners beyond Dec. 31.
Department of Education left parents ‘scrambling’: MLA Schools stayed open on Monday through the heavy snowfall – but delayed communication left many parents wondering about closures and bus service.
Psychiatrists had pleaded for hospital security Psychiatrists have withdrawn their services from Whitehorse General Hospital until safety measures are improved in the secure medical unit.

French-language high school to open The new French-language high school in Riverdale is set to open this spring, according to the minister of Education.
Alaska wants Yukon travel restrictions eased for snowbirds The Alaskan governor is requesting a relaxation of border restrictions between Alaska and Canada for “snowbirds” travelling south for the winter.
Council asked to OK fines program City council is again being asked to approve the annual week-long Food for Fines program to support the Whitehorse Food Bank and Kaushee’s Place.
Airport reopens as big dig-out continues The Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport reopened at 3:34 p.m. Monday after it had been closed at around 11:00 that morning because of the heavy snowfall.

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