Whitehorse Daily Star

September 17, 2019

• Workers’ compensation assessment rates in for change Assessment rates will change moderately in 2020 as the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board’s Compensation Fund nears its target range.
• Council briefed on intricacies of climate change motions There’s more to assessing the impact of the city declaring a climate change emergency than meets the eye, city council was informed at its meeting Monday evening.
• City poised to make major request for art The City of Whitehorse is set to release its largest ever request for proposals (RFaP) for public artwork.
• Charges laid against Watson Laker A Watson Lake man is facing multiple charges, Watson Lake RCMP said Monday afternoon.

September 16, 2019

• U.S. gov’t pushes ANWR drilling The U.S. Bureau of Land Management released its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) late last week.
• Teddy bears receive thorough inspections .
• Tutors Honoured For Dedication The L’Day Centre for Learning tutors were honoured for long service last Wednesday evening at the centre.
• Josie’s face reflected joy, humour sorrow, love The bronze bust of legendary Yukon storyteller Miss Edith Josie was unveiled at its new home on Main Street and Fourth Avenue last Thursday afternoon.
• Vote calendar: candidates have busy days ahead With the federal election officially called last Wednesday,
• Mount Sima subdivision issue is postponed In a split vote last Monday evening,
• Court approves YG quest for mine receivership The Yukon Supreme Court has granted the receivership request on the Wolverine Mine southeast of Ross River, as requested by the territorial government.

September 13, 2019

• Speaker brought 3% Project to local students “What kind of future do we want?”
• There are likely more lost films to be found There is going to be a search for lost old nitrate film stock in Dawson over the next five to 10 years.
• Netflix glassblower will star in fundraiser Leah Kudel, a glassblower from the Netflix series Blown Away, will participate in a fundraiser Saturday evening for the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition at Lumel Studios in Whitehorse.
• Unique tutor-learner pair receive literacy award Ted Ackerman, a tutor-volunteer with Yukon Learn, and Louie Smith, a Kwanlin Dün First Nation elder, are this year’s recipients of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
• Excitement surrounds new simulators A new simulation centre at Whitehorse General Hospital officially launched Thursday, and will aid Yukon health care workers in scenario training.
• Late fire season continues to have impacts The Alaska Highway was re-opened Thursday night after it was closed at 5 p.m. because of smoke coming off the Snag campground fire.
• Cannabis Yukon store to be butted out Oct. 17 The Cannabis Yukon retail store will close permanently on Oct. 17, exactly a year after it opened.
• New museum concept lands in Carcross for locals and visitors alike A group of Yukon aviation history enthusiasts is forging ahead with plans to restore the historic Northern Airways Ltd. (NAL) office in Carcross.
• Accused’s defence opts not to call witnesses The Crown has concluded its case against the man accused of murdering 25-year-old Adam Cormack in 2017.
• Apartments plans proceeding City council is advancing two proposals for new apartment buildings in the city.
• Data track number of bears killed, moved Yukon conservation officers relocated eight black bears and two grizzly bears between April 1 and Aug. 7, they reported Tuesday in their mid-season summary.
• A future subdivision, transit service among OCP feedback issues The city continues to move forward with the formulation of the next version of the Official Community Plan (OCP) to guide Whitehorse through to 2040.
• Correction Last week, the Star incorrectly reported the city owns a docking facility on Schwatka Lake.
• Frenzied demand for doctors creating frustrations When Georgina picked up the phone to make a doctor’s appointment through Whitehorse Medical Services last week, she knew, based on previous experience, the process wouldn’t be a smooth one.
• Boat fire victim doggedly rebuilding his life As autumn dawns, the Yukon’s piano man is facing tragedy with a spring in his step.
• Candidates’ campaigns kick into gear Ed. note: here, the Star takes an early look at the five candidates vying to become the Yukon’s next MP.