Whitehorse Daily Star

June 20, 2018

• Plans on for at least one Arctic university The world’s only northern nation without some form of Arctic university may soon have three of them.
• Contentious debate dominated planning meeting It’s entirely safe to say that last Thursday’s meeting called to discuss draft zoning regulations for West Dawson and Sunnydale did not go as planned.
• Declaration of Commitment called historic moment Three governments signed a Declaration of Commitment on Tuesday, the first of its kind in the territory.
• Experts sound out damaged pipe organ’s future More than a year ago, fire severely damaged and silenced the pipe organ at Trinity Lutheran Church.
• City will purchase a new loader The city will spend nearly $360,000 on a new loader after council voted last week to award a contract for the supply of a loader to Finning Canada.
• RCMP seize cash and drugs from vehicle Whitehorse RCMP seized cash and drugs after stopping a vehicle last Friday night.
• Townhouses should proceed, city staff say City staff are recommending that council move ahead with rezoning to allow for a 10-unit townhouse development on Keewenaw Drive.
• Proposed rezoning emerges for new downtown fire hall City council could have zoning approval for a new fire hall in place by early August.
• As summer dawns, YLC boosts its prices Yukoners will have to dig a little deeper into their pockets on Canada Day

June 19, 2018

• Bicycle network plan adopted A newly adopted bicycle network plan will be part of the considerations when it comes to planning out new road design, construction, rebuilding and resurfacing in the city.
• First Nations school in Carcross under discussion The territory’s second Yukon Forum of the year wrapped up Monday, with the possibility of a First Nations school raised.
• Dog and friends vie for ribbons at annual show The 47th annual Yukon Kennel Club Dog Show took place last weekend at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre.
• Public warned about disease hitting sheep The territorial government is encouraging the public to help monitor the state of a bacteria that may have contributed to the death of a particular breed of Alaska caribou.
• Public warned of latest scam The Yukon government is reminding territorial businesses to stay alert to potential telephone scams in light of an alleged incident in Whitehorse.
• More teachers take government to court Three more substitute teachers have filed litigation against the territorial Department of Education for allegedly unpaid wages.
• Missing man found in wilderness A missing man was found by the Watson Lake RCMP last Saturday following a five-hour search.
• Preserve temporarily closed after visit from bears A popular tourist site was temporarily closed last week after a family of grizzly bears broke in to the Yukon Wilderness Preserve.
• Riders could avoid downtown trips under bus plan There could be a long road of changes ahead for the city’s transit system if council moves ahead with a proposed master transit plan.

June 18, 2018

• Council briefed on B&B plans Approving a proposed conditional use application for a property on War Eagle Way would allow a local family to pursue their dream of owning and operating a bed and breakfast, thus contributing to the territory’s tourism industry.
• Council clears way for proxy voting Whitehorse voters will have the option to appoint a proxy to cast their ballot in the Oct. 18 municipal election.
• Cruising the show Photo Spread
• Updated taxi regulations moving forward A set of new regulations for taxis in Whitehorse is closer to becoming a reality
• Accused appears in court The man accused of murdering Wendy Carlick and Sarah MacIntosh was back in court Friday.
• MP not hearing us on gun law: YFGA A local association is upset with a federal bill intended to tighten firearms legislation, saying the Yukon’s lone MP is failing to stand up for residents.
• Ambulance was being returned, family says The family of Elizabeth Boyd has released a statement regarding her death from a highway rollover incident early last Wednesday.
• ATV bylaw passes first two readings The city is closer to having new regulations around off-road vehicles
• ‘I wish to be paid for the time worked’ A substitute teacher is taking the territorial Department of Education to small claims court for $5,710.28 in unpaid wages.