Whitehorse Daily Star

May 30, 2018

• First Nations participated in a housing design workshop The Yukon Housing Corp. (YHC) and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) recently hosted a workshop to gather ideas about how to design multi-unit residential buildings in First Nations communities across the Yukon.
• Deadline extended for input on Red Ridge proposal The deadline for comments on a proposed diamond drilling exploration program in the Red Ridge area was extended last week,
• Council smooths way for better Cowley Creek roads Smoother roadways will be coming to the Cowley Creek subdivision this year after council approved awarding a $348,216 contract to Skookum Asphalt on May 22.
• Passing In Peace Unmarked military vehicles
• Northern B.C. bus service won’t include Yukon An interim long-haul bus service is being started in northern British Columbia by the province as Greyhound reduces and eliminates routes in the region – and the Yukon.
• Panel to review Child and Family Services Act The Yukon government announced six members to an advisory committee Tuesday that will review the territory’s act that governs children in government care, among other things.
• Man regains freedom after violating conditions A Whitehorse man has been released from custody after violating the terms of his conditional sentence.
• Charges pending in hit-and-run collision Whitehorse RCMP have found the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident Monday evening in the downtown area.
• Accused ex-cabbie faces 2019 trial A trial date has been set for a former Whitehorse taxi driver accused of sexually assaulting two women.
• City staff oppose townhouse development zoning City staff have recommended that council turn down a proposal to rezone a property in Whistle Bend that would allow for a townhouse development rather than the apartment housing it’s zoned for.
• Bicycle network plan pedalled to council The City of Whitehorse is encouraging more people to ride bikes, and thus have fewer vehicles on the roads.

May 29, 2018

• Start cycling, citizens urged The city has teamed up with Yukon Energy to encourage citizens to cycle to work or school.
• Yukon Party blocked from testifying on bill The Yukon Party is disappointed after being denied the ability to testify on a federal bill regulating firearms.
• Driver flees scene after collision with motorcycle Whitehorse RCMP are looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision that injured a motorcyclist early Monday evening.
• Roadside Observers A group of elk graze
• YG places whistleblower on extended leave The suspension of an employee worker who raised concerns internally about wrongdoing in Yukon government-run group homes left the government on the defensive Monday.
• Youth may be able to use dirt bike site Young ATV and dirt bike riders who don’t have a licence could soon have a place to ride if council agrees to a proposed new ATV bylaw.
• City to purchase new dump truck The city will spend $251,857 on a new dump truck.
• Changes proposed to Vehicle For Hire Bylaw More changes could be coming to the city’s Vehicle For Hire Bylaw in light of concerns local women’s groups have raised.
• Fallout from murders has been difficult: chief A 44-year-old Watson Lake man is facing one count of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder.

May 28, 2018

• Weekend Relaxation These two young grizzly bears
• Burning permits have been suspended Burn permits have been suspended in the Whitehorse, Carmacks and Haines Junction fire districts.
• No one injured in Skagway slide A large rock struck the safety fence above the railroad dock last Wednesday morning, but officials believe no one was injured.
• Waiting For An Opportunity A gull sits on the Carcross foot bridge
• Proposed gas station under review The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) is reviewing all the information that has been submitted on a proposed gas station and convenience store on the Alaska Highway.
• Honouring A Leader A memorial service for Joe Linklater was held Sunday afternoon at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse.
• Man freed after recognizance breach Whitehorse resident Corey Russell Domenichini has been released from custody following a recognizance breach.
• Ground broken for waterfront condo project Ground broken for waterfront condo project
• Elections Canada chooses new returning officer The territory is set to get a new Elections Canada returning officer, the Star has learned.
• Delay in tax details may be harmful: expert The territory’s delay in receiving details on the federal carbon price policy less than year leading up to its implementation could have a string of other repercussions, one mining executive warns.
• Kennel weighs next move after losing appeal The Tagish Kennel appeal has been dismissed.