Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Municipal leaders receive AYC awards If any community has had to come up with strategies to deal with the boom and bust of Yukon economic cycles, Faro would be that town.
Scammers are impersonating police Yukon RCMP are warning the general public of fraudulent phone calls which appear to be coming from the police.
Celebrated athlete, activist in city today The city will play host to one of Canada’s most celebrated accessibility advocates this evening.
Fire destroys old cabin and car Carcross RCMP are investigating a case of suspected arson on Mother’s Day.
Whistle Bend garden plans fertilized Plans for Whitehorse’s newest community garden received a boost this week with a $500 donation from its neighbours.
Skyline Apartments owner lands in court Tummel Holdings Ltd. was in territorial court Tuesday to deal with violations of the Whitehorse Emergency Services Bylaw and Fire Prevention Act at the Skyline Apartments in Riverdale.
Territory loses celebrated conservationist The territory lost one of its most celebrated conservationists this week.
Fine for distracted driving increases to $500 from $250 Speeding, careless and distracted drivers: take note.

Here's How It's Done Robyn Burnett,
Local gov’t. is closest to the people: FCM head Jenny Gerbasi, the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), was most enthusiastic about getting to attend this year’s Association of Yukon Communities’ (AYC’s) annual general meeting last weekend.
Freedom regained Nick Guenette releases a bird
Run for Mom a popular event The Whitehorse 20th Annual Run for Mom took place Sunday.
Just Visiting Four U.S. army Chinook helicopters landed Sunday afternoon
Street to close for FireFit championships Starting Thursday,
COPA for Kids event goes May 26 Flight 106, the local chapter of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA), will host its popular COPA for Kids event on May 26.
Townhouses plan provokes numerous concerns A limit of five units would be set on a proposed townhouse development on 12th Avenue if city council goes forward with staff’s recommendation for a zoning change.
Bylaw sets out rules for pending election bylaw A city councillor has raised questions about the use of proxy votes in the next civic election.

Kathleen Lake access road closed The Kathleen Lake access road in Kluane National Park and Reserve is closed until Thursday due to conastruction related to road upgrades.
Packed Permises The Little Footprints Big Steps Gala Garage Sale Haiti Fundraiser
New AYC executive maintains its rural nature The clock was counting down the minutes and Husky Bus was waiting outside to take some of the delegates to the airport.
A Popular Destination The Little Footprints Big Steps Gala Garage Sale Haiti Fundraiser
MADD presentation proving powerful As students across the territory head into the last few weeks of class time and start planning parties to celebrate the end of the school year,
Grass Burns Firefighters were summoned to a grass fire by Christ the King Elementary School at about 8:30 p.m. Friday.
City council OKs purchase of cage to shore trenches The city has added another $20,000 to its capital budget as it gets set to purchase a new trench shoring cage.
Corrections In the story titled “First Nations split $600,000 in resource royalty” published last Tuesday,
All towns can be vulnerable to fire, AYC told Fires like the one in Fort McMurray, Alta. in 2016 can be devastating and dangerous events.
Court reviews conditions of youth’s release The youth convicted for the death of 17-year-old Brandy Vittrekwa is set to be released next month.

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