Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Smart Cities Challenge input sought Whitehorse residents are being invited to choose the one most crucial matter they want to see solved through technology.
Moves At The Marathon Heather Dotto, right, leads a dance class Sunday during the BYS Dance Marathon.
Community Wellness Court gets permanent funding The Yukon government will now provide the Community Wellness Court with permanent annual funding of $459,000, effective April 1.
Commissioner, Administrator Sworn In New Commissioner Angélique Bernard (left) and new administrator Adeline Webber
Programs registration put off Those hoping to get their kids signed up for summer camp at the Canada Games Centre,
Dancing For A Cause Jordan Retti, front,
NDP wants forensic audit of loan to YDC The Yukon NDP is calling for an independent forensic audit of a $39.2-million loan from the previous Yukon Party government to the Yukon Development Corp. (YDC),
Art admirers have much to see at arts centre Visitors to the Yukon Arts Centre last Thursday evening had the chance to see the openings of four art shows.
New Whistle Bend lots planned The Yukon government is releasing 80 lots in Whistle Bend,
City approves YG plan to create group home Council was unanimous Monday evening in voting to approve
Union hopes strike action can be averted City of Whitehorse workers could strike as early as Saturday after members sent their unions “clear strike mandates”.

Locals collect a cool $2,100 in popular snowmobile drop The dike was lined Friday afternoon as people gathered for one of the big crowd-pleasing events of the Trek Over the Top International Snowmobile Run: the sled drop.
Oil leases’ rush sale called ‘human rights crisis’ The Vuntut Gwitchin government says it’s “deeply troubled”
College celebrates donors, students’ success The hard work and achievements of 42 Yukon College students were celebrated last Thursday at a special event called Inspire: Student Success Celebration.
More than 1,000 attend fur event The past weekend’s unFURled event was a resounding success – proving there is still strong local support for the Yukon’s fur industry, organizers say.
Workshop debates 21st-century energy solutions Old Crow burns about 2.5 million litres of diesel fuel every year for heat and electricity.
Pillai accuses YP of ‘amazing financial misstep’ A $39.2-million loan from the previous Yukon Party government to the Yukon Development Corp. (YDC) has the current Yukon Liberal government raising a number of questions about its predecessor’s financial management and transparency.

Faro housing sales exceeded expectations It could be a busy renovations season in Faro this summer
Group pushes YG to embrace cleaner energy The Raven Recycling Society’s heating bill used to be about $40,000 a year for fuel.
Woman charged with murder A 20-year-old Pelly Crossing woman has been charged in connection with the Yukon’s first homicide of 2018.
Long-time city employee becomes manager After a year in the role of acting city manager, Linda Rapp will take on the role permanently.
Marking An Important Day Nicole Smith, left, and Linda Harvey perform Thursday evening
Slide proposed as heritage site Dawson’s council will be holding a public hearing on April 17 to gauge public reaction to the possible designation of the Moosehide Slide as a Municipal Historic Site.
Trek Over the Top marks its 25th year There were about 200 riders registered for the 25th annual running of the Trek Over the Top International Snowmobile Run this year.
Dealership takes on distracted driving Whitehorse Motors is taking part in a national campaign to eliminate a growing threat: distracted driving.
Supreme Court justice becomes Yukon’s acting commissioner Until new commissioner Angélique Bernard is sworn in on Monday,
Board discloses breach of privacy incident On two occasions in March 2017,
Trudeau appoints new commissioner Angélique Bernard has been appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the Yukon’s next commissioner.

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