Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Court hears about sex offenders programming Two Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) representatives testified about federal programming and supervision for sex offenders Wednesday in Yukon Supreme Court.
On Stage Tonight These are two members of the MAD (Music, Art and Drama) class
Dawsonites march to support Boushie family Dawsonites gathered at the Front Street Gazebo at noon Tuesday to join a group in Whitehorse demonstrating in support of the Boushie family in Saskatchewan.
First Nations fete landmark trek to Ottawa Feb. 14 was a day to celebrate the past, present and future of First Nation self-government in the Yukon.
Jobless rate fell in January: stats The territory’s unemployment rate dropped nearly two per cent over the course of a year from January 2017 to last month.
Yukoners push through overflow toward finish The race to the Whitehorse finish line continues as Day 12 of the Yukon Quest comes to a close.
Purchaser looking to expand mine’s lifespan Capstone Mining Corp. announced plans Wednesday to sell the Minto Mine to an upstart company, Pembridge Resources, listed on the London Stock Exchange.

More care urged in data handling, protection Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod-McKay is calling for the Yukon government to work harder to ensure the protection and proper handling of Yukoners’ private information.
Year of the Dog rung in The Yukon Chinese community organized the Year of the Dog celebration at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Saturday.
Yukoners protest Boushie case verdict “Justice for Colten.” “Communicate before Hate.” “Colonial Courts do not equal Justice.”
Quest action is picking up in Whitehorse Shipyards Park will be bustling with excitement over the next few days, with mushers arriving at the finish line of their 1,000-mile Yukon Quest journey.
Forensic psychiatrist testifies about offender A forensic psychiatrist testified in Yukon Supreme Court Tuesday about the risk assessment for a former Yukon man facing a dangerous offender designation.
Major water main break investigated City crews expect to know later today what caused a water main break under the Farmer Roberts building in the Quartz Road area close to Second Avenue.
Quest means family to second-placer Hall The Yukon Quest is more than a race for veteran musher Matt Hall,
Sentence leaves officer with no criminal record A former Whitehorse RCMP officer has been given a conditional discharge for a sexual assault charge related to his on-duty conduct.

Dangerous offender designation hearing begins for ex-Yukoner A 49-year-old former Yukon man is facing a dangerous offender designation for 27 charges related to child pornography and the sexual assaults of young girls.
Rookie racer learning about her foodie dogs Whitehorse musher Claudia Wickert is more than three-quarters of the way through her first 1,000-mile race with her young dog team.
Input sought for parks and rec plan Residents will soon be asked for their thoughts on the future of parks and recreation in Whitehorse with the city set to launch a one-month campaign for its 2018 master plan for the department.
Musher leaves hospital to reunite with family Alberta musher Jason Campeau was released from hospital last Friday and reunited with his dogs and family in Dawson City after being airlifted off the Yukon Quest trail.
Moore wins third Quest with all 14 dogs Alaskan musher Allen Moore has won his third Yukon Quest, arriving in Whitehorse at 7:59 this morning with all 14 dogs at the Shipyards Park finish line.
Local resident wins $100,000 Cameron Kos’ lottery win was a literal wish come true.
Whopping raises prove divisive for council A huge jump in remuneration is closer to becoming a reality for the next group of city councillors who will be elected in October.

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