Whitehorse Daily Star

November 9, 2017

• Gov’t. increases its funding for family care agreements The Yukon government is enriching the financial assistance provided through Extended Family Care Agreements to match the funding levels that foster parents receive.
• Rockin' At The Festival The Ukes Of Hazard perform
• Redesigned curriculum is expressed in artwork Education Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee unveiled a visual art project Tuesday
• Exhibit Continues Jackie Dowell-Irvine
• City may lease shop space Coun. Betty Irwin says she’s looking forward to the day the city’s new operations building is opened
• MP ‘pretty excited’ watching Bill C-17 pass Bill C-17 is headed for scrutiny in the Senate after passing third reading in the House of Commons this morning.
• Government pressed on hospital beds shortage Based on comments from its Health and Social Services minister,
• Accused said death wasn’t accidental: witness More details about Chris Brisson’s death were revealed Wednesday in Yukon Supreme Court.

November 8, 2017

• Review begins into Yukon’s liquor laws The Yukon Liquor Corp. is launching a review of the territory’s liquor laws.
• Farmers of the Year praised for dedication Mike and Sylvia Blumenschein are the Yukon’s 2017 Farmers of the Year.
• Action On The Slopes Just prior to the current cold weather setting in,
• Play to feature performer doing 24 characters Larrikin Entertainment Ensemble will return to The Courts Theatre this evening to present Pamela Gien’s 2001 Obie Award-winning production The Syringa Tree.
• Environmental grant lures little interest Just one application coming in for the city’s environmental grant may save the city some money.
• Correction A story in Tuesday’s edition
• Mayor praises former fire chief for long dedication Mayor Dan Curtis praised former fire chief Kevin Lyslo at Monday’s council meeting for his more than two decades of service to the city’s fire department.
• Rush-Hour Collision City firefighters were among the emergency personnel who responded
• Yukon-headquartered firm is operating a mine in Congo A Yukon-headquartered company operating a copper-cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has raised questions about Yukon laws, tax havens, and the sanctity of the territory’s mining sector.
• Judge strikes down YG practice on land use fines A long-standing practice by the Yukon government related to fines for violations of land use regulations was struck down Tuesday.
• Consultation extended on recycling charges Industry concerns have prompted the Yukon government to extend consultation on updates to the Designated Materials Regulation (DMR).
• Accused’s ex-wife testifies about his behaviour It was an intense and emotional day Tuesday in Yukon Supreme Court during the second day of Darryl Sheepway’s trial.

November 7, 2017

• Early-Winter Recreation Mount Sima was busy with people skiing the bunny hill on Saturday.
• First World War hero celebrated The Whitehorse Legion and Yukon Historical and Museums Association (YHMA)
• Boyle, fallen Yukoners honoured A special party was held Saturday to celebrate the 150th birthday of Klondike Joe Boyle,
• Recycling fees stir business community worries Stakeholders in the Yukon tire and electronics sectors,
• Council questions pro-infill survey data City council will consider the rezoning of sites up for potential infill development on an individual basis.
• Court hears accused describe confrontation Details surrounding the August 2015 death of Christopher Brisson were revealed Monday in Yukon Supreme Court.