Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Projects help curb violence against women, girls The Yukon government has awarded more than $300,000 to six organizations to support the prevention of violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Tuning Up Marshall Buyck, left, and Jeremy Linville
Mountain biking history rolls into public view It’s no secret that the Yukon has a strong mountain biking community and an ever-growing trail network that cyclists continue to ride and build on.
Summer of 2017 has claimed dozens of bears The number of problem bears shot so far this summer around the territory is continuing to rise.
Gasoline thrown through window, set alight A woman has been charged after an alleged arson incident Wednesday afternoon at a Whitehorse apartment complex.
Trudeau poised for first visit in four years Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to visit Whitehorse Friday and Saturday

Food for Learning Association issues alert about solicitations The Yukon Food for Learning Association
Calgarian pursuing the peak in big fundraising initiatives A Calgary man is hiking 150 mountains in the hopes of raising $15 million for 150 charities.
Yukon to be represented at skills event in Abu Dhabi Yukoner David Lister,
Correction Tuesday’s edition
Father-son team receives Filmmakers Fund grant Christopher Healey and his son, James,
Cabinet extends oil and gas permits The territorial cabinet has extended at the last minute six oil and gas permits that were scheduled to expire at midnight.
Facility called crucial to Yukon’s well-being When Nancy Kidd speaks about the new continuing care facility in Whistle Bend, it’s with enthusiasm.
Greyhound cites declining ridership for decision Travel by Greyhound Bus in and out of the territory could become a thing of the past

Demonstrating How It's Done Whitehorse artist Nicole Bauberger
Fun In Another World Youth from the Heart of Riverdale Community Centre
Local youth took advanced aviation technology course Becoming a pilot is more than just learning how to fly.
Getting It Just Right Almar Cabardo roasts a pig
City has been looking for wrong waste habits In its efforts to increase waste diversion aand prolong the life of the local landfill,
Safety First Youngsters take part last Friday in a Back to School Safety Fair
Higher expenditure for Marwell lift station has been cleared by council City council has approved upping the spending on work to fix up the Marwell lift station.
Man making lengthy push to end homelessness Joe Roberts knows what it’s like to live on the streets of Vancouver.
Atlin man dies after vehicle rolls over near Jake’s Corner An Atlin, B.C. man has been killed after a single-vehicle rollover on the Alaska Highway in the Yukon.
Women cite what works for, against their safety New survey results give insight into how women and girls perceive personal and community safety in Whitehorse.

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