Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Historic dispatch had Yukon tech angle History was made Wednesday in Whitehorse when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge used Telegraph to Tweet technology at the Telegraph Office on the MacBride Museum grounds.
Eagle Gold proponent optimistic about funding Victoria Gold president John McConnell remains optimistic
Royals were relaxed and approachable in Carcross Though the royal tour of the territory lasted fewer than 24 hours,
First Nations without claims are hindered: report The three Yukon First Nations without land claim agreements
Vital United Way fundraiser breakfast is set for Friday Tomorrow morning, the Yukon government will host the annual United Way breakfast in Whitehorse.
Ex-correctional officer offers an emotional apology for his crime Michael Gaber, a former correctional officer, will serve two years in a federal penitentiary.

Premiering This Evening Nathan Howe, Colin Dingwall and Dakota Hebert (left-right) perform in Salt Baby, opening tonight at The Old Fire Hall.
Yukoners receive awards from MADD Canada The Yukon was well-represented when Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada announced its national awards last weekend.
OCP change OKed for Cousins area A proposed subdivision for a 2.5-hectare property in the Forestview area
Children welcomed, bade goodbye to royals Local children associated with three charities that support and celebrate children and youth presented flowers to the Duchess of Cambridge after she and her husband, Prince William, touched down Tuesday evening at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
‘I think the royal couple is just fantastic’ There were hundreds of them.
Special couple left some ‘shaking with excitement’ Yukoners arrived en masse this morning to greet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in downtown Whitehorse and show off some of the territory’s top young talent as a street festival began on Front Street.
Royals send office’s first message in 80 years If the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wondered whether the telegraph machine at the MacBride Museum would autocorrect any mistakes before it transmitted their Morse code message to Twitter, they can rest easy.

Trial becomes bogged down with delays Another procedural twist has stalled the start of the five-day trial that was to begin Monday morning between the Ross River Dena Council and the federal government in Whitehorse.
Getting Into The Spirit Of Things Commissioner Doug Phillips
Council meetings schedule will change January is still months away,
A Return Engagement Whitehorse firefighters
Community festival to celebrate Yukon youth The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Gov. Gen. David Johnston will take part in a community festival tomorrow morning on Main and Front streets.
Woman is found dead A 23-year-old Gibbons, Alta. woman died near Beaver Creek over the weekend.
Council opts to review art-buying policy A review of the city’s art purchasing policy can begin after council voted 6-1 Monday evening in favour of looking at the policy.
Yukoners speak out on electoral reform An opportunity to shape the voting process doesn’t come around often.
Report is ‘starting point for our conversations’ Amid fanfare Monday leading up to this week’s royal visit,

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