Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Five paddlers safe after Kathleen River rescue Yukon RCMP and a Capital Helicopters pilot rescued five stranded paddlers and a dog from the Kathleen River last Saturday.
Accessible duplexes open in Mayo, Carmacks Mayo and Carmacks residents are enjoying the presence of new accessible duplexes in their villages.
Old Crow evacuated as strong winds expected The remote community of Old Crow began evacuating on Wednesday afternoon due to area wildfires.
Mayo mayor remains in village, doubling as firefighter Trevor Ellis, Mayo’s mayor and fire chief, is in the village working to do what’s needed to prepare for the possibility of the Talbot Creek wildfire closing in on the community.
Tipping fees holiday extended for Southern Lakes, Deep Creek regions The Yukon government is extending the waiving of tipping fees until Sept. 3 for brush, trees and clean wood brought to several rural landfills during normal business hours.

Yukon volunteers accompany medical aid to Ukraine Ed. note: the first two parts of this three-part series were published last Friday and last Monday.
Mayo wildfire sparks emergency declaration The Yukon government has now declared a state of emergency in response to a wildfire burning near Mayo and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun community.
Federal minister makes low-carbon cash announcement The federal government is pumping more money into the Yukon with an announcement of a $44.8-million investment to help pay for conversions to cleaner heating systems and other climate-friendly projects.
Council advised to approve housing plan Several concerns were brought up regarding the Range Point Joint Master Plan at Monday’s city council meeting.

Work continues to protect Mayo from wildfire Thirty-four firefighters organized into four teams are working across Mayo to install structure protection as heavy equipment operators continue to build fireguards to stave off a nearby wildfire.
School bus routes available online for 2023-24 school year Whitehorse school bus routes for the 2023-24 school year are now finalized, and can be found online.
City adds new Riverdale Loop bus service Whitehorse Transit will adjust Routes 2 and 401 in advance of the upcoming school year to meet the expected demand for transit services and improve on-time performance.
NDP opposing proposed power rates hikes The Yukon NDP registered last Friday as an intervenor in ATCO Electric Yukon’s rate review process, “allowing the Yukon NDP to bring forward the voices of Yukoners and fight against ATCO’s unfair rate increase proposal,” the party said.
Mayor proclaims August as Pride Month Mayor Laura Cabott has proclaimed August as Yukon Pride Month in Whitehorse.

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