Whitehorse Daily Star

June 9, 2023

• First Nations-led wildfire risk reduction bolstered The Yukon and federal governments are partnering to enhance community wildfire prevention across the territory.
• Ground-breaking event held for traditional camp Porter Creek Secondary School Council hosted a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday for the much-anticipated N’’tsaÜw Chu’ Kedts’edán Kù Traditional Camp.
• Rekindling Sad History .
• Yukoners win medals at national science fair Whitehorse students Evan Howells and Hanna Ryan were recently awarded bronze medals at the 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) in Edmonton.
• Arts centre is showing new works Photo Spread
• YG elaborates on judicial review request The Yukon government has explained its rationale for filing a request for a judicial review of the decision to not allow a company to conduct mineral exploration north-east of Dawson City.
• Transportation hall welcomes inductees The Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame has inducted four new members.
• ‘This homecoming fills our hearts with happiness’ A man who helped return a 140-year-old Tlingit robe to the British Columbia First Nation where it was created says it’s as if the regalia called out to its people – and they are bringing it home.
• Active Commute Week marked Formerly known as YXY by Bike, the city and its partners have been encouraging residents to celebrate Active Commute Week and choose active transportation.
• Major intersections in for improvements Big changes may be on their way to big intersections in Whitehorse.
• Respect public servants, Liberals urge NDP The Liberal caucus is challenging part of NDP Leader Kate White’s speech to delegates last Sunday at the party’s annual convention (see story above).
• NDP leader reviews advancements under CASA The New Democrats “continue to push the envelope” using their political power to create a better Yukon, NDP Leader Kate White told the party’s spring convention last Sunday.
• Artery will close when necessary, mayor says Until a permanent solution is found to stabilize Robert Service Way, the public should expect to see temporary closures when the conditions warrant, says Mayor Laura Cabott.

June 8, 2023

• Golf tournament to benefit learning and health The Copperbelt Classic Society (CCS) will host its annual charity golf tournament on Friday.
• Councillor praises First Nation graduates City councillor Michelle Friesen took the time at Monday’s council meeting to offer her congratulations to this year’s First Nation graduates.
• Sounds For A Beautiful Evening There were two bands for Wednesday evening’s show for Arts in the Park: Pleasure Craft and Crawl Space.
• CHAOS 11 Class showcases Indigenous learning journey The CHAOS 11 class, a program offered by Wood Street Centre, is hosting a gallery that will highlight their semester’s learning journey.
• Legislators to meet in Dawson City for special sitting A special sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly will be held next Tuesday afternoon in Dawson City to commemorate the territory’s 125th anniversary.
• Yukon Party supports Implementation Plan for Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy The Yukon Party is commending everyone involved with creating the Implementation Plan for Changing the Story to Upholding Dignity and Justice: Yukon’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ People Strategy.
• Coroner’s inquest will examine infant’s death A coroner’s inquest into the 2021 death of a Watson Lake infant will begin Monday in Whitehorse.
• Pair charged after Watson Lake property crimes Two people have been arrested in relation to several property offences in the Watson Lake area.

June 7, 2023

• Many best wishes expressed for 15 graduates in Dawson The ground floor of the Palace Grand Theatre was packed as this year’s Robert Service School commencement ceremony began at 1 p.m. Saturday.
• ‘MMIWG2S+ is a national emergency’ A strategical plan to advance the cause of justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People (MMIWG2S+) was unveiled Tuesday in Whitehorse.
• Results of solemn search will take time It was a solemn day in Carcross Monday,
• YP has struck out at helping sports groups: Liberals “Currie Dixon and the conservative Yukon Party have failed sporting advocates across the territory, preferring to get their hands dirty on the political playing field rather than an actual playing field.”
• YG strike threat averted as contract is ratified Yukon government employees will receive wage increases of 10.5 per cent over three years in the new collective agreement they have ratified.