Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

PM names Yukon senator to committee Yukon Senator Pat Duncan has taken on some extra responsibilities.
NDP passes resolution on free contraceptives A resolution urging free and accessible prescription and other birth control contraceptives for Yukoners was passed last Sunday at the Yukon NDP’s annual convention in Whitehorse.
Walking For A Cause Ruth Ferguson, left, leads the runners in the warm-up for last Sunday’s annual Whitehorse Kidney Walk at Rotary Peace Park.
Carlos del Junco to perform in Atlin A surprise concert planned for Atlin this Saturday will unite legendary harmonica player Carlos del Junco and a group of local musicians for a blues jam organizers are calling unforgettable.
Minister hails World Environment Day Environment Minister Nils Clarke marked World Environment Day on Monday, saying the territory “joins Canada and the global community to celebrate the natural environment and to highlight our continued collaborative efforts to protect the environment for future generations.”
Robert Service Way’s latest status: open Despite the heavy overnight rainfall, Robert Service Way and the Millennium Trail reopened at 7 a.m. today.
Gold Explorer’s Passport contest returns As the Yukon marks its 125th year since joining Confederation, the government’s longstanding Yukon Gold Explorer’s Passport contest has gone digital for 2023.

Ministers salute Pride Season Jeanie McLean, the minister of Women and Gender Equity Directorate, and Tracy-Anne McPhee, the minister of Health and Social Services, marked the start of Pride Season last Thursday.
Cadets on parade for the 71st time Photo Spread
Author returns to city for book signing Author Celia McBride will be at Mac’s Fireweed Books from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday to sign copies of her new memoir, O My God: An Un-Becoming Journey.
Fun And Literacy On Wheels The Yukon Literacy Coalition launched its mobile Family Literacy Centre,
Road shut down amid slide, rain Robert Service Way and the Millennium Trail will remain closed today.
Anniversary of historic report’s release observed Saturday marked the four-year anniversary of the release of Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Premier, minister applaud graduates Premier Ranj Pillai, Education Minister Jeanie McLean and the Liberal caucus congratulated Yukon University graduates on Friday.
Child benefit affects some 1,200 Yukon families The rate of the Yukon Child Benefit will rise by 6.8 per cent on July 1, the territorial government said last Thursday.

Musical Moments The Yukon Taiko performs Thursday at Arts in the Park at LePage Park.
The opioid crisis is out of control “Do people care?
The Formal Unveiling Yukon artist Shirly Ambrose’s painting Sky Song is featured on the new Northwestel Inc. phone directory for northern B.C. and the Yukon.
Writers have begun returning to Berton House Berton House is once again ready for a full slate of visitors.
Dredge Pond Devastation The access road to the Dredge Pond subdivision,
Premier talked issues during Yukon road trip Premier Ranj Pillai travelled to Ross River and Carmacks last week to meet with local First Nations leaders to address ongoing issues, challenges and opportunities.
Judicial review of project assesesment sought In an extremely unusual move, the territorial government has applied for a judicial review of the assessment of the Michelle Creek mineral exploration project.
Next commissioner is no stranger to the role Adeline Webber readily acknowledges she is already quite familiar with the roles and responsibilities that befall the commissioner of the Yukon.
Parties trade blunt points about education system The Yukon Party is hoping the territorial government has learned its lessons from the “rocky start” to the current school year – and is offering suggestions for a smoother beginning for the coming year.

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