Whitehorse Daily Star

December 3, 2013

• Early childhood educator's long career recognized After nearly a quarter-century of seeing to the needs of young children in Whitehorse, Joan Berriman is getting national recognition for her work.
• Dawson council asks for housing help Dawson City council has passed a resolution supporting the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM's) national housing campaign urging the federal government to work together with its partners on a long-term plan for housing.
• History Volume Launched Hélène Dobrowolsky, right, and Linda Johnson,
• Firefighters assessing damage to Bell Crescent home Whitehorse firefighters are continuing to clean up today after extinguishing a blaze in the attic of a Riverdale home early Monday afternoon.
• Liberal questions emergency centre's higher cost Interim Liberal leader Sandy Silver questioned the government on another over-budget capital project Monday in the legislature.
• Legislation helps protect land from ATVs' scarring The legislative assembly has unanimously passed amendments to the Territorial Lands Act aiming at protecting sensitive environmental areas from damage caused by off-road vehicles (ORVs).
• Yukon Convention Bureau seeks more city funding The Yukon Convention Bureau (YCB) is an important part of the community, bringing much-needed business to town, says Mayor Dan Curtis.
• Expert endorses tire shop's safety practices An expert witness in the continuing trial around a 2011 tire shop death supported the defence's argument that Integra Tire followed safety standards and trained employees properly, doing its due diligence.

December 2, 2013

• Water and sewer bylaws pass first two readings The city has taken the first two steps to ban garberators, keep oil and grease out of city sewers and continue to keep the city's water supply safe.
• WinterVal Parade Celebration 2013 Photo Spread
• Yukoners recognized for helping keep communities safe Eighteen Yukoners were recognized last week for their roles in community safety at the Community Safety Awards ceremony.
• Air travel pilot project launches this winter The Yukon government will conduct a pilot project to explore ways to reduce government airfare booking costs to the gateway cities of Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.
• Working At The Scene Whitehorse firefighters, RCMP officers and ambulance staff were on the scene of this three-vehicle collision at 5:12 p.m. Sunday at Second Avenue and Quartz Road.
• MLAs want seal hunt decision appealed A motion calling on the federal government to appeal the recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling allowing a European Union (EU) ban on Canadian seal products received unanimous support in the Yukon legislature last Wednesday.
• Caretaker suite justified, city told A local business owner is arguing that he should be granted the conditional use permit he's seeking for a two-bedroom caretaker suite inside the company's building on Levich Drive.
• Employees were improperly trained, expert testifies The testimony of an expert witness cast doubt on whether proper training had been carried out by two supervisors and their employers, currently on trial for that very issue related to the death of Dennis Chabot.
• Police want public's help to find clerk's assailant Whitehorse RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in the investigation into an attempted armed robbery at Goody's Gas Bar early Saturday morning.

November 29, 2013

• Wholesale sales volumes took a big dip in August The volume of wholesale sales in the Yukon fell sharply in August compared to August 2012, according to Statistics Canada.
• Klondike's typhoon relief efforts top $6,000 Dawson's Filipino community staged its own funding raising events to help those from the homeland suffering from the effects of Typhoon Haiyan (or Yolanda).
• Landlord and Tenant Act rules will be public soon Community Services Minister Brad Cathers says the Landlord and Tenant Act regulations will be out for public consultation shortly.
• Learning The Ropes The Yukon Women in Trades and Technology event happened today at Yukon College
• It's the end of the road for Santa's flashy truck A Whitehorse Christmas tradition has met its demise.
• Fun For All Ages The first ski race of the season took place Tuesday evening at Mount McIntyre.
• Fines laid after mould found in water plant The Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board has laid fines against Corix, the company running the new Dawson City water treatment plant.
• Veteran trapper leery about compulsory signs Teslin trapper Frank Johnstone says a mandatory requirement to put up warning signs on all active trapline trails won't work for him.
• Company lauded for helping keep students in classes Victoria Gold was recognized last week for the program it initiated to increase student attendance across the Yukon.
• Testing The Tastebuds TeAwna Lennie-Gill was serving up East Coast fish cakes Wednesday
• Author's book fulfills son's longstanding wish Former Whitehorse resident Janet Lee-Sheriff has published her first children's book as a favour to her son.
• Winter road is requiring a massive work effort A planned winter road to Old Crow is expected to be operational for three weeks from Feb. 24 to March 17, it was announced this week.
• Learning The Ropes Above are some of the more than 120 Grade 8 girls attending todaysʼ Yukon Women in Trades and Technology event at Yukon College.
• Haines man accused of numerous violations of Yukon hunting laws A Haines, Alaska big game guide convicted last month of numerous wildlife infractions in that state is facing 31 wildlife infraction charges in the Yukon going back to 2006.
• Man promoted his wolf-kills, warrant alleges A search warrant issued to seize evidence from a man who says he shot two wolves in Mount Sima this year reveals that he trumpeted his kills through text messages, bringing him to the attention of justice authorities.
• Explaining Her Talents Jennifer Walden speaks Thursday evening
• Ogilvie Street residents OK upgrades Property owners along Ogilvie Street from Fourth Avenue to the escarpment will see another bill from the city if plans for road upgrades go ahead next year.
• Showing Their Talent Dancers from the Northern Lights School of Dance perform at Thursday eveningsʼ
• Judge declines accused's bid for legal aid A Yukon Supreme Court judge has rejected an application by Christopher Cornell,
• Man facing more drug-related charges Three men arrested in connection with a recent RCMP drug bust appeared in court Thursday, one with three more charges against him than the initial five announced last week.
• Minister peppered with questions about new school The NDP raised concerns about the new F.H. Collins Secondary School Thursday in the legislature.
• Riverdale traffic woes will see mayor hop a city bus Mayor Dan Curtis is planning to take at least one vehicle out of Riverdale's daily traffic congestion.