Whitehorse Daily Star

October 7, 2013

• Passersby will be able to watch boat's restoration The MacBride Museum of Yukon History is undertaking a new restoration project, and giving Whitehorse residents a front-row seat.
• Minimum number of aboriginal jury members sought A request to make sure Yukon aboriginal people made up at least 25 per cent of the potential jurors called for jury selection in the trial of Christopher Cornell was denied.
• Cornell's lawyer had sought a mistrial declaration The trial of Chris Cornell was almost derailed at the very beginning.
• Ex-worker's advocate concerned about trench A former worker's advocate for the territorial Department of Justice has raised concerns that Sidhu Trucking is not following trenching regulations at its work site near Range Road and Mountainview Drive.
• Draft plan for Hillcrest includes 16 key ideas Developers looking to build or redevelop in Hillcrest could have their work cut out for them with a draft neighbourhood plan that sets out limits on height, rooflines, designs and landscaping requirements among others.
• Transit ridership rose even before night service started The city's bus system appears to be becoming the transportation of choice for more residents.
• Applause greets MP's call for inquiry Whitehorse residents joined thousands of Canadians taking part in the Sisters in Spirit Vigil on Friday to honour the lives of missing and murdered aboriginal women.

October 4, 2013

• ‘We're on a mission ... and determined to finish it' Dirk Spits is cycling from one end of the world to the other.
• Every Student, Every Day to hold annual fund-raiser The not-for-profit Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society will hold its second annual fund-raiser Saturday evening for its Every Student,
• KDO secures Dawson funding for another year The City of Dawson has committed another $20,000 to supporting the efforts of the Klondike Development Organization (KDO ) to investigate and stimulate economic growth and social development in the Klondike region.
• Pink shirt campaign kicks off at city hall A sea of pink in council chambers Monday evening kicked off the annual Cares Enough to Wear Pink campaign.
• Exhibit To Open Today Visual artist Joseph Tisiga's exhibit will open with a reception at 5:00 this afternoon at Arts Underground.
• Yukon Literacy Coalition seeks extended lease The Yukon Literacy Coalition (YLC) appears to have had a successful summer at its satellite location at Shipyards Park.
• Nearly all WCB assessment rates stabilize or drop Workers' compensation assessment rates for 2014 will drop or at least stay the same for all but 240 employers throughout the territory.
• CD Release Set Old Cabin practises during a sound check Thursday evening in preparation for their CD release concert
• Yukoners munch on breakfast, fortify the United Way Whitehorse residents showed up in droves this morning for a healthy portion of pancakes, bacon and charity at the United Way Breakfast held at the Yukon Convention Centre.
• MADD's local chapter president wins award Daniela Martinson, the president of the Whitehorse chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), has won the MADD Canada National Volunteer of the Year Award.
• Child expert offered an evening of sound advice As Education Minister Elaine Taylor was leaving her house Wednesday night, her eight-year-old son asked where she was going.
• Councils, DM hear opposing views on policy Every speaker at last night's joint school council meeting called for changes to the draft Catholic schools' policy on sexual orientation and homosexuality.
• Accused had admitted to shooting at officer Jessica Johnson of Whitehorse pleaded guilty Sept. 9 to shooting at RCMP Cpl. Kim MacKellar, but she pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder the officer.
• Defence ‘extremely disappointed' with verdict Christopher Cornell was found guilty last night of attempting to murder Haines Junction RCMP Cpl. Kim MacKellar by shooting at him during a high-speed chase on Sept. 26, 2011.

October 3, 2013

• Territory gained 453 people in a year, figures show Statistics Canada estimates the Yukon's population was 36,700 as of last July 1.
• Communications options improve for Mayo residents Mayo has joined the growing network of Yukon communities with access to 4G wireless service.
• Massing For Music Members of the All City Band massed during Squeak and Squawk Night, Sept. 26.
• Fund gives $1-million boost for Yukon-wide projects Community organizations are receiving more than $1 million in support from the Community Development Fund (CDF) for projects promoting recreation, health and education across the territory.
• Dual Singing Duties Pascale Geoffroy performed the French and Canadian national anthems
• BYTE heads to Old Crow, Inuvik for a new project The BYTE (Bringing Youth Towards Equality) team is gearing up for a tour the organization has never done before.
• Watercolour To Maps Artist Blair Thorson will presents his exhibit, All Over the Map: Our Northern Backyard from Friday until Oct. 25 at the North End Gallery.
• Annual United Way breakfast set for Friday at convention centre The Yukon government will again host the annual United Way breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Yukon Convention Centre.
• Boys and Girls Club seeks bike rack from the city The city is looking into providing a bike rack to the local Boys and Girls Club following the thefts of three bikes outside the Sixth Avenue club.
• High-profile case moves into jury's hands The Yukon Supreme Court jury hearing the attempted murder and robbery case retired this afternoon to consider its verdict.
• Mining Watch official reflects on Yukon visit Having visited the territory for the first time late last month, Ramsey Hart, Mining Watch Canada's program co-ordinator says it's clear mining interests have a huge influence on the political front – to the point of eclipsing other issues.
• Federal plan not what First Nation wants: official The new social assistance service provider for the Liard First Nation (LFN) could be in Watson Lake by the end of this week, according to the LFN's executive director.