Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Fire-damaged line restored to service The main transmission line between Faro and Carmacks has been re-energized, and now there's a bunch of firewood available.
Yukoner to be inducted into disability hall of fame Ramesh Ferris' Cycle to Walk journey across Canada five years ago has taken him to local, national and international stages in his efforts to eradicate polio around the world.
School to be built over track, pitch The new F.H. Collins Secondary School will be constructed near the existing school, in an area where the current running track and soccer pitch are located.
Explaining Electronics Sadie Elek studies electronics Tuesday at a Yukon College kids' camp under the eye of Allen Lee,
Government, First Nation sign accord The Yukon government and the Kluane First Nation have signed an Intergovernmental Accord.
School property trashed, truck torched A burning vehicle and damage to the baseball diamond was discovered early this morning behind Porter Creek Secondary School.
Full-time college students to get transit passes How do you encourage a possible 550 people to take the bus?
Storm piled on lightning strikes The ferocious thunderstorm that rolled through southern and central Yukon Wednesday night brought thousands of lightning flashes.
More telecommunications capital investment urged The high cost of telecommunications and high-speed Internet access is limiting the ability of northern economies to diversify, the Conference Board of Canada notes in a report released today.

Siding issues may further delay hospital's completion Dawson's council is less-than-pleased with the Yukon Hospital Corp.'s (YHC's) latest plan for dealing with the replacement of the faulty siding on the new Dawson City Community Hospital.
Campground part to likely stay closed It's not likely the back half of the Kusawa Lake Campground will be open this weekend, says Environment Yukon spokeswoman Melissa Madden.
Piper in a Tizzy This very young, flightless sandpiper was noticed swimming away,
Chinook run: ‘I think we are all disappointed' A bit of optimism over the strength of the Yukon River chinook salmon is fading as the main part of the run enters the Yukon and passes by Dawson City.
Hospital to begin accepting patients next month The new Watson Lake hospital was officially opened Tuesday afternoon, coming in late and over-budget.
Society starts selling off Sima assets For $55,000 or best offer, you could have a groomer fit for a slope.
Driver modest about diverting running bear The driver who diverted a black bear off Mountainview Drive last Sunday evening says he was just doing what anyone else would do in the same circumstances.
Plane forced to set down on road A student pilot and instructor landed safely on the Alaska Highway Tuesday afternoon after their small plane experienced engine trouble.
Victim's name being withheld A 50-year-old Kelowna, B.C. woman has died, three days after she was a passenger in a single-vehicle rollover near Ross River.

Premier, fire marshal unveil new mobile fire training unit When Premier Darrell Pasloski emerged Monday morning from the Yukon's new mobile fire training unit, he was sweating and puffing.
Transition home seeks higher fence The city could be making an exception to the rule when it comes to where and how high a downtown fence can be built.
Aiming For A Wealth of Knowledge Neil Cross shows Michael Bailey historical details of his personal collection last Saturday afternoon
Fire discovered west of Pelly A four-hectare fire burning almost 30 kilometres west of Pelly Crossing is being investigated.
Oil burner courses to be ready soon Yukon College will be offering oil burner mechanic apprenticeship and certification courses beginning next month
Second trap set to catch bear in Porter Creek area Conservation officers have set up a second bear trap in Porter Creek after one trap in the area failed to capture a problem bear.
Carcross residents celebrate revamped waterfront Carcross residents celebrated the completion of the community's waterfront revitalization project Monday afternoon, on Golden Spike Day.
Vuntut Gwitchin MLA welcomes food program audit Canada's auditor general has agreed to review the highly-criticized Nutrition North Canada food program.

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