Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Press CRTC for expanded 911 service, chief urges A regulatory agency's review of 911 service in Canada is not charged with examining how well rural Canada is or is not being served.
Family First Party set for Monday evening This year's annual Family First Night Party, set for Monday evening, will feature something for everyone and end with a fantastic Fireworks display, Mayor Dan Curtis said this week.
The vows were warm but the weather was frigid It's probably safe to assume that not many little girls dream of an outdoor winter wedding, with temperatures dipping below -30 C, no less.
A Wary Wanderer This mother lynx was looking up at some ravens
Yukoner is Colorado-bound for film project Jason Basnett doesn't know what will come of his participation in the filming of an outdoor adventure production next month in Colorado.
Fire seriously damages apartment unit The cause of a Wednesday evening fire at a Riverdale low-rise apartment building is still under investigation, Wayne Smyth, the deputy fire marshal, said this morning.
Yukoners up for awards, medals at levee The public is invited to join Commissioner Doug Phillips on Tuesday to celebrate exceptional Yukoners at the Commissioner's New Year's Levee.
Decision's effects will be expansive: lawyer A decision by the Yukon Court of Appeal will have huge implications for the mineral exploration industry in the Yukon, says Whitehorse lawyer Stephen Walsh.

Learning From The Best Basketball Olympian Kim Smith led a skills camp last Friday
Labour federation, professor sound cautions about FIPA Yukoners continue to express concern about an impending foreign investment deal between Canada and China.
Protest Pressure Kept Up The Idle No More movement made its way to the Canada Games Centre on Wednesday.
Teddy bears have denned in liquor stores again The Yukon Liquor Corp. has been operating the popular Twin Bear program through the holiday season.
Expressing Thanks Capt. Shannon Howard,
Council lands airport concerns on panel members The Yukon government's consultation panel on the Dawson Airport's future had what its members termed a cordial and productive meeting with municipal council on Dec. 11.
Dates scheduled for inquest into five people's deaths The territory's chief coroner has announced dates for an inquest into the deaths of five people claimed by carbon monoxide poisoning last winter in Whitehorse.
Town receives blueprint for invigoration Watson Lake is open for opportunities.
Public warned about local offender The RCMP are warning Whitehorse residents that a sexual offender, who they believe is a high risk for re-offending, has recently been released and is living in the city.

Publication on women and alcohol released A new publication that addresses the unique issues of women and alcohol was released last month by the Alcohol and Drug Services Prevention Unit of the Department of Health and Social Services.
Second Graders, First-Rate Performance The Grade 2 students at Christ the King Elementary School perform
Friday's Idle No More event lured a large crowd The message was loud and clear....
Signs of moderate intoxication were found in teenager's body A local teenager who died after being found unresponsive outside in the Kopper King Trailer Park Nov. 1 was moderately intoxicated, Yukon coroner Kirsten Macdonald said this morning.
Updated map designed to help bison hunters Environment Yukon biologist Tom Jung says an updated map to show the general location of wood bison is meant to assist hunters and hopefully strengthen their success.
Cold made for slow start to Christmas shopping At least one canoe, marble wall runs, Lego, warm PJs and Yukon made crafts and goodies will be making their way under Christmas trees tonight.

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