Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

City launches engagement on Main Street Town Square The City of Whitehorse is looking to create a Main Street Town Square this summer.
Yukon Archives names artist-in-residence The Yukon Archives has named Tara Kolla as the successful candidate for the artist-in-residence program.
Pillai gives update on federal health care funding When it comes to health care funding, the Yukon will always be on the lookout for more, says Premier Ranj Pillai.
Mayor happy to hear of mining company’s potential plans Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata is happy to hear Minto Mines is thinking about shipping copper concentrate through the Port of Skagway after the dock reconstruction project is finished.
Premier observes special day Premier Ranj Pillai marked the past Tuesday’s annual International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Thaw di-Gras was truly thawed this year Anyone could have been forgiven for thinking last weekend’s Thaw di Gras was an actual spring carnival, rather than a late-winter endurance test.
New chief and council for the Kwanlin Dün First Nation Photo Spread
City may join wastewater testing initiative The City of Whitehorse could begin testing wastewater sewage for the presence of COVID-19, in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN).
Bypass to be done by next year: minister The completion of the Carmacks bypass is estimated for early 2024, Highways and Public Works Minister Nils Clarke told the legisla-ture recently.
CGC’s elevator remains out of service The Canada Games Centre elevator that provides access to the third floor and walking track remains out of service, the city said Tuesday.
YP wants political donations ‘loophole’ eliminated The Yukon Party is calling for the Liberal government to close what it calls a political donation fundraising loophole.
It’s been a ‘ruff’ year at the animal shelter The Mae Bachur Animal Shelter is in desperate need of donor resources and remodelling after yet another cycle of critical failure.

Mayor proclaims important day Mayor Laura Cabott has procalaimed today as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in the City of Whitehorse.
City sets transportation plans for Canada Games Centre The Canada Games Centre will be busy during the coming weekend.
Premier salutes Iranian New Year Premier Ranj Pillai has recognized Nowruz.
Potential sister city relationship moves forward City administration is recommending council approve the initiation of establishing a sister city relationship with the City of Chortkiv, Ukraine.
Mayor welcomes new KDFN chief, council Mayor Laura Cabott has released a statement on the results of last week’s Kwanlin Dün First Nation election.
International Francophonie Day marked John Streicker, the minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate, paid tribute to International Francophonie Day on Monday.

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