Whitehorsestar.com - Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Doctor sentenced for fatally hitting nurse

October 30, 2009 at 3:52 pm

A Whitehorse doctor who struck and killed a young Alberta woman in a downtown crosswalk on Aug. 19, 2008 was put under house arrest Thursday, after being found guilty of careless driving.

Flu-stricken inmates unhappy with treatment

October 30, 2009 at 3:50 pm

The flu has made its way into the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.

‘Finally, I knew what was happening to me’

October 30, 2009 at 3:47 pm

Michael Swainson’s final straw came on a Monday afternoon in March 2007.

Reflections Subscribers only

October 30, 2009 at 3:45 pm

Sundog Carvers will open the show 'Their Things That Are Carved'

Hold premier in contempt, Speaker urged Subscribers only

October 30, 2009 at 3:43 pm

The Opposition wants Premier Dennis Fentie held in contempt after he denied in the legislative assembly last spring that the government was negotiating the privatization of the Yukon Energy Corp.

Community helps man battle cancer Subscribers only

October 30, 2009 at 3:40 pm

More than $14,000 was raised last weekend for Robert Tyerman and his family to help with expenses while he battles cancer.

Former guide granted absolute discharge Subscribers only

October 30, 2009 at 3:39 pm

A “careless mistake” is still an offence under the Yukon’s Wildlife Act, an appeal court judge ruled Thursday as he overturned a territorial court decision made earlier this year.

Man spent night in bush Subscribers only

October 30, 2009 at 3:38 pm

A Whitehorse man is home safe and sound after spending an unplanned night in the bush Wednesday.

Bus system changes may be delayed Subscribers only

October 30, 2009 at 3:35 pm

Local bus riders could be left waiting an additional six months for a major overhaul of the transit system.

Crown may seek dangerous offender declaration Subscribers only

October 30, 2009 at 3:29 pm

The man convicted of two violent rapes in the Whitehorse area may spend the rest of his life in jail, but will not know his fate until next year.

News archive for October 30, 2009