Whitehorsestar.com - Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Dog’s warmth credited in boy’s survival

September 8, 2009 at 2:39 pm

When Ross River residents got wind that a toddler had gone missing up the North Canol Road last Thursday night, it was difficult not to be pessimistic.

Bears are mighty worthy of my respectSubscribers only

May 28, 2008 at 4:30 pm

ROSS RIVER - I was recently invited to eat bear nachos one evening at some friends' house.

Wal-Mart evolving into green giantSubscribers only

April 25, 2008 at 5:11 pm

The big box store that critics love to target and bohemians lament is turning over a new leaf.

Veteran principal honouredSubscribers only

April 21, 2008 at 4:06 pm

Whitehorse Elementary School's principal was honoured in the legislature Apr. 9 as an outstanding Canadian principal.

Company has burn permit extended a weekSubscribers only

April 15, 2008 at 4:25 pm

An Air Curtain Destructor may extend the city's burn permit season, council was told last week.

Marwell Lift Station set for new partsSubscribers only

April 14, 2008 at 4:26 pm

To avoid an emergency spill of effluent waste into the Yukon River, the city is moving ahead with plans to purchase new parts for the Marwell Lift Station.

Executive director leaves support centreSubscribers only

April 14, 2008 at 4:18 pm

A local residential school survivor support centre has lost its executive director, although he says it will continue to progress without him.

Realtor underwhelmed by lot development paceSubscribers only

April 11, 2008 at 6:48 pm

This time of year sees the most "For Sale" signs up on residents' front lawns, but realtors say there aren't enough houses to go around.

Carver ‘thrilled’ by recovery of antlersSubscribers only

April 11, 2008 at 6:44 pm

The artist of a recently-returned antler carving says he is thrilled the story has a happy ending.

The pending summer driving season brings higher gasoline prices

April 11, 2008 at 6:02 pm

Whitehorse drivers can expect to see gas prices climb leading into the summer season, as prices down south prepare to do the same, say experts.

All news by Sarah Niman