Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

Premier, minister observe Heritage Day Premier Ranj Pillai and Tourism and Culture Minister John Streicker have issued the following statement in recognition of Heritage Day (Friday):
So far, territory remains measles-free The Yukon so far has no recorded cases of measles, according to the Health and Social Services department.
Conservation plan sought for historic site Flood damage has been assessed at the Ch'ëdähdëk Forty Mile Historic Site, and a request for proposals for a long-term conservation plan has been issued.
Questions abound on draft Transportation Master Plan City council members had lots of questions when they got their first look at the draft 2024 Transportation Master Plan on Monday night.
ATCO Electric Yukon customers exposed to scam The Yukon’s major distributor of electricity is facing some problems.
Police investigating fraudulent messages claiming to be from health care providers Dawson City RCMP are warning the public of fraudulent text messages being distributed in the town from someone who is impersonating a doctor.

U.S. National Park Service unveils Chilkoot Trail plans The Chilkoot Trail on the U.S. side of the border will be open to mile 4.0 for the 2024 season.
Mustard: a magical fairy tale Photo Spread
Public’s ideas part of Mayo wildfire review The Yukon government is holding an “After Action Review” of the actions during and after the Talbot Creek wildfire near Mayo last August.
AFY'S Show Continues Connexion et Convergence, by the Association franco-yukonnaise, opened Feb. 9 at Arts Underground.
Parties trade landslide of points on mitigation plans The Yukon Party is urging Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn to update Yukoners on how the government is supporting the City of Whitehorse in preparing for more potential landslides along Robert Service Way.
City is asked to use ‘common sense’ on short-term housing The Yukon’s largest manager of short-term rentals says they’re not opposed to new rules but urges the city to “use common sense.
Armed robber sought Whitehorse RCMP are seeking to identify the suspect in an armed robbery that took place early Tuesday morning at the Petro Canada gas station/store on Fourth Avenue.
Immigrant health professionals to get faster accreditation The Yukon will receive up to $3.65 million in federal funding to help internationally educated health professionals be accredited more quickly, so they can work to their full capacity here.

Northwestel email was out on Sunday Many northerners were without email services on Sunday thanks to a server issue at Northwestel Inc.
2023 Yukon Heritage Awards presented Yukoners Ruth Armson and the late John Layman were honoured Monday evening with History Maker Awards from the Yukon Historical and Museums Association (YHMA).
Boundaries commission seeks public input The Electoral District Boundaries Commission wants your opinion on electoral matters.
General manager appointed for 2026 Arctic Winter Games Megan Cromarty has been named as the general manager of the March 2026 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) to be held in Whitehorse.
New tourism campaign shows creative mettle One might say Yukon tourism officials are displaying nerves of steel in their latest innovative tourism marketing venture.
Receivership ending for Wolverine mine The Yukon government will soon be solely responsible for the abandoned Wolverine mine in southeast Yukon.

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