Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

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Rec centre planning resumes with new objectives Dawson’s proposed new recreation centre was the subject of several items on Tuesday’s council meeting agenda.
Curators' Tour .
Changes announced for hotels in Dawson City Two Dawson City hotels have been rebranded.
Council unwilling to revisit rec centre site One of the first decisions that had to be made when Dawson began planning a new recreation centre was where to put it.
Storytelling: keeping traditional knowledge inclusive Photo Spread
Come clean on alcohol program, YP tells YG The Yukon Party official Opposition is calling on the government to be open with the public about its plans for a managed alcohol program – and to consult before launching it.
Electric vehicles will shuttle bus drivers to and from routes Along with the money to upgrade the Canada Games Centre, Whitehorse is receiving more federal money for its transit system.
Games Centre to receive major improvements Federal funding is continuing to flow into Whitehorse.
Respiratory illness season is proving routine, MD says The respiratory illness season in the Yukon has gone from an unexpectedly early start to being more routine, says the territory’s medical officer of health.

Making Their Points A small group of residents gathered outside Yukon MP Brendan Hanley’s office Monday
Klondike Valley flood recovery continues The Yukon government has received more than 30 applications for assistance, involving with more than $1.5 million in claims, in the wake of last spring’s severe flooding in the Klondike region.
Game Proved a Bonanza For Food Bank Dave Blottner (left), the executive director of the Yukon Food Bank, receives a cheque from Jason Adams (centre) and Jakub Jirousek, the organizer of the All Out Hockey & Game for 55, a fundraiser in memory of Travis Adams.
Someone pretended to be Mayor Cabott In a bizarre turn of events, it appears someone may be trying to impersonate Mayor Laura Cabott online.
Mayor plans to hit the road Mayor Laura Cabott is going to be spending some time on the road in the near future.
Parents can learn about registering their children for Kindergarten The Department of Education will host a Zoom webinar about Kindergarten registration and Early French Immersion Kindergarten programs at 7 p.m. Jan. 24.
Hoofed animals may come under management protocols The Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board is hoofin’ it.

Poetry under the moonlight Photo Spread
Campground spots can be reserved Kluane National Park and Reserve is making half of the 38 campsites at Kathleen Lake campground available for reservation online or by phone for the 2024 camping season.
Views on Dawson river crossing vary widely Opinions about the Yukon River crossing at Dawson City are now available to peruse online.
Free fare transit study starts The City of Whitehorse has launched its free fare transit study, part of which is a citizens’ survey.
School zones being disregarded Yukon RCMP are reminding the public that school is back in session following the Christmas-New Year’s break.
Meetings with three chiefs proved fruitful, Pillai says Premier Ranj Pillai says he has had recent, productive meetings with the leaders of three Yukon First Nations in their respective communities.
Medals to commemorate Yukon’s 125th anniversary There’s going to be some precious metal found in the Yukon later this year. Just not the kind you might be thinking.
Meters pilfered, damaged beyond repair The City of Whitehorse is looking at a hefty bill to replace a slew of parking meters that have been stolen and damaged around town.

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