Whitehorse Daily Star: News Archive

News Archive

The Best In Local Jazz .
Lived Experience Forum planned Another Lived Experience Forum is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Gold Rush Inn.
Guild Presentation Goes This Evening .
Food for Fines program approved Whitehorse’s annual Food for Fines program was approved during Monday evening’s council meeting.
Capital budget attracted limited citizen feedback There didn’t seem to be a lot of public interest,
Holocaust education to become a requirement in Yukon schools The Yukon Party says it’s pleased the territory will include mandatory Holocaust education as part of the curriculum for all students.
CMHA welcomes three-digit suicide prevention line Beginning today, people anywhere in Canada can call and text 9-8-8 if they’re thinking about suicide or are worried about someone who is.
Public accounts’ late tabling called ‘clear non-compliance’ The Yukon’s Department of Finance was sent to the principal’s office last week.

A Sign Of The Times A truckload of Amazon orders
Young musicians showcased at annual recital Photo Spread
Choir Set For Friday, Saturday The Whitehorse Community Choir is presenting Christmas Through Time, the annual Christmas concert at the Yukon Arts Centre, on Friday and Saturday.
Court dismisses case launched against CEMA A court case launched by seven Yukoners against the territorial government’s use of the Civil Emergency Measures Act (CEMA) has been decisively dismissed by Chief Justice Suzanne Duncan in the Supreme Court of Yukon.
Pillai promoting Yukon mining in Europe Premier Ranj Pillai is off in Europe this week attending mining conferences to try to drum up investment and find new partners for critical mineral projects in the Yukon.
No charges urged in officer-involved shooting The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has concluded its investigation into a 2022 police-involved shooting in Whitehorse without recommending any charges be laid.
Bus passes would be given to select riders Free transit could be coming to Whitehorse sometime next year. Just not for everyone.

Committee members’ honouraria return to council City council members once again tackled the thorny issue of paying committee members Monday evening at its regular council meeting.
City considers revamp for inclusivity committee After almost a year of futility, the City of Whitehorse is looking to start over again with its inclusivity committee.
Showing Solidarity With Palestine Yukoners for Solidarity and Action held a gathering last Saturday
Local teenager receives national award from Canadian Museum of Nature Whitehorse resident Evan Howells has received the Youth Award as part of the Canadian Museum of Nature’s 2023 Nature Inspiration Awards.
Yukoners reminded to consult map for Christmas tree cutting The Yukon government and the City of Whitehorse are reminding Yukoners to consult the designated harvesting map before cutting down a Christmas tree this year.
Government begins review of Child Care Act Changes to the legislation will consider the key principles of quality, affordability, inclusivity and accessibility.
YMA concerned that surgeries cutback may be extended The Yukon Medical Association (YMA) is another organization concerned about a pending surgical slowdown at Whitehorse General Hospital.

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