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August 26, 2022
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Arts in the Park: a reprise Photo Spread
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The Colourful Five Per Cent Illustrated Snap Shots
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MLA remembered for his devotion to community The flags at the City of Dawson flew at half-mast for the week of Peter Jenkins’ memorial.
- COVID-19 case numbers stay constant COVID-19 case numbers stay constant
- CGC to close early Tuesday The Canada Games Centre will close at 3 p.m. next Tuesday.
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Fiery crash closes highway in B.C. An explosion and fire involving a commercial tanker truck carrying a large quantity of flammable liquids shut down the Alaska Highway in B.C. on Thursday night. It remained closed this afternoon.
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Education minister silent on vital issues: YP Education Minister Jeanie McLean and the education system in general face a number of issues heading into the 2022-2023 school year,
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Inaction on no-cause evictions called ‘a disgrace’ Anything from a joyful family development to a paralyzing tragedy can prompt someone to box up two decades of memories and leave their home.
August 25, 2022
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Quite A Sight .
- Input wanted to inform Yukon type 1 diabetes strategy The territorial government, in partnership with the Yukon Type 1 Diabetes Support Network,
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Promoting Vital Awareness .
- SS Keno’s history to be celebrated Saturday Parks Canada plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the SS Keno’s maiden trip on Saturday afternoon in Dawson City.
- Strumbellas to perform at arts centre bash Broken Social Scene has had to cancel its planned concert for the Yukon Arts Centre’s Sept. 10 Birthday Bash celebration at Shipyards Park.
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Team Yukon lauded for a successful Canada Summer Games The territorial government has congratulated Team Yukon on its participation at this year’s Canada Summer Games.
- Climate Action Fellowship Launches action plan The Yukon First Nations Climate Action Fellowship has released a Draft Summary Reconnection Vision and Action Plan (RVAP) for Engagement along with a short film about the plan.
August 24, 2022
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A big splash at the Whitewater Rodeo Photo Spread
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Critical AG report prompts housing plan The Yukon government has unveiled plans to respond to scathing criticisms contained in the federal Auditor General’s performance audit on the state of housing for vulnerable Yukoners.
- Yukon retains ‘AA Stable’ credit rating for this year S&P Global Ratings has affirmed the Yukon’s strong financial position with an AA Stable credit rating and a stable outlook.
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Outhouse racers braved a brisk afternoon One might have been forgiven for thinking the Great International Outhouse Race had returned to its old date on the Labour Day weekend.
- Sixteen COVID-19 cases reported The Yukon government reported 16 new COVID-19 cases in the territory between Monday and Tuesday.
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Burning sparked citizen wonderment Yukon Wildland Fire Management’s prescribed fire operation in the Mary Lake area prompted calls to the fire department and the Star on Tuesday afternoon.
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RCMP want public help to find missing person Yukon RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Vaclav Jonas, who was reported missing on Aug. 16.
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Work will pare flood risk, enhance safety: YG With schools back in session, the Yukon Party says it fears “an accident waiting to happen” at a teeming Riverdale intersection.