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August 18, 2022
- Lake Laberge level advisory cancelled A water level advisory for Lake Laberge has been withdrawn.
- Start of Robert Service School year delayed Dawson City and area students have received an extended summer vacation due to sewer and water supply construction work at their school.
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Additional elk hunting permits made available The Yukon government is introducing a new adaptive elk hunting opportunity.
- Input sought on intensity-based emissions targets for mining industry The Yukon government is engaging with the mining industry, First Nations governments, environmental groups and the public on the development of intensity-based emissions targets for the mining sector.
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Heart Garden dedication held The local RCMP held the dedication of the fourth Heart Garden at the Whitehorse detachment and Yukon RCMP headquarters on Aug. 8.
August 17, 2022
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Running wild at the preserve Photo Spread
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Discovery Days were packed with fun for all The Discovery Days weekend was blessed with two days of good weather, but it didn’t last the whole time, putting a damper on a number of outdoor activities.
- COVID-19 maintains its presence There were 23 new Yukon COVID-19 cases officially counted from last Friday through Tuesday, the latest data report.
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Repairs begin on Dawson’s ferry The George Black ferry in Dawson City will remain out of operation for at least two days while repairs are completed, the Yukon government said late Tuesday night.
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Jumpstart Inclusive Playground feted The City of Whitehorse and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) officially celebrated the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground in Shipyards Park on Tuesday. The play area opened to the public last fall.
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Some schools may face disruptions, YG concedes Masking and physical distancing will not be required in schools nor early learning and child care centres, the Yukon government confirmed this morning.
August 16, 2022
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Energy camps sparked some great summer learning Teslin was home to a unique, hands-on learning camp for 20 local youth aged 10-13 last month conducted by the electricity industry.
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Celebrating Discovery Days Photo Spread
- Yukon firefighters deployed to other regions The territorial government has sent four Yukon Wildland Fire Management personnel to help with fire response operations in British Columbia, Idaho and Washington State.
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Ferry out of service in Dawson The George Black ferry was taken out of service Monday night and will be pulled from the water today to address mechanical problems.
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MLA wants clarification on runway project Emily Tredger, the NDP MLA for Whitehorse Centre, is calling on the Yukon government to release more details about its plan for Puckett’s Gulch ahead of a Sept. 12 public hearing.
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Yukon residents assist victim of theft A fundraising effort for George Stewart, a local man who was recently robbed of his artistic inventory,