Whitehorse Daily Star

November 22, 2022

• Aiming For Inclusion .
• State of the Environment interim report released Higher volumes of water are one of the observations in the Yukon State of the Environment interim report for 2022 that Environment Minister Nils Clarke tabled in the legislature Monday.
• Ex-cabinet minister in line to be chief A former Liberal cabinet minister is likely headed back into public life.
• Mayor proclaims anti-violence initiative Mayor Laura Cabott has proclaimed that the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begin Wednesday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
• Government recognizes excellence in mining practices The winners of the 2022 Robert E. Leckie Awards were announced at the 50th Annual Geoscience Forum and Trade Show banquet held Monday evening.
• NDP pushes for permanent paid sick days for all illnesses The territory has extended the temporary paid sick leave rebate for COVID-19 yet again, but the NDP is asking when permanent paid sick days for all illnesses are coming; maybe next year, says the government.
• Christmas Kettle Campaign proclaimed Wednesday marks the beginning of the 2022 Christmas Kettle Campaign, Mayor Laura Cabott proclaimed at city council’s meeting Monday.

November 21, 2022

• A Check Against Impaired Driving The Mothers Against Drunk Driving Project Red Ribbon check stop took place Friday evening.
• Promoting International Wares The 31st annual Global Village Fair took place Saturday at the Elks Hall.
• Jazzing it up on the wing Jazzing it up on the wing
• Dog mushing group disappointed with act’s handling The Animal Protection and Control Act passed in the legislature last week, but the territory’s Dog Mushing Association is still saying its industry wasn’t consulted – and it’s concerned businesses will be hurt by the new legislation.
• Yukon Permanent Art Collection exhibits new works An exhibition featuring the 16 new works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection opened last Thursday in the main foyer of the Jim Smith Building.
• Constant minimum wage boosts create risk: chamber Skyrocketing inflation could lead to a big jump for the Yukon’s minimum wage next year; it’s tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the Yukon Party says that could be a problem for businesses.

November 18, 2022

• Proud Parents Willy and Krystal Mckenna display the Yukon flag while watching their son, Gavin, playing with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers on Nov. 11.
• EI recipients declined: data In September, the preliminary number of EI beneficiaries (seasonally adjusted) receiving regular income support benefits in the Yukon was 640.
• Former educator returns with new book A former Yukon teacher with a new illustrated children’s Christmas book is in Whitehorse for two book-signing sessions this weekend.
• Rocking mocs at YukonU Photo Spread
• CPI rose in Whitehorse Comparing October 2022 to October 2021, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 7.6 per cent in Whitehorse, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday.
• Kicking off a treasured tradition Northwestel’s kick-off of the annual toy drive took place Tuesday morning at the Whitehorse Fire Department Station Two.
• Festival raising funds for hospital’s mental health unit The Yukon Hospital Foundation and Northwestel Inc. have announced the return of the 19th annual Festival of Trees.
• International Competition Comes North Sweden’s Ella Bromee was this morning’s first skier in the FIS Coaches Cup Grand Slalom race at the Mount Sima ski hill.
• Thoughts For Those Who Served The Teslin RCMP detachment and a few members of the Carcross Teslin Ranger Patrol attended the Tlingit Heritage Centre on Nov. 8 to commemorate the Indigenous veterans who served our country.
• Silver expands on First Nations consent issue Premier Sandy Silver has elaborated on his party’s decision to vote down the reinstatement of legislation requiring First Nations consent for oil and gas exploration and development in Yukon.
• Activist Author Speaks The Indigenous Book Club presented renowned Cree environmental activist author Clayton Thomas-Müller on Thursday evening at the Yukon Public Library.
• Goal of 1,000 lots falling short, YP says Last year, the Yukon government committed to develop and release 1,000 new lots for housing.
• City was not consulted on Games bid’s fate The Yukon government did not consult with the City of Whitehorse before deciding to pull the territory’s bid for the 2027 Canada Winter Games, according to both governments.
• ‘This came as something of a surprise’: Hanley Yukon MP Brendan Hanley says he was surprised by the territorial government’s sudden withdrawal of its support from the 2027 Canada Winter Games bid.
• Cameras collect ‘highly sensitive’ information’ An investigation by the territory’s Privacy Commissioner’s office finds seven Whitehorse schools are using video surveillance.