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April 26, 2022
- Three schools to have council elections The territory’s 19 school councils have between three and seven elected members after nominations closed last Thursday.
- Cabott praises late councillor’s contributions Mayor Laura Cabott paid tribute to the late Gerry Thick at the beginning of Monday’s city council’s meeting.
- Council clears way for grants to groups City council approved $141,600 in recreation grants at its meeting Monday.
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Minister recognizes National Immunization Awareness Week Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement Tuesday for National Immunization Awareness Week:
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MLAs debate mine proponent’s international record Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker found himself fielding some uncomfortable questions Monday about how mining companies in the Yukon are vetted.
- COVID numbers show increase in cases The COVID-19 numbers reported by Yukon government officials are on the rise again.
April 25, 2022
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Rallying For The Planet A youth Climate Strike took place at noon Friday.
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MADD, RCMP checkstop passing motorists The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Project Red Ribbon checkstop took place Saturday evening.
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Delicious Tradition Returns Girl Guide cookies are back.
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Going For The Scoop The new local Dairy Queen outlet opened at 11 a.m. Sunday,
- Sidhu Trucking seeks city help in lot proposal Sidhu Trucking has asked the City of Whitehorse for support in the company’s request for a lot enlargement to the Mount Sima industrial property the company owns.
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Council set to vote on priorities City council is being asked to formally adopt the list of strategic priorities it identified during a number of meetings over the last three months.
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YG could pare land purchase cost: MLA A Yukon Party MLA is suggesting the Yukon government could lower the cost of purchasing land – if it wanted to.
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Supply chain woes affecting vehicle purchasers’ options A global shortage of semi-conductors is causing issues for local vehicle dealerships, whose inventories of new vehicles has shrunk dramatically.
April 22, 2022
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Youth showcase their talent Whitehorse Concerts and the Yukon Registered Music Teachers’ Association are presenting The Yukon Music Festival.
- Mine has more time to raise security deposit The Minto Mine has been given an extension to increase its security deposit by $32 million, says the director of the Yukon government’s mineral resources branch.
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The Colourful Five Per Cent Illustrated .
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State of salmon stock migrates into legislature Something was fishy at the Yukon legislature on April 12.
- Seniors’ economic challenges raised in house The political chattering class debated the cost of living, especially for seniors, on Thursday of last week in the Yukon legislature.
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Skymaster Down: the saga continues Ed. note: part one of this two-part feature was published Apr. 14.
- COVID numbers on the rise The Yukon’s COVID-19 cases are creeping up once again.
- ‘Red tape’ hampering anti-flood measures: MLA Things are already becoming complicated for homeowners preparing for the spring and summer flooding seasons.
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Top cop, minister vary on budgetary beliefs It turns out Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee and Yukon RCMP Chief Supt. Scott Sheppard aren’t exactly having a meeting of the minds.
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Major gymnastics, climbing facility announced The new Polarettes Gymnastics Club facility will proceed in Whistle Bend this year, Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn announced in the legislature on Thursday.