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April 7, 2022
- YP seeks help for families receiving fertility treatments The Yukon Party official Opposition has introduced a motion calling for the Liberal government to offer a refundable tax credit for families who receive fertility treatments provided by a licensed medical practitioner or infertility treatment clinic.
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New campground’s location remains an unknown The location of the Yukon’s newest campground remains a mystery for the moment.
- COVID-19 outbreak declared at Copper Ridge Place The office of the chief medical officer of health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Copper Ridge Place long-term care home following the identification of several linked cases.
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Minister challenged on rebated fuel tax statement The governing Liberals and the Yukon Party quarrelled Wednesday over the continuing question of fuel prices and whether the territorial government should offer a rebate.
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Mayor calls attention to Daffodil Campaign Mayor Laura Cabott has proclaimed April as the Daffodil Campaign month.
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Green energy advisors to be trained The federal government is doling out $624,000 in funding to train energy advisors in the Yukon.
April 6, 2022
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NDP presses for species at risk legislation The Yukon NDP has renewed its calls for the territorial government to adopt Species at Risk legislation.
- Charges laid after shoplifting blitz A Whitehorse man stands charged with multiple crimes after a shoplifting binge.
- Passenger safety pivotal to taxi bylaw changes Amendments to the taxi bylaw need to focus on passenger safety above all, the majority of city council indicated at their meeting Monday.
- Correction In a story in Monday’s edition,
- Mandate lifted for most YG workers The Yukon government lifted the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for most of its workers effective Monday.
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Bilingual medical clinic to offer walk-in services Is there a doctor in the house – or legislature?
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Second COVID-19 booster shots planned The Yukon government will begin offering a second COVID-19 booster shot on a limited basis beginning Apr. 12.
April 5, 2022
- COVID numbers reflect slight improvement The latest COVID-19 numbers from the Yukon government and health officials are showing a slight improvement.
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YukonU launches 2022-27 strategic plan The Yukon University board of governors has released a new strategic plan,
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Dawson City’s tripod is ready for break-up The IODE’s ice pool is ready to begin selling tickets for the big event once again.
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City hall renovation bids much higher than expected The City of Whitehorse is not yet releasing specific details about the bids received for the proposed city hall renovation project, says its communication manager.
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Northern premiers discuss security with Trudeau Amidst fears that Russian international aggression could spill over into the Arctic, the three northern premiers conferred with federal government representatives during a virtual meeting on Monday evening.
- Indigenous hiring preference policy extended The Yukon government will be extending its Indigenous hiring preference policy until 2029.
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YG studying options for electrical rates issue Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker says the government is looking at four options to handle the growing agitation over Yukoners’ electrical bills.