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March 25, 2022
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YP dumps on YG over transfer stations A debate over the closures of rural waste transfer stations turned testy on Monday in the legislature.
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Kate Rockwell Sues In Seattle For Twenty-Five Thousand The Colourful Five Per Cent Illustrated
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The flying Madonna from Old Crow It has been said that God has a sense of humour and cheers us up through sudden acts of coincidence. The following true story could illustrate this.
- Yukon government will review two acts The Yukon government is reviewing the Civil Emergency Measures Act (CEMA) and Public Health and Safety Act (PHSA) to identify how the territory can be better prepared to address future emergencies.
- Long COVID sufferers being neglected: NDP NDP Leader Kate White sparred with Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee Tuesday over how the government is allegedly neglecting Yukoners suffering from long COVID.
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Lottery winners celebrate good luck Two Yukoners have been celebrating $100,000 lottery windfalls.
- Minister unveils new COVID-19 relief programs Economic Development Minister Ranj Pillai announced a new raft of COVID-19 support programs on Thursday in the legislature.
- Legislators praise trailblazing Yukon miner The first Black man to be be inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame is a Yukoner.
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Yukoners laud, lambast federal CASA The news of the Confidence and Supply Agreement between the federal Liberal government and the NDP has drawn varying reactions from the Yukon.
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Young people’s request prompts a sacred fire At the request of Whitehorse’s youth, a sacred fire was lit Thursday afternoon at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre for the many people recently lost to a variety of causes.
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Yukoner is soon off to meet Pope Francis Adeline Webber is among the 40 Indigenous Canadians who’ll be leaving for Rome later this week to meet with Pope Francis at the end of the month.
- Property owners pursue a live-in suite The owners of 1 Drift Dr. in Copper Ridge are seeking a zoning amendment to allow for a live-in suite.
- Lower water levels will affect float plane operators: MLA The Yukon Party wants to know what the territorial government is planning to do to help float plane operators on Schwatka Lake.
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Fire chief expands on emergency response readiness Communicating with Whitehorse residents during an emergency is essential, says Whitehorse fire chief Jason Everett.
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COVID sub-variant isn’t straining system: Silver Despite some increases in COVID-19 figures, the Yukon government is staying the course of loosened restrictions for the time being.
March 24, 2022
- COVID-19 numbers on the upswing The Yukon’s COVID-19 numbers have seen a large increase this week.
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Parties strike down bid to honour Queen’s long reign After a protracted and, at times, passionate debate Wednesday in the legislature, a private member’s bill from the Yukon Party asking for a commemorative medal to be struck marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign was voted down.
- Indigenous change makers gather in person in Carcross More than 310 people have gathered Wednesday and today in Carcross for the third annual Yukon First Nation Education Conference “From Cradle to Community Member – A Full Circle Vision for Indigenous Education”.
- Improved winter access to cemetery sought The city is being asked to consider opening the Grey Mountain Cemetery one day a week during the winter for vehicle access.
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Policing priorities survey available Whitehorse RCMP are looking to the public for recommendations on policing priorities for 2022-23, through a survey that will be available until Apr. 8.
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Bill lends more support to LGBTQ2S+ students A motion to amend the Education Act to offer some additional resources to LGBTQ2S+ was debated Wednesday in the legislature.
March 23, 2022
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Fundraiser Set For Friday A Yukon Musicians for Ukraine fundraiser has been planned for Friday evening at the Local Bar.
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Thaw di Gras endured in spite of wind and snow Thaw di Gras weekend was a busy time in Dawson, in spite of changeable weather.
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Trouble On The Hill A single-vehicle collision at approximately noon Tuesday at the intersection of Two Mile Hill and Range Road brought out a host of emergency responders.
- Four-year municipal terms pondered Whitehorse city council is considering recommending the term of municipal office be extended from three years to four years.
- $800,000 revamp planned for centre Government officials at three levels today announced the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre will soon be getting a complete, $800,000 redesign.
- Good Samaritan assaulted RCMP officers arrested three Whitehorse residents following a traffic incident and assault last Wednesday near Watson Lake.
- COVID claims life of 24th person Another Yukoner has died of COVID-19.
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City must better prepare for a wildfire, council is warned The city needs to put a greater effort into FireSmarting the community, says Yukon forestry consultant Dave Loeks.
- Government unveils power bill rebate A new $150 rebate for Yukoners to be applied to electricity bills had tempers flaring Tuesday in the legislature.