Whitehorse Daily Star

March 22, 2022

• Long Ago Yukon speaker series continues The fifth Long Ago Yukon on-line lecture in the 2021-22 speaker series will be presented by Dr. Michael Schillaci.
• Many drivers ticketed during blitz Whitehorse RCMP are warning drivers on area roads, such as Hamilton Boulevard, to slow down.
• Vaccination rule still applies to workers in high-risk settings As of April 4, COVID-19 vaccination will continue to be required for employees, contractors and volunteers working in high-risk settings in the Yukon.
• New format presided over Whitehorse Connects The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition hosted “Whitehorse Connects Around Town” today.
• Petition demands more climate change action The New Democrats are endorsing a petition from territorial environmental groups calling for more action on climate change.
• Business licences revoked for taxi companies The City of Whitehorse’s Bylaw Services department has revoked the business licences for Premier Cabs, as well as for Grizzley Bear Taxi, following “numerous violations” of the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, the city said late this morning.
• NDP calls for territorial transportation system The New Democrats are calling on the territorial government to establish a Yukon transit system.

March 21, 2022

• City staff reminded about masks The city sent out an advisory Friday reminding city staff that masks are no longer required in city facilities and on transit buses, says communication manager Myles Dolphin.
• KVA anticipates a better tourism year in 2022 About two dozen people attended the Klondike Visitors Association (KVA) annual general meeting at Diamond Tooth Gerties on March 9.
• Ukraine fundraiser raises $3,000 A fundraiser held over the weekend netted $3,000 for the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Appeal.
• Man sentenced for property crimes A Whitehorse man has been convicted of three charges related to property offences in August and October 2021.
• Heavy-Duty Vehicles Four semis hauling military vehicles are seen Friday evening at a fueling station in Hillcrest.
• Changes sought to Education Act NDP MLA Emily Tredger wants to change the Education Act to require all Yukon schools to establish and support in- school activities for LGBTQ2S+ youth.
• Yukon Party wonders what grader station plans will be The Yukon government is still pondering its options before it decides what to do with the Marwell grader station property.
• Announcement expected on land parcel The housing crisis continues to haunt the Yukon government and provide fodder for the opposition parties.
• Delays in vaccine shots raised in house The Yukon Party continued to needle the territorial government over health care issues last week.
• Territory, Philippines sign labour agreement The Yukon government and the Philippines have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the Employment and Protection of Filipinos under the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP).
• Air North spreads its wings to Philippines Air North is expanding its horizons.

March 18, 2022

• Fees, charges bylaw OKed City council has given third and final reading to a new fees and charges bylaw required as part of the annual budget process.
• Mental Wellness Week took place in Dawson About 30 people gathered early on a chilly afternoon last Friday to celebrate and launch the beginning of Mental Wellness Week, a joint project of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and the City of Dawson. It ended Thursday.
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• International flights can return to Dawson in May The federal government has reinstated international travel to the Dawson City Airport, Tourism and Culture Minister Ranj Pillai announced Thursday.
• Mental health services funding scrutinized The Yukon government found itself under fire Monday for how it funds mental health services for the LGBTQ2S+ community.
• Yukon Energy expects to avoid flooding this year Yukon Energy has applied to the Yukon Water Board for an emergency amendment to its water licence to draw down Marsh Lake lower than its licence allows to make more room for spring runoff.
• Immigration announcement set Economic Development Minister Ranj Pillai joined Maria Andrelita S. Austria, Consul General of the Philippines, secretary of the Philippines Department of Labour and Employment Silvestre Bello III, and Rodolfo D. Robles, the Philippine Ambassador to Canada, in Vancouver today.
• Cybersecurity threat alert issued Diane McLeod-McKay, the Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC), issued an advisory to public bodies and custodians in the Yukon on Thursday.
• Wetlands’ critical roles surface in house The NDP is worried about the lack of protection for the territory’s wetlands.
• Blood Ties Four Directions gets grant City council has approved a $2,000 grant to the Blood Ties Four Directions Centre.
• School buildings’ safety discussed Schools remained on the minds of the Yukon Party on Thursday in the legislature.
• Trucks closer to parking privileges At its meeting Monday, city council gave first and second readings to a bylaw that would allow for overnight parking of food trucks in the city parkade across from city hall.
• Retiring stalwart served seven mayors, 13 councils After 38 years with the City of Whitehorse, Norma Felker has retired. Her last day was Tuesday.
• Minister asked to press for inquest into deaths The NDP is doubling down on its demands for more government action on the opioid and street drug crisis.