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February 11, 2022
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Letter From Georgette Forge Jim Robb
- Hanley brings opioids deaths to Parliament Yukon MP Brendan Hanley took part in a special House of Commons debate Tuesday evening on the opioids crisis across Canada.
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Protestors causing disruptions, driver says A Whitehorse man says protestors on wheels are starting to cause problems for city residents – including himself.
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water, Water Everywhere Water has been running in the streets of Whitehorse – in February.
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Queen’s lengthy reign celebrated The Yukon has launched the celebrations of 70 years on the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- Yukoners remembering late ex-cabinet minister More people are coming forward with memories of former Yukon Party cabinet minister Mickey Fisher.
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Timelines set for major city hall project Reconstruction of city hall is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, senior city officials explained during a briefing on the project held Thursday.
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Stating Their Objections Yukoners protesting the COVID-19 vaccine mandates
- Investigation into horses continues: YG There is still no word from the Yukon gaovernment as to whether any charges will be laid in the case of some allegedly starving horses off the Mayo Road.
- Restaurants, bars serve up appeal for change to Silver A veritable smorgasbord of local restaurants and bars have sent a bluntly-worded letter to Premier Sandy Silver about what they call the dire straits of the industry.
- Privacy breach at care facility investigated The Yukon government is dealing with a privacy and information breach at the Whistle Bend Place long-term care facility.
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‘Using drugs is gambling with your life’: chief The Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) is introducing three new programs to help it combat the opioid and street drug crisis.
February 10, 2022
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Government sweetens the pot for business support After being barraged by demands to offer further assistance to businesses in the Yukon, the territorial government has responded with new economic support programs.
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Making Their Views Known Representatives of a Freedom Convoy – including several truck tractors without trailers and smaller private vehicles – wended their way through downtown Whitehorse this morning, blowing their horns.
- Opioids crisis is being addressed, government says The Yukon government is rebutting criticisms from various organizations over its handling of the opioids crisis.
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YG dragging its feet on safe supply goal, NDP says The Yukon NDP is calling out the government over what it says is a failure to bring in a safer supply for substance users.
- Restrictions aren’t going anywhere fast The Yukon government and public health officials aren’t wavering from their plan to slowly and cautiously loosen health restrictions.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Thomson Centre Dr. Catherine Elliott, the acting chief medical officer of health, has declared an outbreak at the Thomson Centre long-term care home following the identification of several linked COVID-19 cases.
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Lift station project gets more money An additional $500,000 to replace the city’s lift station on Range Road was advanced by council on Monday night.
February 9, 2022
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Making Their Opposition Clear Yukoners protesting the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine passport mandates were out Tuesday afternoon
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Grey Mountain Primary Olympics The Grey Mountain Primary School teachers and students held their own Olympics last Friday, coinciding with the Olympics in Beijing.
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City to delve into snow removal strategy City council voted at its meeting Monday to approve $100,000 in funding to cover the city’s review of its Snow and Ice Control Policy later this year.
- ‘I hear noise, shouting and insults’ The Yukon’s MP has broken his silence and shared his thoughts on the Freedom Convoy that has the nation’s capital tied into knots.
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‘Safe isolation sites’ planned for COVID patients Ottawa has given the Yukon government more than $4 million to establish what’s being called “safe isolation sites” for those afflicted with COVID-19, the Star has learned.