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December 23, 2021
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Decked Out For Christmas .
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Young people sought for climate change panel The Yukon government is calling for applications to form the next Youth Panel on Climate Change.
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A Successful Endeavour Niki Parry, seen Monday evening,
- Support network receives recognition The Yukon T1D Support Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting persons living with Type 1 diabetes in the Yukon, has received National Advocacy Award.
- No new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday Yukon public health officials reported no new cases of COVID-19 for the first time in weeks on Wednesday afternoon.
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Snow depth nears a record If you were starting to think we’ve had a lot of snow in Whitehorse and southern Yukon – again – your suspicions have been confirmed.
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Advisory on recent security threat issued to users of Java The Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC), Diane McLeod-McKay, has issued an advisory to assist Yukon organizations in learning about a recent security threat.
December 22, 2021
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A Chilly Challenge Yukon Ice Water Swimmers hosted their second annual Solstice Ice Dip on Tuesday evening at Chadburn Lake.
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Mushers head for the mountain The Dog Powered Sports Association of the Yukon held a 20-mile fun run last Sunday.
- First Nations School Board votes loom Eight school councils and communities will be voting in referenda on whether to join a new First Nations School Board next month.
- City crews tackle major snowfall Apparently, Tuesday’s persistent snowstorm hasn’t caused too many problems for city road maintenance workers.
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No new COVID rules planned for holidays The Yukon government is not bringing in any new restrictions for the holiday season, even with two new cases of the Omicron variant detected in Whitehorse.
December 21, 2021
- Skies to explode with colour After a year’s absence, the City of Whitehorse will present a fireworks display this New Year’s Eve.
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Distribute rapid COVID-19 tests, Yukon Party urges The Yukon government is coming under mounting pressure to change its stance on rapid testing for COVID-19.
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RCMP officers recognized by MADD Canada Two Whitehorse RCMP officers were recently named recipients of MADD Canada’s RIDE (Recognizing Impaired Driving Enforcement) Award in the Yukon.
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City presents Food for Fines donation Mayor Laura Cabott has presented a $3,575-cheque to the Whitehorse Food Bank and Kaushee’s Place, as part of the annual Food for Fines campaign.
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Couple has business licence reinstated City council has agreed to reinstate the business licence of a Fish Lake Road couple who’d had it revoked because they did not have the proper permits for their dwelling.
- Midnight Sun Drilling helps needy Yukoners Midnight Sun Drilling Inc. has donated $12,000 to local charities serving needy Yukon families this holiday season.
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1220 covid case numbers The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Yukon continues to rise.