Whitehorse Daily Star

February 15, 2022

• Seventy-nine active COVID-19 cases reported According to figures released by the Yukon government on Monday afternoon, there are now 79 active COVID-19 cases in the territory.
• Yukon’s ranking improves in adult vaccination report In CanAge’s second annual Adult Vaccination Report, the Yukon government received the highest grade improvement out of all Canadian jurisdictions for its adult vaccination programs.
• ‘There really are no words for this profound moment’ With a stroke of a pen, history was made early Monday afternoon.
• Condo legislation to come into force Oct. 1 The Yukon government has approved new regulations for the Condominium Act, 2015, setting the date for the new act to come into force on Oct. 1.
• MLA critical about electricity bills Yukon Party MLA Geraldine Van Bibber says her party is continuing to hear from Yukoners “who are facing record-setting electricity bills that the rising cost of electricity is putting their personal finances into bad shape.
• Man arrested after Porter Creek incident Whitehorse RCMP say one person was arrested Sunday in relation to firearms offences.

February 14, 2022

• Active virus cases at 104 As of Friday, there were 104 active COVID-19 cases, 16 of which were new overnight from Thursday, the Yukon government said.
• Daily Walks Committed To Canvas Natasha Henderson,
• Mental health summit is underway The Yukon government is hosting a two-day, free online Mental Wellness Summit. It began this morning and will end Tuesday.
• Whitehorse United Church calls for civility in protests The Whitehorse United Church held a silent candlelight vigil Friday night to call for civility in the current protests, and for the healing of divisions in our society.
• Health services scaled back Due to what it calls staffing challenges, the Department of Health and Social Services is temporarily reducing services at the Carcross Health Centre.
• Film Festival Underway Ben Charland, Dan Bushnell and Jenny Hamilton, left- right,
• Teacher’s actions were not criminal: RCMP Whitehorse RCMP have concluded an investigation into the use of force by a teacher toward a student at Jack Hulland Elementary School.
• McPhee, Elliott salute health care workers Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee and Dr. Catherine Elliott, the acting chief medical officer of health, have expressed their support for health care workers.
• Hot springs largely ready; no opening date yet The new Takhini Hot Springs facility isn’t that far from opening, but no specific date can be set yet.
• Census figures very different from Yukon data The first of the 2021 census figures are out – and there’s a considerable discrepancy with the official Yukon figures.
• Pharmacists’ practice options expand Given the Yukon’s current state of emergency, the government is issuing a ministerial order to expand practice options for pharmacists.

February 11, 2022

• 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.
• Protestors causing disruptions, driver says A Whitehorse man says protestors on wheels are starting to cause problems for city residents – including himself.
• water, Water Everywhere Water has been running in the streets of Whitehorse – in February.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• ‘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.