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September 28, 2021
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Dixon delivers statement of unity to party The Yukon Party’s annual general meeting was held last weekend at the Yukon Inn.
- Federal election results updated The latest results from the Sept. 20 federal election – while still unofficial – are in.
- Carcross school now grappling with virus The COVID-19 outbreak at Yukon schools has expanded past Watson Lake to now include Ghùch Tiâ Community School in Carcross.
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Ex-candidate unsurprised by Paul’s departure The ripples from Monday morning’s official resignation of federal Green Party Leader Annamie Paul has extended to the Yukon.
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MLA endorses Laking for council Yvonne Clarke, the Yukon Party MLA for Porter Creek Centre, has endorsed Ted Laking in his efforts to represent Whitehorse residents and businesses on city council in the Oct. 21 election.
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YukonU marks Truth and Reconciliation Day Yukon University is joining universities and colleges across Canada in cancelling classes and closing campus services on Thursday in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day.
September 27, 2021
- Council to vote on caretaker suites City council is scheduled to vote next month on whether to increase the number of caretaker or live-in suites for a lot in the Marwell subdivision.
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Powered By Electricity About 15 privately owned electrical/hybrid vehicles were on display Sunday at the Electric Vehicle Discovery Day held at the Yukon Transportation Museum.
- Government praised for support of firefighters A local firefighters’ representative says he’s ecstatic at the changes the Yukon government is proposing in its Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act.
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‘Love, Serve and Uplift’ – Nicole Edwards “She took over our hearts” – Daniel Ashley.
- Food services pact recommended City administration is recommending the city authorize a lease agreement with Smoke and Sow Inc. for the provision of food services at the Frank Slim Building in Shipyards Park.
- Pair arrested on weapons charges Whitehorse RCMP safely arrested two men on Saturday for alleged weapons offences after a roadblock was set up near the Robert Campbell Bridge.
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Accused EA worked at several schools Education Minister Jeanie McLean has briefed Yukon parents on the employment history of a former educational assistant who was jailed for a sex offence and who now faces additional charges.
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Coming soon: Great Yukon Summer Freeze While the Yukon economy is showing signs of stirring back to life, the tourism sector is still reeling and on life support.
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Watson Lake’s COVID situation called concerning People in Watson Lake should wear masks in indoor public spaces, Dr. Catherine Elliott, the acting chief medical officer of health, says in what’s being described as a “strong recommendation”.
September 24, 2021
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First award made from Daisy Mason Wellness Fund The first recipient of an award from the Daisy Mason Wellness Fund is Edna Mitander.
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Stopping At The Farm By Liesel Briggs
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Trio of Yukoners are $450,000 richer Three Yukoners are sharing a collective $450,000 in lottery winnings they received over the summer.
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The Yukon Prize for Visual Arts recognizes local artists The Yukon Prize for Visual Arts has announced the six finalists for the inaugural Yukon Prize, juried by three outstanding Canadian arts professionals.
- Silver satisfied with election results Premier Sandy Silver is happy with the results of Monday’s federal election.
- DataPath pleased with pre-vote poll accuracy Two polls predicting the results of the federal election here in the Yukon show the forecasts are far from an exact science.
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Entertainment In The Wilderness Theatre in the Bush is presenting the 11th annual shows.
- MLAs restored to critic roles after uproar Two Yukon Party MLAs who were in the doghouse for inappropriate and vulgar remarks made last spring are apparently back in the party’s good graces as the fall sitting of the legislature gets ready to begin in October.
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Candidate sets out solutions to housing crisis Ted Laking, a candidate for city council in the Oct. 21 municipal election, has released his strategy to address the city’s debilitating housing crisis.
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At Your Service The annual United Way breakfast took place this morning, as seen above.
- Four people are contesting Dawson’s mayoralty There will be a race for the mayor’s chair in Dawson, but the remainder of the council will be acclaimed, as only four people ran for the four places.
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Trust must be rebuilt, Cathers says The Yukon Party’s education critic is giving some credit to Thursday’s about-face of the Department of Education and the RCMP on the Hidden Valley Elementary School situation – but he’s still not happy with what happened.
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Local race features three for mayor, 17 for council Five of the Yukon’s eight municipal mayors are seeking re-election on Oct. 21 while three are not, including Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis.