Whitehorse Daily Star

October 14, 2021

• MLAs approve covering CF ‘miracle drug’ The Yukon NDP was hoping the second time would be the charm when it comes to paying for a new drug for cystic fibrosis patients.
• Motorist rescued after vehicle veers off highway A motorist was rescued by emergency responders early this morning after a vehicle left the Alaska Highway and went over an embankment south of south of Jakes Corner.
• McPhee critical of opposition’s focus on Hidden Valley School controversy Tracy-Anne McPhee, the former Education minister and current deputy premier, broke her silence on the Hidden Valley school scandal Wednesday.
• More COVID-19 cases reported The Yukon’s growing COVID-19 flare-up ratcheted upward again on Wednesday.
• Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act to be revamped The Yukon government is moving to revamp its Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act.

October 13, 2021

• Suggestions made on health data privacy Diane McLeod-McKay, the Yukon’s Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC), has issued a series of comments and recommendations regarding changes to the Health Information Privacy and Management Act (HIPMA).
• Drive-in movies still reeling in the fans The parking lot of the Palace Grand Theatre was the outdoor venue for the 2021 Edition of the Dawson City Drive-in Cinema last Saturday evening.
• Territorial Lands Act to change Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker is looking to amend the Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act.
• Rollover Closes Arterial Road Whitehorse RCMP were dispatched to a single- vehicle collision on Mountainview Drive near Whistle Bend Way at about 5:52 p.m. Tuesday.
• Outgoing mayor ‘sincerely touched’ by tribute For Mayor Dan Curtis, Tuesday evening’s council meeting was his last.
• Program gives women a blueprint for success An innovative program at Yukon University has left three local women with a unique chance to make a career for themselves in the trades.
• Candidate focuses on municipal services Eileen Melnychuk, a city council candidate for the Oct. 21 municipal election, is seeking to improve access to municipal services for all Whitehorse residents.
• Premier’s office advised McLean on advocate: YP The Hidden Valley School debacle continued to plague the Yukon government and – in particular, embattled Education Minister Jeanie McLean – on Tuesday.
• Delta variant is infecting vaccinated people Dr. Catherine Elliott

October 12, 2021

• COVID cases stood at 45 last Friday Dr. Catherine Elliott, the acting chief medical officer of health,
• Public thanked for help after collision Whitehorse RCMP have thanked the public and drivers for their co-operation as police investigated a collision last Tuesday night on Robert Service Way.
• Candidate’s agenda includes tackling crime Ted Laking, a city council candidate in the Oct. 21 election, wants to get tough on crime.
• Artwork now being installed In 2019, the City of Whitehorse released a request for proposals for public artwork and received 67submissions.
• Man faces sexual assault charges Dawson City RCMP have arrested a man on a series of allegations, including two counts of alleged sexual assault.
• Family and Support Act modified The Yukon government is moving to change its Family and Support Act to be more responsive to the needs of common-law spouses.
• Resident flees fire in Porter Creek Fire crews responded to the 900 block of Fir Street at about 4:50 a.m. last Friday for a report of a structure fire.
• CBC ‘aware of concerns’ raised by party leaders The CBC has issued a brief statement in regard to a joint letter sent last week to the CBC Ombudsman’s office by the Yukon Party and the NDP.
• Rights commission resisting Ombudsman’s quest Once again, the Yukon Ombudsman is heading to court to establish the limits of the office’s authority.
• NDP calls for faster action on TRC’s urgings The Yukon NDP used last Thursday’s first day of the fall sitting of the legislative assembly to call for the Liberal government to move faster on implementing the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
• Influenza vaccine clinics open their doors The Yukon’s influenza vaccine clinics began today.
• Extra spending added to $1.786-billion budget The Yukon government introduced its supplementary budget estimates last Thursday, the opening day of the fall legislative sitting.