Whitehorse Daily Star

July 22, 2021

• COVID-19 restrictions to be relaxed next month In a move that’s bound to be cheered in some quarters and jeered in others,
• Former commissioner remembered for many public roles Another distinguished Yukoner has left us behind.
• Man’s body discovered in Takhini The body of a 33-year-old Whitehorse man was found early Monday afternoon in the Takhini area of Whitehorse.
• City asked to agree to charges reduction City council is being asked to approve a $91,770 reduction in development cost charges for a housing development at 213 Keno Way in the Whistle Bend subdivision.
• Lightning continues to start wildfires Yukon Wildland Fire Management recorded 17 new wildfires Wednesday evening across central and southern Yukon.

July 21, 2021

• Work set to start on major Old Crow project The Yukon government has announced that construction work is set to begin on one of its signature projects – the Health and Wellness Centre and 10-plex housing complex in Old Crow.
• Thunderstorms spark more fires Monday’s thunderstorms, not unexpectedly, have started more wildfires around the Yukon.
• Record number of local dwellings are permitted The city is on another record pace for the number of residential dwellings that have been permitted.
• Pulling Out The Problem Lois Craig, front, and Dagmar Ferris, rear, with the Whitehorse Rendezvous Rotary Club, pull weeds along the Fish Lake Road last Saturday.
• Use Elections Yukon list for municipal vote, officials say City administration is recommending the city use the Elections Yukon list of eligible electors to prepare for the Oct. 21 municipal election.
• Health and Wellness Fair planned Organizers are encouraging members of the public to visit this Saturday’s Yukon Health and Wellness Fair.
• YESAB recommends against mineral exploration project The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board has recommended that an advanced mineral exploration project should not be allowed to proceed.
• Governments seek decision on Kudz Ze Kayah mine The federal and Yukon governments have indicated they would like to have a decision on the Kudz Ze Kayah mine proposal in the next three months.
• Officials optimistic about flood management Yukon government officials are confident they can handle even the worst-case scenario for flooding in the Southern Lakes and Lake Laberge regions.
• COVID-19 cases still declining The COVID-19 outbreak in the Yukon continues to dwindle.
• Downtown site chosen for drug safe-house The Yukon government is moving on its promise to the NDP to build a safe-house for drug users. The location will be Sixth Avenue at Cook Street.
• U.S. border stays closed for another month There’s disappointing news today for Yukoners – or any Canadians – longing to cross the U.S. border.

July 20, 2021

• Officials optimistic about flood conditions management Yukon government officials are confident they can handle even the worst-case scenario for flooding in the Southern Lakes and Lake Laberge regions.
• Sound Recording Fund in for changes The Yukon government is poised to make changes to the territory’s Sound Recording Fund after a public consultation period.
• Public notified of 20 new COVID-19 cases Over the last three days, the Yukon has seen 20 new cases of COVID-19.
• Families to be refunded for July’s child care expenses The Yukon government is offering parents and families around the territory an olive branch after closing daycare centres for most of the last three weeks to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
• More fires reported following thunderstorms Monday’s thunderstorms, not unexpectedly, have sparked more wildfires around the Yukon.