Whitehorse Daily Star

May 19, 2020

• Party is choosing a leader The long weekend saw a strong showing of Yukon Party members voting in the leadership race, the party reported today.
• Forum reviewed economy’s eventual reopening Last week’s Yukon Forum focused on collaboration between the territorial government and Yukon First Nations regarding the approach to begin reopening the Yukon’s economy.
• United Way is accepting applications United Way Yukon is accepting funding applications for the new Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).
• Artist's Skills Showcased Nicole Bauberger was the artist in the window at Yukon Artists at Work up until last Friday.
• Government signs three-year pact with francophone group The Yukon government and the Association franco-yukonnaise (l’AFY) have signed an agreement for three years valued at $360,000 to support the delivery of French-language training programs.
• YG’s list called problematic The Liberal government has unilaterally picked “winners and losers” along the Alaska Highway, the Yukon Party charges.
• University hailed as ‘incredible initiative’ The Yukon officially gained a university today, and Canada now has a university North of 60.
• Phased reopening has no specific timelines The Yukon has unveiled a four-stage plan for relaxing COVID-19 restrictions.

May 15, 2020

• Campground receives termination notice Dawson council has voted to activate the two-year termination clause in the agreement it has with Pat and Dianne Brooks, who have been operating the long-running Goldrush Campground since 2002.
• Flood threat has melted The threat of floods in the territory caused by ice jams is over, says Environment Yukon hydrologist Benoit Turcotte.
• New station set up for travellers An information station has been created at the Alaska Highway junction with Robert Service Way in Whitehorse.
• Victoria Gold makes $100,000 donation to food bank group Corporate generosity has transformed gold into nutrition for the Food Bank Society of Whitehorse and those who rely on its services.
• Youth apprehended after vandalism spree A Whitehorse-area youth has been arrested in connection with numerous windows being smashed at École Emilie Tremblay last weekend.
• Enjoy the weekend safely: RCMP As Yukoners gear up to enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend under COVID-19 restrictions, the RCMP are offering some important safety tips.
• Mount Sima lots issue is before city council Five written submissions to the city were received for the public hearing into lot expansions for the Mount Sima industrial subdivision, city council heard Monday night.
• Dawson ferry is back in the water The George Black ferry was launched at 6:30 this morning and was slated to be in regular 24-hour service by noon, according to Jim Regimbal, the territory’s northern highways superintendent.
• Government unveils virus recovery plan The Yukon government launched its COVID-19 recovery plan Friday afternoon and has officially entered the first of four phases of reopening.
• Report will be positive for Yukoners: YMA The Yukon’s government officials and physicians will have their hands full this spring reviewing the extensive report that calls for an overhaul of the health and social services system (see p. 4).
• Report provides map to greater road safety Sweeping changes and suggestions are being recommended to strengthen road safety and reduce motor vehicle collisions in the Yukon.

May 14, 2020

• Alcohol sales for 2018-19 rose Yukon liquor stores, agencies and other retail outlets sold $40 million worth of alcoholic beverages during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019.
• Panel offers antidotes for fragmented health care system An independent review panel has published a report with 76 recommendations for improving the Yukon’s health system,
• Dentists feel fiscal bite, eye gradual return to duty The Yukon Dental Association is hoping to have a plan in the next couple of weeks for a gradual return to regular service, says the association’s president.
• Human remains located in Long Lake area Human remains were located in the Long Lake area of Whitehorse on Wednesday morning.