Whitehorse Daily Star

April 22, 2020

• Games’ axing cost the economy millions The 2020 Arctic Winter Games were expected to contribute an estimated $5.7 million to the Yukon’s economy, according to a recently completed economic impact statement.
• Mayor proclaims Earth Day The world is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day today, and so is the City of Whitehorse.
• Survey explores economic impacts from COVID-19 As part of its efforts to assess the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the Yukon economy, the Department of Economic Development is undertaking monthly business surveys.
• Son, ex-colleague remember late councillor Dennis “Duke” Connelly was a black and white kind of guy, says his son and namesake, Dennis Connelly.
• Yukon Energy burning more natural gas, diesel Yukon Energy is reminding Yukoners about the importance of energy conservation particularly at this time of year,
• Grant recommendations made to city council City council is being asked to approve $131,734 in grants recommended by the city’s Recreation Grant Task Force.
• ‘Her gentleness, her spirit were just so good’ Nova Scotia shooting victim Lillian Hyslop is being remembered as a kind, compassionate and hard-working Yukon resident of more than 30 years.

April 21, 2020

• RCMP seek missing woman’s whereabouts Whitehorse RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Ayla Sanders.
• Two new COVID-19 cases reported The Yukon has two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the territory’s count to 11.
• Shooting victim once lived in territory A former Yukoner is a victim of last weekend’s mass shootings in Nova Scotia.
• Council asked to OK traffic speed study City council is being asked to approve a study to assess the impact of reducing the speed limit in the downtown core to 40 kilometres an hour.
• Yukoner to take part in national concert Yukon musician Remy Rodden will present his “envirosongs” in a #CanadaPerforms livestream event set for Wednesday (Earth Day).

April 20, 2020

• Darkened CGC opens door to major maintenance On March 18, the Canada Games Centre (CGC) was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic – a move recommended by Dr. Brendan Hanley, the Yukon’s chief medical officer.
• Pare child care numbers, government is directed The Yukon’s chief medical officer of health has directed the territorial government to reduce the number of children in licensed child care spaces.
• Mourning Fallen Officers The Whitehorse RCMP detachment flags are seen at half-mast today.
• Mass shootings ‘devastating,’ premier says Premier Sandy Silver has offered his “deepest condolences to the community of Portapique and the province of Nova Scotia following the devastating act of violence experienced this weekend.
• Temporary Internet usage relief extended Northwestel Inc. will extend its temporary Internet usage relief for every Northwestel residential Internet customer until May 31, 2020, subject to CRTC approval, the company said today.
• Long weekend firearm incident results in charges against man A 61-year-old man faces several firearms charges related to an incident that occurred south of Whitehorse over the Easter long weekend.
• YP welcomes enhanced testing The Yukon Party said Friday it’s pleased to see the Yukon government act on improved testing for COVID-19.
• Ninth COVID case found; test machine to arrive One new case of COVID-19 was identified in the Yukon on Friday, originating from a recent international traveller.
• Ex-councillor remembered as blunt but helpful Former city councillor Duke Connelly died last Thursday, a little over a month before his 90th birthday.
• Enforcement approach stiffened at border COVID-19 enforcement officers are now empowered to turn non-essential travellers away at the Yukon border.