Whitehorse Daily Star

July 7, 2023

• Health care receives a fiscal shot in the arm A shared federal-territorial plan will invest $380 million in federal health care funding over 10 years in the Yukon, the two governments announced Thursday.
• Drumming for well-being and community “It’s all about community.”
• One-time prize to mark Yukon’s 125th anniversary, YG says Applications have opened for a special one-time prize available for projects marking the Yukon’s 125th anniversary, which occurred June 13.
• No Arctic security without infrastructure: premiers Arctic security is under renewed focus as Russia and China eye the region – but leaders in the North say Canada won’t be able to exert sovereignty if their communities aren’t built up properly.
• Pillai to attend meeting Premier Ranj Pillai will attend the Council of the Federation meeting of the premiers from Monday to Wednesday in Winnipeg.
• Racers battled torrid temperatures, exhaustion The Golden Lake Crew (Jen and Seb Courville) a mixed tandem canoe from Golden Lake, Ont., has captured the 2023 Yukon River Quest crown.
• Study cites pros, cons of varsity sport program A feasibility study has been conducted into introducing a varsity sport program at Yukon University.
• Hot weather can bake your pets The sweltering heat wave also affects pets, the City of Whitehorse reminded residents and visitors today.
• Tripped unit caused latest power failure Thursday’s morning’s widespread power outage affecting some 9,000 customers and their family members was caused when one of the hydro units tripped at the Whitehorse Rapids Dam.
• Contractor elaborates on mine’s sudden closure When the Minto Mine abruptly shut down on May 13 and its entire board of directors resigned, no reasons were given other than the company citing financial issues.
• Extra wall support solves creek crossing problem City council has approved a $100,000 budget amendment to pay for the improvement to the McIntyre Creek crossing on Range Road.
• Trunk line work will complicate traffic patterns The City of Whitehorse is undertaking the replacement of the Takhini sanitary trunk main at an estimated cost of $9 million because of the potential damage a landslide could cause to the line.
• Bereaved visitors touched by Yukoners’ compassion A fatal motorcycle crash near Fox Lake on June 9 left Jeff Sorge and Bob Geith without their long-time friend and the inspiration behind their cross-continental trip, but they may now have made some new lifelong friends after being taken in and cared for by local residents.

July 6, 2023

• Yukon River Quest teams paddle toward tight finish in Dawson The Yukon River Quest teams continue to paddle toward Dawson City.
• Sounds For summer Evening Bringing Youth Towards Equality (BYTE) held the annual Battle of the Bands on Wednesday evening at LePage Park.
• Work begins on Takhini sanitary trunk main The City’s contractor, Norcope Enterprises, has begun work on replacing the Takhini sanitary trunk main along Mountainview Drive and the Trans Canada Trail.
• Minister promotes a plastic-free society Environment Minister Nils Clarke is recognizing Plastic Free July,
• Pillai met with government leaders in the Junction Premier Ranj Pillai met recently with Haines Junction Mayor Bruce Tomlin and village councillors, and leadership from the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) during a recent trip to Haines Junction (Dakwäkäda).
• Yukoners encouraged to apply for home ownership loan program The territorial government has launched the second intake of the Home Ownership Loan Program to support Yukoners with buying or building a home.
• Beware of fire danger, city urges The current hot temperatures and dry conditions can cause out-of-control fires to spread quickly, so the City of Whitehorse is urging everyone to be fire-safe.
• Youth rescues drowning swimmer from Ear Lake When Shanahan Blake-Simon saw someone drowning in the middle of Ear Lake on June 21, he didn’t think twice.

July 5, 2023

• S.S. Klondike site closes for work Parks Canada is preparing the S.S. Klondike National Historic Site for conservation work that will take place over the next several years.
• Yukon River Quest 2023 off and splashing Photo Spread
• Chinook salmon restoration work continues The Tr’ondek Hwech’in of Dawson City are planning another chapter in the chinook salmon restoration work for the Klondike River.
• Yukon River Quest: ‘This race is addicting’ The Yukon River Quest (YRQ) welcomed paddlers to the territory with a meet and greet last Sunday evening at The Old Firehall in Whitehorse.
• The Mishaps Roll On The array of vehicles veering off the North Klondike Highway between Whitehorse and Dawson City rolls on.
• Some tourists taking foolish risks with bears ultiple risky bear encounters along the Canadian side of the South Klondike Highway, observed and curtailed by Skagway tour guides, have resulted in them calling for enhanced safety protocols for rental car customers originating from Skagway.
• Exempt territory from some new fuel rules: YP As Canada’s newest clean fuel regulations come into effect, the Yukon Party official Opposition is criticizing the territorial government for failing to properly address the rising cost of living.
• YG employees’ outstanding service recognized Premier Ranj Pillai presented four individuals and 10 teams of public servants with the Premier’s Award for Excellence and Innovation on June 16.
• Decision on hosting Games must be a quick one Whitehorse has been asked to host the 2026 Arctic Winter Games.