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June 28, 2023
- Reports on shelter highlight need for improvement Two recently released reports on the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter (WES) highlight a need for improvement but also map a plan for the future.
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Contribution Welcomed .
- Premier honours beginning of the annual pilgrimage Premier Ranj Pillai has honoured the start of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
- Building construction investments on the upswing The Liberal caucus is extending congratulations to Yukon contractors on another month of increased investment in building construction across the territory.
- Legion receives its needed grant The Royal Canadian Legion will receive a $5,000-grant from the City of Whitehorse to help with the cost of the Canada Day celebrations it organizes.
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Infrastructure investment is essential, premiers say Large-scale infrastructure investment is needed to help solve many of the distinctive challenges faced by the northern territories, say all three territorial premiers.
- Pillai recognizes special day Premier Ranj Pillai has recognized today’s beginning of one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar, Eid al-Adha.
- Families can confirm enrolment interest in new school Whistle Bend Elementary School, the first new elementary school to be built in Whitehorse in more than 20 years, will welcome students in August 2024 for the 2024-25 school year.
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Pool’s seven-week closure to start Aug. 12 The Lions Pool at the Canada Games Centre will close Aug. 12 for approximately seven weeks for a major maintenance project, the city’s manager of property management explained this morning.
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‘I thought, I have to get this beast outta here’ After hearing a bit of a racket on the deck of his Mary Lake home early last Friday morning, Al Fozard went down the stairs to head outside and investigate.
June 27, 2023
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Walking For A Cause The annual Brain Tumour Walk took place Saturday at Rotary Peace Park.
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University announces associate vice-president appointment Gä̀gala-ƛ̓iƛ̓ətko Nadia Joe (u-/a-/Dä̀n) will become the new associate vice-president, Indigenous Engagement and Partnerships, at Yukon University.
- Premier salutes Canadian Multiculturalism Day Premier Ranj Pillai issued a statement Tuesday honouring Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
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YG seeking feedback from Indigenous Yukoners on hiring practices The Yukon government is launching a public engagement process to learn more about barriers faced by Indigenous Yukoners in territorial government hiring practices.
- City out to reduce mosquito population The city is taking action to reduce the mosquito population in and around Whitehorse through its annual mosquito control program.
- Committee produces ideas on provision of housing In response to a critical audit from the federal government, the legislature’s public accounts committee has issued a report giving six specific recommendations to improve how housing is provided in the territory for those in the greatest need.
June 26, 2023
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Francophone community comes together for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Photo Spread
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City’s town square makes its debut On Jan. 9, city councillor Ted Laking brought forward a motion proposing the closure of one block of Main Street to create a pedestrian town square.
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White Pass employees to begin strike vote After six years without a new contract, train operators on the White Pass & Yukon Route (WPYR) railway will hold a strike vote beginning at 8:00 this evening Alaska time.
- Council slated to vote on grant for Legion City council is being asked to approve a $5,000 grant to the Royal Canadian Legion – even though the Legion missed the application deadline.
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Time capsule to be opened Wednesday June 27, 1973 was a big day for the Yukon Vocational & Technical Training Centre (Y.V.T.T.C.).