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November 23, 2022
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History made as First Nation School Board trustees elected Photo Spread
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Rally goers protest no-cause evictions, end of rent caps For National Housing Day, Whitehorse residents and advocates gathered outside the legislative assembly on Tuesday to protest no-cause evictions and the expiration of rent control in the territory.
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Realigned fines proposed for maintenance bylaw City council is being asked to approve a new structure for levying fines imposed under the city’s maintenance bylaw.
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Quotas called outfitting industry’s ‘lifeblood’ In the spring, the Department of Environment caused a stir amongst outfitters, and the opposition, when it moved to change hunting quotas across the territory.
November 22, 2022
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Aiming For Inclusion .
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State of the Environment interim report released Higher volumes of water are one of the observations in the Yukon State of the Environment interim report for 2022 that Environment Minister Nils Clarke tabled in the legislature Monday.
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Ex-cabinet minister in line to be chief A former Liberal cabinet minister is likely headed back into public life.
- Mayor proclaims anti-violence initiative Mayor Laura Cabott has proclaimed that the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begin Wednesday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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Government recognizes excellence in mining practices The winners of the 2022 Robert E. Leckie Awards were announced at the 50th Annual Geoscience Forum and Trade Show banquet held Monday evening.
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NDP pushes for permanent paid sick days for all illnesses The territory has extended the temporary paid sick leave rebate for COVID-19 yet again, but the NDP is asking when permanent paid sick days for all illnesses are coming; maybe next year, says the government.
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Christmas Kettle Campaign proclaimed Wednesday marks the beginning of the 2022 Christmas Kettle Campaign, Mayor Laura Cabott proclaimed at city council’s meeting Monday.
November 21, 2022
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A Check Against Impaired Driving The Mothers Against Drunk Driving Project Red Ribbon check stop took place Friday evening.
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Promoting International Wares The 31st annual Global Village Fair took place Saturday at the Elks Hall.
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Jazzing it up on the wing Jazzing it up on the wing
- Dog mushing group disappointed with act’s handling The Animal Protection and Control Act passed in the legislature last week, but the territory’s Dog Mushing Association is still saying its industry wasn’t consulted – and it’s concerned businesses will be hurt by the new legislation.
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Yukon Permanent Art Collection exhibits new works An exhibition featuring the 16 new works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection opened last Thursday in the main foyer of the Jim Smith Building.
- Constant minimum wage boosts create risk: chamber Skyrocketing inflation could lead to a big jump for the Yukon’s minimum wage next year; it’s tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the Yukon Party says that could be a problem for businesses.