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October 18, 2023
- Council approves land motion City council members unanimously passed a motion Oct. 10 calling on the federal government to make more land available to the city for housing developments.
- Review of Cannabis Control and Regulation Act begins The Yukon government has launched the public engagement phase for the five-year review of the Cannabis Control and Regulation Act.
- Long Ago Yukon opens its speakers series The coming Saturday’s first guest for Long Ago Yukon’s 2023-2024 speaker series will be Dr. Emily Lindsey.
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‘Violence knows no jurisdiction,’ forum is told The second keynote speaker at this week’s accountability forum for MMIWG2S+ in the Yukon outlined a proposed system for a national ombudsman office and related organizations for Indigenous people.
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Prospective proponent identified for a planned convention centre The Chu Níikwän Development Corp. (CNLP) has emerged as the highest-ranked proponent with a concept for a new convention centre in Whitehorse.
- Supplement going out in two instalments This month, Yukoners who receive the Yukon Seniors Income Supplement (YSIS) will be issued their payment in two instalments instead of one.
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Planned dock investment has soared to $44 million The Yukon government has revealed the proposed Skagway, Alaska ore dock project could now cost the territory as much as $44 million.
October 17, 2023
- Tourism industry remains challenged, TIA Yukon says The tourism industry remains dogged by challenges, but the Yukon’s strong brand continues to draw visitors.
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Minister’s letter discussed in legislature, at council meeting The debate over a letter Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn sent to Mayor Laura Cabott last week continued at city hall Monday evening, as well as in the legislative assembly that afternoon.
- Snow dump plan raises concerns Some Whitehorse residents are already expressing concerns about the plan to use property in the Kulan subdivision as a snow dump for Whistle Bend homes.
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Search is on for Old Crow man The RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating Freddy Frost in the Old Crow area.
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Indigenous women need to ‘speak up,’ forum told “Silence equals violence.”
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Poverty and Homelessness Action Week begins People telling stories of their lived experiences of homelessness can be helpful and cathartic, but action is what’s really needed to actually ease their burden.
October 16, 2023
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Society’s annual gala raised $65,000 for students The Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society has raised $65,000 for its Every Student, Every Day (ESED) funding program.
- Detour is created The city’s contractor is continuing work on the Takhini sanitary trunk main at the intersection of University Drive and Range Road.
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Students Help Gather Food The All Schools Food Drive for the Whitehorse Food Bank took place last Thursday.
- Pillai conversed with western premiers Premier Ranj Pillai chatted about emergency preparations last Thursday with other western and northern premiers.
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Rallying For Palestine A small group of people gathered at the Healing Totem on Friday to rally for Palestine.
- Cougar report under investigation Yukon conservation officers are looking into reports of a cougar being seen in the McIntyre area.
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- Minister’s letter called ‘bizarre’ by councillor At least one city councillor is annoyed by a letter sent to Mayor Laura Cabott by Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn.
- MMIWG2S+ accountability forum is underway The second Yukon MMIWG2S+ accountability forum began this morning at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
- Fentanyl-laced products found at school A letter to the parents of Porter Creek Secondary School is warning that fentanyl-laced products have been found on the property.
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400,000 fire-resistant trees to take root The Yukon and federal governments are putting up a combined $1.1 million to plant 400,000 fire-resistant deciduous trees southwest of Whitehorse.
- Former educator acquitted of three charges A former Hidden Valley Elementary School educational assistant accused of child sexual abuse was acquitted on three charges on Friday.