91ÉçÇøÆƽâ°æ

June 28, 2023

• Reports on shelter highlight need for improvement Two recently released reports on the 91ÉçÇøÆƽâ°æ Emergency Shelter (WES) highlight a need for improvement but also map a plan for the future.
• 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 91ÉçÇøÆƽâ°æ to help with the cost of the Canada Day celebrations it organizes.
• 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 91ÉçÇøÆƽâ°æ in more than 20 years, will welcome students in August 2024 for the 2024-25 school year.
• 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.
• ‘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

• Walking For A Cause The annual Brain Tumour Walk took place Saturday at Rotary Peace Park.
• University announces associate vice-president appointment GäÌ€gala-ƛ̓iƛ̓ətko Nadia Joe (u-/a-/DäÌ€n) 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.
• 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 91ÉçÇøÆƽâ°æ 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

• Francophone community comes together for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Photo Spread
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.).