Yukon Government retiree says 52.8 per cent increase in healthcare insurance premiums reeks of 'indifference'
Whitehorse, YT - Premiums for the Yukon Government's extended health care plan, which covers all current government employees and retirees, are set to increase by 52.8 percent on April 1st which to some is a necessary evil in the era of post-COVID-19 and inflation but to others a sign of disregard for ex-Government wo...
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Association of Yukon Communities concerned over possible changes to the Gas Tax Fund hurting municipalities
Whitehorse, YT - The Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) says that proposed changes coming to the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF), which aims to put federal dollars in the hands of municipalities, will leave communities without access to an important fund that is designed to help address infrastructure challen...
Mar 27, 2024
Ukrainian Canadian Association of the Yukon's executive members added to Russia's list of Sanctioned Canadians
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Ukrainian Canadian Association of the Yukon have announced the addition of two of their executive members to Russia's list of Sanctioned Canadians, following their most recent Yukon to Ukraine aid mission. UCAY President Jeff Sloychuk, and UCAY Vice President Eileen Melnychuk, now find themselves o...
Mar 26, 2024
Whitehorse Muslim community invites you to join 'Unity Iftar' on March 31st
WHITEHORSE, YT - Members of the Whitehorse Muslim community have organized a 'Unity Iftar' for this coming Sunday, March 31st, and you've been invited to join them for an evening of feasting and conversation. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, and the Iftar is the fast b...
Mar 25, 2024
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44th annual Kilrich Native Hockey Tournament wraps up with series of tight finals matches
Whitehorse, YT - The 44th annual Kilrich Native Hockey Tournament for 2024 wrapped up at the Canada Games Centre and Takhini Arena in Whitehorse on Sunday bringing an end to four days of hard-fought hockey matches among the 56 teams competing who came from all over the Yukon, British Columbia and the Northwest Territor...
Mar 25, 2024