The recipients for the 125 Prize were unveiled at an event yesterday evening at the Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre. Three projects will be sharing the $250,000 prize and represent a variety of activities and pursuits celebrating the Yukon.
The 125 Prize is a unique, one-time opportunity for Yukoners to achieve something extraordinary, whether an individual pursuit or a collective project.
The three prize project recipients are:
The Government of Yukon continues to monitor the status of the Yukon River in Dawson. Unfortunately, there is still not enough ice to construct a bridge. If the ice becomes thick enough, the Yukon government will make every effort to build a crossing for light-duty vehicles.
Residents are reminded that medical emergency services are always accessible by calling 911. Virtual health appointments and other online health resources are also available including:
The Yukon Midwifery Program will resume accepting applications for full-service midwifery care on February 12. The program team has grown and now includes second birth attendants in addition to three registered midwives.
A second birth attendant is a regulated health professional, often a registered nurse, who works within their own scope of practice to support out-of-hospital births alongside a registered midwife.
Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:
“As the Yukon Quest gears up for its 40th running, our government is proud to recognize the cultural and historic significance of the race and the spirit of community it inspires.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
"This Sunday marks World Cancer Day, a day to honour and remember everyone affected by cancer and join together to prevent, detect, treat and beat cancer.
“Cancer is a leading cause of death in Canada, and it indiscriminately and inevitably touches all of us at some point in our lives, whether it be through our own cancer diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family member or friend.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“February 1 to 7, 2024 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This week is held each year to bring awareness to eating disorders and highlights the significant challenges of disordered eating behaviours.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“Today marks the start of Black History Month when we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and remember the ongoing challenges and racialized discrimination that Black people endure.
The Government of Yukon has increased honoraria for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community responders. As essential contributors to the Yukon EMS, community responders play a crucial role in delivering health care within their respective communities. These Yukoners, who volunteer their services, currently receive compensation in the form of an honorarium for their on-call availability.
The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce the implementation of a residential Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), a key harm reduction component of the Substance Use Health Emergency Strategy.
From March 25 to April 21, 2024, the Whitehorse Public Library will be closed to the public for carpet installation.
The carpet in the library is old and torn in spots and is due for replacement. While there never is an ideal time to close the library for building maintenance, the dates were specifically chosen to minimize disruptions. The closure will come after the coldest months of winter have passed and spring break has ended.