Yukon libraries drop late fees

Whitehorse Public Library as seen on July 13. (Yukon News Files)
Plan aimed to make library accessible and save on administration costs
Indigenous business owner Kim Koyczan was among three Yukon-based semi-finalists in the 2023 Pow Wow Pitch, a competition that celebrates Indigenous entrepreneurs across North America. (Matthew Bossons/Yukon News)

3 Yukon women make semi-finals of Indigenous answer to ‘Dragon’s Den’
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Letter: Utilities board needs to follow its own guidelines
    Kaylyn Baker gives a tour of artwork in the Yukon Prize 2023 exhibit. (Mike Thomas/Yukon Arts Centre)

    Kaylyn Baker announced as recipient of Yukon Prize for Visual Arts
    U.S.-based Tibetan monk Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé. (Eric Swanson Photography)

    Tibetan monk Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé to speak in Whitehorse this month

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    Letter: On the federal Conservative leader
      Participants are seen at the 2022 Terry Fox Run in Whitehorse. The 2023 event will be held Sept. 17 at Rotary Park. (Yukon News file)

      Terry Fox Run set for Rotary Park
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      Letters: A message from the grand chief
        While some risk factors for dementia can’t be changed – like age or genetic background – there are some ways you can take action to reduce your overall risk at any time of life. Photo courtesy Alzheimer Society BC

        Alzheimer’s disease and dementia: What’s the difference?

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          J.V. Clark School celebrates winning the Fast Money segment with host Gerry Dee. (Courtesy/CBC Gem)

          Mayo teacher team dominates Family Feud and wins $10,000 for J.V. Clark School

          More than 100 people gathered at the community centre to watch the show when it aired on Sept. 20

          The new two-way bike lane along Chilkoot Way in Whitehorse, as photographed on the morning of Sept. 22. (Matthew Bossons/Yukon News)

          Chilkoot Way could see speed limit reduction amid bike lane controversy

          Whitehorse city council to vote on lowering Chilkoot Way speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h

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          Brothers Declan and Nigel Wise push to the finish at an earlier orienteering event. (Courtesy/Barbara Scheck)

          22 runners compete in orienteering event

          O-meet sees participants converge on Grey Mountain

           

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            Cole Pauls is a Tahltan artist who is among the six shortlisted artists for the Yukon Prize for Visual Arts. (Courtesy/Cole Pauls)

            Comics come from community for Haines Junction artist

            Cole Pauls is one of six artists shortlisted for the Yukon Prize for Visual Arts

            Canoeists’ Kennedy Cairns-Locke and Emily Crist paddling the rapids of the upper Snake River, while the photographer’s dog, Luke Skywalker, keeps an eye on the next set of rapids. (Peter Mather/Yukon News)

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              “It’s a dream come true for us.” – Anna Billowits, Team Member, Yukon Youth Healthcare Summit. Photo courtesy Arctic Inspiration

              Calling all youth, 30 and under, to rise to the prize!

              The Arctic Inspiration Youth Prize offers up to $700,000 in funding.

                 

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