Possessed to skate

Jul. 5, 2017 4:30 p.m.
Sports

Matthew Robinson does a kick flip on a ramp during the Canada Day Skate Comp in Riverdale on July 2 after the event was delayed a day because of rain. (Tom Patrick/Yukon News)

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The Cornerstone housing project under construction at the end of Main Street in Whitehorse on Nov. 19. Community Services Minister John Streicker said he will consult with the Yukon Contractors Association after concerns were raised in the legislature about COVID-19 isolation procedures for Outside workers at the site. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)

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Samson Hartland is the executive director of the Yukon Chamber of Mines. The Yukon Chamber of Mines elected a new board of directors during its annual general meeting held virtually on Nov. 17. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)

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The Yukon Hospital Corporation has released its annual report for 2019-20, and — unsurprisingly — hospital visitations were down. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

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Whitehorse City Hall. (Joel Krahn/Yukon News file)

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