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Yukoners receive donation of carbon monoxide alarms from Hawkins-Gignac Foundation

February 7 -  The Yukon Government has partnered with the City of Whitehorse, the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation and the Food Bank Society of Whitehorse to raise awareness with regard to carbon monoxide safety and the importance of having a detector in homes. 

A news conference was held today as the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation donated 200 carbon monoxide detectors.

The Food Bank Society of Whitehorse will distribute these detectors to lower income families, senior citizens and others who may not be in a position to purchase a unit for their homes.

"Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors save lives; we hope every Yukoner will ensure their homes are equipped with both," Yukon Fire Marshal Dennis Berry said at the news conference. "We are grateful to the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for their generous donation today."

Please visit the Fire Marshal's Public Education page for more information on how to protect your family from carbon monoxide.

2012 City Chase Canadian Championships come to Whitehorse

February 1 - Sport Yukon, the City of Whitehorse and Yukon Government announced the upcoming City Chase Championships, to be held in Whitehorse Sept. 28-30.

City Chase is the world’s largest urban adventure series and is about to embark on a four month long odyssey of adventure and challenges for over 8,000 Canadians across the country. 

Teams of two compete to discover and overcome challenges hidden all over their respective cities. Eight regional championship teams from across the country will compete in the Canadian Championships, a 36-hour long Chase with bigger, more unpredictable and more demanding challenges. The Championships will showcase Whitehorse and the surrounding region by highlighting the history, culture and regional landmarks.

Visit the City Chase website for more information.