Ebulletin Oct.30th, 2015 - Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce

Oct.30th 2015
Whitehorse Chamber E-Bulletin
“The Voice Of Business”
In This Week’s Edition for Oct.30th, 2015.....
1. Yukoner Appreciation Day
2. List Of YAPP Day Participants
3. Free Business Transition Seminar
4. Whitehorse Business Awards
5. Advertising Coupon For Chamber Members
6. Yukon Convention Bureau - Red Carpet Tour / AFY Francophone Labour Market
7. Yukon Government: New Fibre Optic Link
8. Startup Canada Tour
9. Canadian Payroll Association - 2015 Year End and New Year Requirements
10.Chambers Of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
11.Chamber of Mines - Basic Prospecting Course
12. City Of Whitehorse Update
13. Pathways To Wellness
List of Participants Below
Yukoner Appreciation Day Participants
Angellina’s Toy Boutique
Aroma Borealis
Arts Underground
Ashley Furniture
Baked Cafe
Best Western Goldrush
BDO Canada LLP
Board Stiff
Climate Clothing
Coast High Country Inn
Coast Mountain Sports
The Collective Good
The Edgewater Hotel
Elements Esthetics
Erik’s Audio Video Unlimited
Gold Originals by Charlotte
Hair Sensations
Klondike Travel
Macbride Museum
Mac’s Fireweed Books
Midnight Sun Emporium
Murdoch’s Gem Shop
North End Gallery
North Star Mini Storage
Northwestel
Polarcom
Rambles
Sagebrush Shoes
Seasons Galleria
Sports Lodge
Sports Experts
Titan Gaming
Triple Js
Unity Clothing
Westmark Whitehorse
Yukon Brewing
Zoomz Boutique
Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
We are pleased to announce our upcoming Whitehorse Business Awards Banquet on Nov.26th!
Doors will open at 6:30pm and dinner will be served at 7pm.
These awards go to the best of the best that Whitehorse has to offer.
WHITEHORSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2015
Awards
BUSINESS
• Business of the Year Award
• Young Entrepreneur Award
• Giving Back to the Community Award
• Best Customer Service & Satisfaction Award
• Business Person Volunteer of the Year Award
Thursday November 26th, 2015
Best Western Gold Rush Inn Town Hall
Have a look at the criteria for each award here.
Submit your nomination(s) here.
What’s Up Yukon
has been a Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Member for 10 years.
We are pleased to be a chosen partner to enrich the benefits of being
a member for the Whitehorse Chamber Of Commerce.
Let’s bring all Yukon businesses together
and grow our chamber to be a vibrant voice for entrepreneurs.
What’s Up Yukon wishes to offer Renewing and New Members a
$75 Gift Certificate
• Availble once per year.
• We ask that a space be saved in the ad you place with this donation,
to let our readers know how long you have been a member of
Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce.
• This offer may not be used on the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce
Monthly page. It is an ad to be booked directly with What’s Up Yukon.
• You may book any size ad and this value will be deducted from the
total.
WHATS UP Y UKO N . C O M
L’Associa)on franco-­‐yukonnaise (AFY) leads Francophone Labour Market Strategy for Yukon
On behalf of AFY, please find below a link to a short online survey that AFY is doing to collect informa>on towards a Francophone Labour Market Strategy -­‐ working to understand the needs and opportuni>es of Yukon employers in all sectors related to recruitment, reten>on and opportuni>es for growing the Francophone Labour market for the Territory. Par>cipants that complete the survey can be entered into a draw to win a $50 giI cer>ficate to Café Balzam at the Takhini Hot Springs. Deadline for survey par)cipa)on is Friday, November 6, 2015. hKps://
www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7L7HKV FOR RELEASE
October 27, 2015
Dempster Highway route selected to bring fibre diversity to Yukon
WHITEHORSE—Minister of Economic Development Stacey Hassard announced a project to build
a new fibre optic link along the Dempster Highway, introducing needed redundancy and
resiliency to Yukon’s telecommunications infrastructure.
“For the past two years, our government has conducted extensive research into fibre optic route
possibilities, with particular focus on the Dempster Highway and Juneau as viable options,”
Hassard said. “Building a new fibre optic line connecting the N.W.T. and Yukon fibre networks is
the best way to provide robust protection to critical telecommunications services in more Yukon
communities.”
This project will complete a fibre loop in northern Canada, providing the ability for data to flow in
another direction in the event of damage to the fibre at any point. This fibre loop will protect
Internet, telephone, cellular and credit card services as well as government and emergency 911
services where available.
Northwestel has committed to contributing its own capital to strengthening fibre infrastructure in
Yukon, including extending the existing fibre line from Stewart Crossing to Dawson City.
“The completion of the fibre loop will bring benefit to all Yukoners and more communities in the
N.W.T.,” Northwestel president and CEO Paul Flaherty said. “As a truly northern company, we at
Northwestel are proud to be a part of an all-Canadian solution that will protect the everyday
services that northern Canadians increasingly rely on. This critical infrastructure link will help all
Yukon communities, N.W.T. communities along the Mackenzie River and in fact satellite served
communities throughout the North.”
The project will see the connection of Yukon’s existing fibre optic lines with the Government of
N.W.T.’s Mackenzie Valley fibre optic line to Inuvik. Every Yukon community will benefit from the
introduction of increased redundancy under this model, with 10 Yukon communities along the
fibre line gaining full redundancy.
“Providing reliable, consistent and economic telecommunications services to Yukoners is a
priority for the Yukon government,” Hassard added. “This link will provide long-term, diversified
infrastructure to deliver increased protection to telecommunications services for Yukoners and
local businesses.”
The Government of Yukon remains committed to providing the infrastructure required for
Yukon’s social and economic prosperity. It is expected the Dempster Highway route will take two
years to build, with an anticipated completion in 2017.
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Basic Prospecting Course
The Yukon Chamber of Mines is con nuing the long tradi on of offering our Basic Prospec ng Course! Registra ons are now open. This course will give par cipants an idea of how prospec ng works in the Yukon; an overview of basic geological informa on; and reviews the major mineral commodi es found in the Yukon. There will also be a chance to learn about mineral and rock iden fica on. The course consists 40 hrs of classroom sessions, held twice weekly on Monday and Wednesday evenings 19:00- 21:00 hrs. The course will begin in early January 2016 in the Yukon Chamber of Mines boardroom. Registra on is $250 plus GST.
Contact YCM to register or if you have any ques ons at 667-2090, or email office.manager@yukonminers.ca October 30, 2015
Halloween
Spooktacular
Join us for this great
community event at the
Canada Games Centre,
Saturday October 31
from 3 – 6 pm.
Next City Council Meeting
The next Standing Committee Meeting is November 2 at 5:30pm
in City Hall Council Chambers. View whitehorse.ca/agendas for
Council and whitehorse.ca/CASM for CASM meetings.
New Bear Hazard Assessment Survey
The Whitehorse Bear Working Group invites residents to share
their wildlife interactions at whitehorse.ca/bearsurvey
Ride Transit to this event!
Pool Closure Next Weekend
Get full details now at
whitehorse.ca/events
All areas of the Whitehorse Lions Aquatic Centre will be closed
to the public from Friday November 6 at 4 pm to Saturday
November 7 at 10 pm for the Ryan Downing Memorial Swim
Meet. Visit whitehorse.ca/cgc
Remembrance Day Notice
Transit will run as normal on Wednesday November 11, as well
as provide a shuttle from Takhini Arena to the Canada Games
Centre between 8am and 1pm for the Ceremony, which begins
promptly at 10am. The CGC will be open special hours from 1pm
to 8 pm. Most other offices and facilities will be closed. See
whitehorse.ca/events
Current Career Opportunities
Applicants are encouraged to view our exciting range of open job
postings online at whitehorse.ca/careers
Call For Photos
The Canada Games Centre is looking for your best seasonal
active living photos for an upcoming Active Living Guide! Get full
submission details at whitehorse.ca/alg
Convenient Personal Parking Spots For Rent
whitehorse.ca
Plowed stalls with plugins are currently available at the 2nd &
Steele and 3rd & Steele parkades downtown. Visit
whitehorse.ca/parking
Pathways to Wellness e-Tips
conversation • connection • commitment
Treats can be tricky
Halloween is a great opportunity for adults to model healthy
behaviours and to talk to kids about healthy eating, cleaning teeth
and staying safe in our neighbourhoods.
Here are some tips from Canadian dietitians, dentists and doctors:
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Discuss plans with children ahead of time. Perhaps you
want to go to houses of friends and relatives. Or maybe the
activities at the local community hall are more fun!
Make sure kids are eating a good meal before they go out
for the evening.
Swap out the pillow cases for a small bag. And think about
whether the Switch Witch will visit your family in midNovember to trade remaining candy for a small toy or
passes to the pool.
Make costumes out of light-coloured material or add
reflective tape on the front and back so that your child is
more visible to drivers. Avoid masks because they can
obscure vision.Tell your children not to eat any candy
before they get home. Sort through treats to make sure
everything is safe to eat.
Set a snack time. To resist constant snacking, limit
snacking to a particular time, e.g. after a meal.
Reinforce teachings about brushing and flossing teeth.
Rinsing with a glass of water after eating a sugary snack
will also help wash away some of the sugars and acids.
Last but not least, HAVE FUN! Show your family there is more to
Halloween than the candy -- enjoy time being active outdoors
together and interacting with others in your neighbourhood.
Contact Info:
Contact us at
www.yukonwellness.ca/
contactus.php
Our Location
201 - #1 Hospital Road,
Whitehorse, Yukon
Mail:
Pathways to Wellness, H-1
Health and Social Services
Yukon Government
Box 2703,
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6
E-mail:
yukonwellness@gov.yk.ca
Jan: 867-667-3674