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Money approved last year is bolstering enforcement, clearing of accessible parking stalls downtown

Beginning this month, the city will hire additional bylaw officers to focus on snow and ice control enforcement, and make "operational changes” including dedicating crews to clear snow-piles near curb-cuts and accessible parking spots downtown.

John Firth announced as the new Yukon story laureate on Jan. 4

Disability advocate says more must be done

Council hears from concerned residents, some with disabilities. Class-action suit threatened

Acessibility and downtown infrastructure among priorities advanced

Whitehorse doesn’t have a policy that specifically deals with the clearing requirements for on-road accessible parking stalls. But its snow and ice control policy is up for review — meaning city officials will look at the issue and how it’s prioritized. 

Presentation and forthcoming motion deal with snow and ice on sidewalks and parking stalls

A look at decisions made by Whitehorse city council at its Dec. 12 meeting.

A survivor shares his experience.