Whitehorse Chamber Of Commerce E-Bulletin

Nov.27th 2015

Whitehorse Chamber E-Bulletin “The Voice Of Business”

Whitehorse Business Awards Banquet 2015

In This Week’s Edition for Nov.27th, 2015.....

1. Air North, Yukon’s Airline and Marsh Lake Tents and Events Business After Hours 2. Whitehorse Business Awards Banquet 3. Awards Banquet Sponsors / 5 Minutes For Business 4. Eligible Employers To Share 10 Million Of Excess Reserves 5. Canada Revenue Agency - Payroll Basics: Filing And Beyond 6. Adopt-A-Kettle Campaign 7. City Of Whitehorse Gets Festive 8. Pathways To Wellness

Chamber Business Awards Banquet 2015

Jack and Myrna Kingscote accepting the

Winner of the Customer Service and

Business Volunteer of the Year award on

Satisfaction award - Angellina’s Toy Boutique

behalf of Marj Eschak

Winner of the Giving Back to the

Winner of the Young Entrepreneur Award

Community Award - Aroma Borealis

- Jayden Soroka (Pixelbox Studio)

Business of the Year Award - Air North, Yukon’s Airline

Thank You to our Sponsors who helped make this event possible!

Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Tough Decisions Ahead In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, our Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, looks at the tough economic decisions the new federal government will have to make and the impact those choices could have on our economy.

Canada’s new government is off to a great start! People are cheering the new Cabinet and the return of the long-form census. But, there are tough decisions ahead. For instance, the Parliamentary Budget Office now projects larger deficits, $3 billion next year and almost $5 billion in 2017. How will the government deal with this situation while still making good on its promises? What does this mean for personal taxes? For business?

Read 5 Minutes for Business to find out.

For more information, please contact Hendrik Brakel.

For Release November 24, 2015

Eligible employers to share $10 million of excess reserves WHITEHORSE This week, the Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board will issue cheques totaling $10 million to employers as part of its excess reserve rebate.

A total of 3,568 eligible employers will share the rebate, receiving a cheque based on the total assessments they paid from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014.

“The board’s investment portfolio has performed very well,” said Board Chair Mark Pike. “That, coupled with positive operational results has left our compensation fund with more money than necessary to provide excellent benefits to every Yukon worker ever injured on the job.”

After consultation with stakeholders, including the Yukon Chamber of Commerce, the Board decided to issue a $10 million rebate to bring the compensation fund closer to its target range.

The target is a reserve fund of between 121 and 129 per cent of the cost of caring for every Yukon worker injured on the job. At the end of 2014, the compensation fund was at 160 per cent.

Because of the Board’s measured approach, employers will receive a total of $14 million through lower rates and the $10 million rebate by the end of 2015.

Once the fund returns to its target range, employers will pay the true cost of caring for Yukoners injured on the job. Today, they are paying less than that cost.

“The Yukon is a small jurisdiction and we must be careful to protect the fund on behalf of workers and employers,” said Pike. “This approach is designed to gradually reduce the excess reserves without significant impact to the assessment rates charged employers. However, this rebate comes after exceptional performance of our investment portfolio and, because of that, should not be considered a regular event.”

Information on the rebate can be found at www.wcb.yk.ca

For more information contact: Richard Mostyn, Public Affairs Liaison (867) 667-3445

Invitation to an interactive webinar

Payroll basics: Filing and beyond Hosted by the Canada Revenue Agency Mark your calendars!

English session date: ·

Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., Eastern time

French session date: · Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern time

Duration: About 45 minutes Topics: This webinar will be of use to you if you are interested in learning more about: · · ·

how to file your T4 information returns; situations that can occur after filing, including what happens if there is a discrepancy; and the eligibility criteria for the Small Business Job Credit.

Register for this webinar if you are: · a payer; · a new employer; · a worker; · interested in understanding how payroll works.

To register for this webinar, go to: English webcast 1: www1.webcastcanada.ca/cra-arc/registration/1215eng1.php English webcast 2: www1.webcastcanada.ca/cra-arc/registration/1215eng2.php French webcast 1: www1.webcastcanada.ca/cra-arc/registration/1215fra.php

Sign up early. Space is limited!

Help us give the GIFT of HOPE this

The Salvation

Christmas!

Army Drop-in

Adopting a Kettle provides you with a unique opportunity not only to demonstrate your HEART for those in need, but also to help The Salvation Army provide for those

Shelter in Whitehorse provides direct support to the Homeless in our community.

needs in a tangible way.

In the past year

We are asking local businesses and organizations to partner with us during this campaign and help us cover some of the 1300 Kettle host hours this year.

This Christmas we have a goal of $72,000 It’s simple, here’s how you do it: Pick a date and location that works for you. Then arrange for your staff to man the Christmas Kettle for a set period of time*. During this time your business logo will be displayed on the Kettle stand. (*1 day with a kettle is just 10 hours – in that time a Kettle can raise up to $1,000 or more.)

However we realize how busy Christmas can be! That it can be difficult to fit Kettle hosting into your schedule.

Another way you can help support is with a donation of $250 or more. As a Thank You we will put your organizations logo atop one of our kettles for a day.

Can You Help Us Help Others?

ADOPT-A-KETTLE Today and have fun spreading Christmas cheer!

2015 Campaign runs Monday to Saturday from November 19 to December 24.

more than 62,500 meals have been served at our Community Shelter – that is a 25% increase from the previous year!

We provided emergency overnight accommodation that totalled more than 5700 bednights.

Contact Claudine for more information and to sign up at (867) 335-0571 whitehorse.sa.kettles @gmail.com

November 27, 2015

WHITEHORSE GETS FESTIVE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Whitehorse – It’s a magical time of the year again in Whitehorse. The City is getting ready to enthrall residents and visitors with seasonal attractions and events.

The Parks and Community Development Department is decorating the city with approximately 20,000 holiday LED lights which were donated by TELUS. The Department is also responsible for decorating the tree on Main Street which will be lit at the Winterval Festival taking place on Saturday, December 5.

This year’s tree measures approximately 45 feet tall and was donated by the Hidinger family of Riverdale. ATCO Electric Yukon has been involved in this annual tradition for more than 30 years by cutting, transporting and installing the tree as well as providing the electricity that makes it glow. Thanks also go out to the Whitehorse Lions Club for its historical role in decorating the tree.

The Winterval Festival on Saturday, December 5 is brought to you by Yukon Educational Theatre - Unlikely Events Yukon: Festival Events, 12:30-3:00pm & 4:45-6:30pm, Waterfront and Roundhouse Santa Parade and Tree Lighting, 4:00-4:30pm, Main Street The Canada Games Centre is hosting the following events later this month: City Lights Festival, December 19, 4:30-6:30pm Family First Night, December 31, 5:00-8:00pm All events are free and everyone is welcome. Visit www.whitehorse.ca/events for more information and details.

Pathways to Wellness e-Tips conversation • connection • commitment

Staying in the present

Contact Info:

In the course of the day, our minds often drift to the past or the future. Dwelling on past hurts or mistakes, or worrying about the future without finding solutions increases stress, anxiety, and depression.

Contact us at www.yukonwellness.ca/ contactus.php

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Practice mindfulness as an alternative. Stay in the present by focusing on the "here and now" like the smells of nature, the act of stroking your child's hair, your breathing, and even the sensations in your big toe!

If feelings of anxiety or depression are interfering with your relationships, work, or enjoyment of life, seek help.

Sometimes talking to a friend or family member is all it takes. Other times talking with a professional is needed.

Being present and mindful is a tool that increases happiness and enjoyment, and decreases sensory overload and negative self-talk.

It's free, always available, and sustaniable!

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

Exercises for your mind Cultivating more mindfulness takes practice. Our minds jump from one thought to the next and tend to dwell on the future and the past, rather than the present. Regular meditation is one way to practice staying in the moment. Here are some other ways to become more mindful: Guided relaxation and mindfulness practices. (audio files) Pay attention to your thoughts and notice whether they are realistic and grounded in the present. (video clip)