The decision comes in response to concerns around the spread of COVID-19

By Dustin Patar

The upcoming Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse have been cancelled due to concerns around COVID-19.

While there are no cases of the virus in any of Canada’s northern territories, the Arctic Winter Games Host Society along with the Yukon Government and the City of Whitehorse are following a recommendation given by Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.

“It was been determined that cancelling the 2020 AWG is the most responsible precautionary measure,” said a news release issued late this afternoon.

A press conference regarding the cancellation of the games is being held at 6 p.m. eastern standard time and can be viewed on the Arctic Winter Games Facebook page.