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Eliza Building in Dawson expands territory’s affordable housing
January 28, 2020
The Governments of Canada and Yukon funded a new building in the community with 13 apartments and one commercial space.
Public risk for novel coronavirus remains low in Yukon
January 28, 2020
Public risk for coronavirus remains low in Yukon.
Funding available for Yukon projects that prevent crime or support victims
January 24, 2020
Applications are open for the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Fund, providing funding to eligible organizations with projects that support crime prevention or victims of crime
British Columbia and Yukon partner on strategies to feed the North
January 22, 2020
A new Memorandum of Understanding between Yukon and British Columbia will promote food security, increase sustainable agricultural production and grow market opportunities.
Dawson City ice bridge open to heavy traffic
January 22, 2020
The Dawson City ice bridge is now open to heavy traffic up to 40,000 kilograms.
Commissioner of Yukon to present new literary prize
January 20, 2020
The BC and Yukon Book Prizes and the Office of the Commissioner announce a new, annual literary prize for the Yukon writing and publishing community.
Owner’s Advisor contract awarded for Whistle Bend elementary school
January 17, 2020
The owner’s advisor contract for Yukon’s newest elementary school has been awarded to Colliers Project Leaders.
Second Yukon Resource Gateway Project agreement reached
January 16, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Liard First Nation are working together to improve the Nahanni Range Road as part of the Yukon Resource Gateway Project.
New deputy minister for the Department of Finance
January 8, 2020
Scott Thompson will join the Government of Yukon as the new deputy minister of the Department of Finance.
Commissioner of Yukon one of 10 most influential personalities in Canadian Francophone community
January 7, 2020
The Commissioner of Yukon, Angélique Bernard, has been named one of the 10 most influential personalities in the Canadian Francophone community outside of Quebec.
