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Liard First Nation Language Department receives literacy award
September 17, 2020
The Liard First Nation Language Department is this year’s recipient of Yukon’s Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
Expanded rebates for renewable home heating now available
September 17, 2020
New incentives make efficient renewable home heating more affordable.
Review of inclusive and special education in Yukon extended
September 16, 2020
Extension will provide more time and opportunities to safely connect and gather perspectives.
Permanent funding for glucose monitors available to adult Yukoners
September 14, 2020
Yukoners over 18 years of age living with type 1 diabetes will have coverage for glucose monitoring devices beginning October 1, 2020.
Passengers at Whitehorse airport to begin using separate baggage drop-off
September 14, 2020
Passengers at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport will be required to check their bags at a separate baggage drop off starting tomorrow.
Climate change, energy and green economy strategy for Yukon announced
September 14, 2020
Final Our Clean Future strategy includes 131 actions to address climate change, promote clean energy and build a green economy.
Coming together for caribou
September 10, 2020
Parties to the Canadian Porcupine Caribou Management Agreement stand together to protect the Porcupine caribou herd.
Government of Yukon seeks feedback on COVID-19 impacts to non-profit societies
September 9, 2020
The Government of Yukon conducts survey on COVID-19 impacts to non-profit societies.
Yukon extending state of emergency to maintain response to COVID-19
September 9, 2020
Yukon extends state of emergency to continue to manage impacts of COVID-19.