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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.
Youth encouraged to apply for Arctic Winter Games 2020 Youth Ambassador Program
January 6, 2020
Yukon youth are encouraged to apply to be Yukon youth ambassadors for the Arctic Winter Games 2020.
Public engagement on seasonal time change launches
January 6, 2020
The Government of Yukon is asking Yukoners how time should be observed in the territory.
Yukon improving access to psychiatric specialist services
January 6, 2020
There are now three resident psychiatrists working in the territory, based out of a new private practice in Whitehorse.
Fortymile caribou herd hunting opportunity opening
December 31, 2019
Licensed harvest on Fortymile caribou to open for first time in Yukon since 1995.
Yukon-wide class 1 notification proposed for 2020
December 23, 2019
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations with Final Agreements have reached an agreement to require notification of Class 1 mineral exploration activities across Yukon.
Family mediation pilot project granted extension
December 20, 2019
Yukon’s free family mediation service available to separating or divorcing Yukoners is extended to 2022.