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Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet in Dawson for Yukon Forum
September 13, 2018
Premier, Ministers and Chiefs reviewed progress being made on child welfare, fish and wildlife and land use planning at the third Yukon Forum of 2018.
Mummified ice age specimens unveiled in Dawson
September 13, 2018
The mummified remains of an ice age caribou calf and wolf pup are now on display at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre in Dawson City.
Whistle Bend Place officially opens
September 12, 2018
Residents will have access to many amenities and best-practice continuing care services.
Premier and Ministers present Yukon vision to Senate Arctic committee
September 12, 2018
Premier and Ministers present Government of Yukon vision to Special Senate Committee on the Arctic members visiting Whitehorse.
Francophone advocate receives literacy award from Premier
September 11, 2018
Isabelle Salesse received the 2018 Council of the Federation Literacy Award to for her work in literacy for Francophones.
Raven Recycling Society to operate e-waste depot
September 10, 2018
Starting October 1, Yukoners can bring their e-waste to Raven Recycling or local municipal or community recycling depots – no tipping fees apply.
Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in three infrastructure projects throughout the territory
September 10, 2018
Investments in water, wastewater and solar energy will benefit residents of Dawson City, the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun
Minister Pillai attends Canadian Council of Forest Ministers’ meeting in Halifax
September 7, 2018
Canada’s Forest Ministers, including Yukon’s Minister Ranj Pillai, wrap up meetings in Halifax today.
The governments of Canada and Yukon invest in new arena in Carmacks
September 7, 2018
Carmacks residents to get a new arena through the federal Small Communities Fund and territorial funding.
Results of public engagement on FASD released today
September 7, 2018
The information gathered through this engagement is now being considered by the Government of Yukon as it develops a Yukon FASD Action Plan.