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Court petition filed to appoint receiver for Yukon Zinc
July 18, 2019
Government of Yukon files a petition in the Supreme Court of Yukon to have a receiver appointed to act for Yukon Zinc Corporation.
Yukon to host 2020 Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference
July 17, 2019
Yukon to host energy and mines ministers next year and coordinate work on several national initiatives.
Respectful hunting in Yukon
July 17, 2019
The Government of Yukon is preparing for the start of hunting season on August 1.
Independent Commission on Electoral Reform members appointed
July 15, 2019
A three-member Independent Commission on Electoral Reform has been selected to recommend ways to further improve democracy in Yukon.
Premier Silver discusses growing the economy at Council of the Federation
July 11, 2019
Premier Silver discussed growing the economy, Canada’s position in the Arctic, and mental health and addictions at the Council of the Federation.
Residents of Faro to benefit from improved roads, water and wastewater infrastructure
July 11, 2019
Town of Faro residents and visitors to benefit from major upgrades to the community’s aging water and wastewater systems and improvements to roads.
Commissioner unveils Order of Yukon design, personal Coat of Arms and new exhibit at the Taylor House
July 10, 2019
A new Order of Yukon design, Commissioner’s Coat of Arms and Taylor House exhibit were unveiled at the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon today.
Air quality advisory for Yukon
July 9, 2019
Air Quality Advisory for Yukon due to forecasts for increasing concentrations of wildfire smoke.
Education Agreement signed between Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation
July 9, 2019
The three-year agreement’s focus is to improve the experiences and outcomes of KDFN learners, and all learners in the KDFN Traditional Territory.
Whitehorse residents to benefit from improved compost facility
July 8, 2019
Upgrades to City of Whitehorse compost facility will increase organic waste processing and efficiency, protect the local environment and waterways.