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Government of Yukon tables Bill 27 to reduce red tape
March 6, 2023
Government of Yukon tables Bill 27 to streamline licensing and registration requirements in the territory.
The Yukon’s minimum wage to increase to $16.77 per hour
February 23, 2023
Effective April 1, 2023, Yukon’s minimum wage will increase from $15.70 to $16.77 per hour. This increase is based on the 2022 Consumer Price Index for Whitehorse which is 6.8 per
Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in expanded services for City of Whitehorse
February 22, 2023
The Government of Yukon is partnering with the Government of Canada to provide $4.2 million in funding for two infrastructure projects in the City of Whitehorse.
Government of Yukon provides funding to support response to escarpment slide
February 20, 2023
The Government of Yukon is providing financial support to the City of Whitehorse to offset their costs related to the 2022 escarpment slide.
Yukon municipalities sign on to Better Buildings program
February 16, 2023
Residential and commercial building owners throughout the Yukon can now access low-interest funding to support energy efficient upgrades.
Team Yukon ready for the 2023 Canada Winter Games
February 16, 2023
Team Yukon athletes are ready to compete in Canada's largest multi-sport competition.
Congratulations to Team Yukon on their successes at the Arctic Winter Games
February 9, 2023
Congratulations to Team Yukon on all its achievements at the 2023 Arctic Winter Games.
Yukon residential rent index updated and new conditions for ending residential tenancies introduced
February 3, 2023
Changes introduced to address housing pressures Yukoners are facing.
Team Yukon set to compete at the 2023 Arctic Winter Games
January 26, 2023
Team Yukon returns to compete at the 2023 Arctic Winter Games.
Watson Lake celebrates new municipal services building
January 23, 2023
The new municipal services building in Watson Lake officially opened its doors on Saturday.