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Awards ceremony honours over 40 members of Yukon’s Emergency Medical Services team
May 25, 2022
Awards ceremony honours Yukon Emergency Medical Services team members for community service, dedication to their duties and years of service.
Government of Yukon and municipal leaders connect at 2022 Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting
May 18, 2022
A new executive was elected at the Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting this past weekend
Series of activities planned for Emergency Preparedness Week
May 2, 2022
Emergency Preparedness Week activities planned to help Yukoners get prepared and be ready for anything.
Legislative amendments pave way for new Better Building energy retrofit program
March 24, 2022
Amendments enable a new energy-efficiency retrofit funding program for Yukon residential homes and businesses.
Funding announced for the redesign of Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre
March 23, 2022
$800,000 announced for redesign of Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre and energy efficiency upgrades.
Government of Yukon reviewing Civil Emergency Measures Act and Public Health and Safety Act
March 18, 2022
The Government of Yukon is reviewing the Civil Emergency Measures Act and the Public Health and Safety Act.
The Yukon ends State of Emergency
March 16, 2022
The Yukon’s State of Emergency, which was last declared in November 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end tomorrow at 11:59 p.m.
2027 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee achieves major milestone
March 14, 2022
Whitehorse is one step closer to hosting the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
Public input sought as new holiday considered for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
March 8, 2022
Yukoners invited to provide input on National Truth and Reconciliation Day as new general holiday in the Yukon.
Association of Yukon Communities renews three-year partnership agreement with the Government of Yukon
March 7, 2022
Government of Yukon and Association of Yukon Communities renew three-year partnership agreement.