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Canada and the Yukon invest in more reliable and efficient energy generation in Dawson City
August 12, 2021
Dawson City reduces carbon footprint and increases electricity capacity with solar power project.
Investing in a new Elders complex in Old Crow, Yukon
August 6, 2021
New assisted-living complex for Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Elders.
Whitehorse residents to benefit from improved community infrastructure
August 6, 2021
Infrastructure projects provide public transit, storm water and recreation benefits for Whitehorse residents.
Residents of the Yukon to benefit from improvements to community infrastructure
August 4, 2021
Yukon residents to benefit from improvements to community infrastructure.
Minimum wage increasing to $15.20 per hour on August 1
July 29, 2021
Yukon’s minimum wage to rise to $15.20 an hour on August 1, 2021.
Supporting communities across the Yukon
July 26, 2021
The federal Canada Community-Building Fund provides reliable funding for projects that improve the quality of life for Yukoners.
Yukon municipalities improve recreational facilities with Canada Community-Building Fund
July 23, 2021
Five Yukon municipalities improve recreational facilities across the territory.
Update on August 1 increase to minimum wage
July 23, 2021
Government provides update on commitment to raise minimum wage to $15.20 an hour on August 1, 2021.
Yukon air tanker group takes off for British Columbia to fight wildfires
July 19, 2021
The Yukon is sending an air tanker group south to help British Columbia fight wildfires.
Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million in funding to sport and recreation
July 12, 2021
The Government of Yukon announces annual funding for sport and recreation groups, athletes and officials.