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The Government of Yukon is requesting proposals for a full review of the rural fire service
March 8, 2021
The Government of Yukon has released a Request for Proposals for a value-driven service contract to complete a full, independent review of the fire service in rural Yukon.
Yukon societies and business corporations have updated legislation
March 2, 2021
Yukon societies and business corporations have new legislation to guide them.
Canada and Yukon invest in municipal infrastructure for residents of Faro
February 15, 2021
The Government Canada and the Government of Yukon announced funding for a new consolidated fire hall and public works building for the Town of Faro.
Government of Yukon will retender Carmacks arena construction
February 12, 2021
Construction will resume soon on the Carmacks arena project with construction of the project scheduled to be retendered in March.
Yukon Public Libraries launches the new reasons to fall in love with your library campaign
February 1, 2021
Additional services are being launched through all of Yukon’s 15 public libraries to provide Yukoners with easier access to resources.
Regulations and standards for the practice of midwifery approved
January 28, 2021
Regulations to support the practice of midwifery in Yukon have been approved.
Government of Yukon community recreation leadership award winner
December 15, 2020
Amy Handrahan from Teslin is this year’s recipient of the Government of Yukon’s community recreation leadership award.
Yukon is extending the state of emergency for another 90 days
December 8, 2020
Yukon extends state of emergency to continue to manage impacts of COVID-19.
Canada and Yukon invest in local energy and snowmaking at Mount Sima
November 27, 2020
The governments of Canada and Yukon have announced funding for improvements at Mount Sima.
Largest Whitehorse land lottery includes residential and commercial lots
November 26, 2020
Major land lottery and tender will increase variety and availability of Whistle Bend and country residential lots in Whitehorse.