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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.
Leave for domestic and sexualized violence coming to Yukon
November 9, 2020
Amendments to Employment Standards Act will create leave for victims of domestic and sexualized violence.
Government of Yukon announces further funding for territory’s high performance athletes
October 30, 2020
Recipients of Yukon’s High Performance Athlete Program’s second 2020 intake announced.
Corporate Statutes Amendment Act tabled
October 7, 2020
Proposed amendments would provide further clarity for Yukon societies, business corporations and cooperative associations.
Support for certified training available for Yukon coaches
September 30, 2020
Government of Yukon initiative supports coaches in their professional development.
Expansion of municipal infrastructure into Marshall Creek subdivision
September 25, 2020
Infrastructure funds support Champagne and Aishihik First Nations’ expansion of Marshall Creek subdivision.
FireSmart funding helping to build wildfire resilient communities
September 21, 2020
Forty groups are receiving a total of $850,000 through Yukon’s FireSmart funding program to remove dangerous forest fuels from areas near their communities.
Yukon extending state of emergency to maintain response to COVID-19
September 9, 2020
Yukon extends state of emergency to continue to manage impacts of COVID-19.