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Emergency measures and guidance to protect Yukoners from the spread of COVID-19 announced today
April 2, 2020
The Government of Yukon is taking more steps to protect Yukoners from the spread of COVID-19.
Recycling services, tipping fees temporarily suspended in light of COVID-19 pandemic
March 30, 2020
Recycling depots and free stores will be closed as of April 1, 2020 until further notice.
Government of Yukon is making sure Yukoners have home security during COVID-19
March 26, 2020
Government of Yukon protects residential tenants affected by COVID-19 with eviction protection measures.
Leave provisions for domestic and sexualized violence proposed
March 10, 2020
Proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act would provide leave for victims of domestic and sexualized violence.
Local FireSmart Representative workshop empowers Yukoners to increase community wildfire resiliency
February 28, 2020
A successful Local FireSmart Representative workshop has equipped 46 Yukoners from across the territory with specialized wildfire resiliency knowledge.
Government of Yukon and Corix Water Systems reach settlement agreement
February 28, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Corix Water Systems have reached an agreement regarding the Dawson City Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Yukon’s minimum wage increasing to $13.71 per hour
February 19, 2020
Yukon’s minimum wage to rise to $13.71 per hour on April 1, 2020.
Youth encouraged to apply for Arctic Winter Games 2020 Youth Ambassador Program
January 6, 2020
Yukon youth are encouraged to apply to be Yukon youth ambassadors for the Arctic Winter Games 2020.
Lottery for new lots in Whistle Bend
December 18, 2019
The Whistle Bend neighbourhood continues to grow with 55 residential lots just released for single-family homes.
Gas Tax Fund to support local infrastructure priorities in the Town of Watson Lake
December 6, 2019
Five projects are underway in the Town of Watson Lake with an investment of over $1.65 million from the municipality’s portion of the federal Gas Tax Fund.