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Government of Yukon signs new regional solid waste agreements
April 24, 2023
Watson Lake and Teslin became the first municipalities to sign new interim regional waste agreements.
Government of Yukon congratulates the Recreation and Parks Association of Yukon on 30th anniversary
April 19, 2023
The Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon has hit an organizational milestone.
New arena builds community spirit in Carmacks
March 13, 2023
A new arena in the community of Carmacks will provide a much-needed opportunity for residents to come together and participate in recreational activities.
Team Yukon’s Canada Winter Games a huge success
March 8, 2023
Team Yukon traveled to Prince Edward Island to compete at the 2023 Canada Winter Games, winning three medals and achieving many new records for Yukon athletes.
Yukon government tables bill to streamline effectiveness of municipal and local advisory councils
March 7, 2023
Bill No. 26 will streamline the effectiveness of local governments by adjusting the terms of office for elected members of Yukon municipal and local advisory councils.
Government of Yukon tables Bill 27 to reduce red tape
March 6, 2023
Government of Yukon tables Bill 27 to streamline licensing and registration requirements in the territory.
The Yukon’s minimum wage to increase to $16.77 per hour
February 23, 2023
Effective April 1, 2023, Yukon’s minimum wage will increase from $15.70 to $16.77 per hour. This increase is based on the 2022 Consumer Price Index for Whitehorse which is 6.8 per
Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in expanded services for City of Whitehorse
February 22, 2023
The Government of Yukon is partnering with the Government of Canada to provide $4.2 million in funding for two infrastructure projects in the City of Whitehorse.
Government of Yukon provides funding to support response to escarpment slide
February 20, 2023
The Government of Yukon is providing financial support to the City of Whitehorse to offset their costs related to the 2022 escarpment slide.
Yukon municipalities sign on to Better Buildings program
February 16, 2023
Residential and commercial building owners throughout the Yukon can now access low-interest funding to support energy efficient upgrades.