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Community projects receive more than $748,000 from the Community Development Fund
August 31, 2018
Funding recipients include the White River First Nation, Mayo Volunteer Fire Department Association, Mental Health Association of Yukon, Riverdale Com
Renewable energy investments in Old Crow
August 23, 2018
Old Crow renewable energy initiatives receive over $500,000 investment from the Government of Yukon.
Yukon communities to benefit from more reliable internet
June 20, 2018
New 777 km fibre line from Dawson City to Inuvik to strengthen internet connection across the North.
Community Development Fund awards more than $1.2 million to Yukon projects
June 6, 2018
Funding recipients include Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Polarettes and Polar Tumblers Gymnastics Club and Blood Ties Four Directions Centre Society.
Yukon Community Economic Development Conference kicks off in Watson Lake
April 16, 2018
Stakeholders and local governments will gather to discuss challenges and successes in under the theme “Accelerating our local economies."
Government of Yukon supports new Yukon Innovation Hub
March 14, 2018
The Yukon Innovation Hub will bring business, Yukon College and public supports together under one roof.
Yukon shares mineral potential on a global stage
March 9, 2018
Government of Yukon officials and industry experts visited Toronto this week for the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference.
Whitehorse embarks on Smart Cities Challenge
February 22, 2018
The Smart Cities Challenge encourages communities to increase their liveability through innovation.
Flight simulator investment to boost Yukon’s aviation industry
February 19, 2018
The Governments of Canada, Yukon and Alkan Air announced the opening of a new flight simulator for Yukon College.
Government of Yukon funds Indigenous midwifery research project
February 8, 2018
The Community Midwifery Association Yukon will receive $74,360 from the government's Community Development Fund to research and document hist