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Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on strategic tungsten investment
June 10, 2022
Minister Pillai has issued the following statement on Fireweed Zinc acquiring the Mactung Tungsten Project.
New funding program launched to support Yukon performing musicians
June 6, 2022
New Performing Musicians Fund will better support the territory’s recording artists.
Registration opens for Yukon First Nation Citizens to receive free coding training
June 1, 2022
Registration has opened for Yukon First Nations students to accessing free virtual coding training and an opportunity for an entry-level technology position upon graduation.
Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon invest $1.95 million to support Yukon tourism sector as it adapts and grows beyond the pandemic
May 27, 2022
As part of National Tourism Week, the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announced a combined investment of $1.95 million towards the Yukon Elevate Tourism Program.
The Government of Yukon, Yukon University and ComIT partner to bring coding training to Yukon First Nations students
May 5, 2022
The Government of Yukon has partnered with Yukon University and ComIT to deliver free coding training to First Nations students.
The Government of Yukon supports launch of Klondike Placer Miners' Association education program
May 3, 2022
The Government of Yukon supports the launch of an education program for placer miners through the Klondike Placer Miners’ Association.
Atlin Hydro Expansion Project to receive $32.2 million from Natural Resources Canada
April 11, 2022
The Government of Canada is investing $32.2 million for the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project.
The Community Development Fund awards capital to support 24 projects
March 31, 2022
The Community Development Fund is being awarded to 24 community projects across the Yukon.
New COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund available for non-profits and non-governmental organizations
March 23, 2022
The Government of Yukon has partnered with Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon to launch a COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund for non-profits and NGOs.
Air North, Yukon's Airline and Philippine Airlines work to finalize interline agreement
March 18, 2022
Interline agreement will further strengthen the ties between the Yukon and the Philippines.