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Yukon Film Society set to renovate and operate the Yukon Theatre
November 23, 2021
Yukon Theatre set to reopen under Yukon Film Society
Inaugural Economic Development Fund recipients announced
November 2, 2021
28 projects have been approved to receive support from the Economic Development Fund.
Five Yukon projects receive funding from the Community Development Fund
September 29, 2021
Five community projects across the Yukon receive support from the Community Development Fund.
Paid Sick Leave Rebate extended to support Yukon businesses and workers
September 28, 2021
The Government of Yukon has renewed and extended the Paid Sick Leave Rebate for Yukon employers and self-employed people. New intake begins on October 1, 2021.
Government of Yukon extends critical COVID-19 support programs for tourism and expands popular rebate program
September 24, 2021
Supports for the Yukon’s tourism sector continue and Great Yukon Summer Freeze announced.
New Innovation Commission to support local entrepreneurs
August 24, 2021
New Innovation Commission to inform a strategy to support technology start-ups and grow the Yukon’s digital ecosystem.
Innovative and Renewable Energy Initiative expanded to support more community projects
July 27, 2021
The Innovative and Renewable Energy Initiative will receive $1 million additional annual funding to help reduce Yukon’s reliance on fossil fuels.
What We Heard report details feedback on proposed changes to Sound Recording Fund
July 15, 2021
The Government of Yukon releases the What We Heard report on changes to the Sound Recording Fund.
What We Heard report on Yukon’s immigration strategy released
June 29, 2021
The Government of Yukon releases What We Heard report following public engagement on the future of immigration.
Economic resilience plan will support local businesses
March 10, 2021
Plan will support the economy and build resilience as territory rebounds from pandemic.
