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Vimy Heritage Housing Society continues work on seniors’ housing project
June 17, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Vimy Heritage Housing Society continue collaboration on independent housing solutions for Yukon seniors.
Government of Yukon increases investment in mineral exploration
June 11, 2020
$1.1 million increase to Yukon Mineral Exploration Program will support mineral exploration activities in Yukon.
Mineral Development Guidelines in Peel Region Updated According to Regional Land Use Plan
April 14, 2020
Mineral staking areas in the Peel watershed changed on April 1, 2020.
Discovery Day to display electric vehicles in Yukon
March 4, 2020
First-ever Electric Vehicle Discovery Day invites Yukoners to learn about and experience electric vehicles up close on Sunday, March 8 at the Yukon Transportation Museum.
Third Yukon Resource Gateway Project agreement reached
March 2, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Ross River Dena Council have reached an agreement in principle to improve parts of the North Canol Road and the Robert Campbell Highway.
Project coordination committee struck for Brewery Creek Mine
February 5, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Golden Predator Mining Corp. are taking steps to make communication more efficient concerning the Brewery Creek Mine.
Yukon Renewable Electricity Panel final report released
January 31, 2020
Yukon Renewable Electricity Panel final report includes recommendations on how to meet Yukon’s electricity demands through renewable sources.
British Columbia and Yukon partner on strategies to feed the North
January 22, 2020
A new Memorandum of Understanding between Yukon and British Columbia will promote food security, increase sustainable agricultural production and grow market opportunities.
Second Yukon Resource Gateway Project agreement reached
January 16, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Liard First Nation are working together to improve the Nahanni Range Road as part of the Yukon Resource Gateway Project.
Yukon-wide class 1 notification proposed for 2020
December 23, 2019
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations with Final Agreements have reached an agreement to require notification of Class 1 mineral exploration activities across Yukon.