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Government of Yukon passes new regulation to manage use of off-road vehicles
January 28, 2021
The Government of Yukon passes new regulation for off-road vehicle use in Yukon.
Local area planning process to start for the Łu Zil Män (Fish Lake) area
January 14, 2021
The Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation launch a local area planning process for the Łu Zil Män area and are recruiting interested parties for the steering committee.
Largest Whitehorse land lottery includes residential and commercial lots
November 26, 2020
Major land lottery and tender will increase variety and availability of Whistle Bend and country residential lots in Whitehorse.
Fifth Yukon Resource Gateway Project agreement reached
November 24, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation have signed a Project Agreement to enhance the safety of the Freegold Road north of Carmacks.
New approach to Yukon agriculture land leases a local food success
November 17, 2020
New land lease arrangement proves to be a success for a Klondike region family farm.
Can Do Farm’s Mario Ley and Dionne Laybourne are Yukon’s Farm Family of the Year for 2020
November 9, 2020
Meet Yukon’s 2020 Farm Family of the Year, Mario Ley and Dionne Laybourne of Can Do Farm.
New electric vehicle fast charging stations available for use in Yukon
October 29, 2020
The Government of Yukon installs two more fast-charging stations in Marsh Lake and Haines Junction.
Expanded rebates for renewable home heating now available
September 17, 2020
New incentives make efficient renewable home heating more affordable.
Climate change, energy and green economy strategy for Yukon announced
September 14, 2020
Final Our Clean Future strategy includes 131 actions to address climate change, promote clean energy and build a green economy.
Government of Yukon transfers two duplex sites to Habitat for Humanity
July 21, 2020
Two duplex sites in Whistle Bend will assist Habitat for Humanity Yukon in its work in removing barriers to affordable home ownership in Yukon.