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Eight projects receive Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funds
July 30, 2018
Projects funded are reaching youth and providing opportunities to form relationships, build life skills and encourage healthy lifestyles.
Yukon’s policing priorities set for 2018–19
July 18, 2018
The policing priorities include addressing violence against women and building stronger relationships with First Nations, communities and youth.
Public input sought for update of Coroners Act
July 13, 2018
The Government of Yukon wants to modernize the existing Coroners Act and it needs your input.
Family Mediation pilot project comes to Yukon
June 19, 2018
New, free mediation service available to divorcing or separating Yukoners can help them resolve parenting and financial issues without going to court.
Yukoners and community groups receive Community Safety Awards
May 22, 2018
Yukoners going above and beyond to make our communities safer places to live were recognized by the Minister of Justice.
Government of Yukon announces $241,000 in new legal aid funding
April 5, 2018
Additional funding support will be provided to the Yukon Legal Services Society for the 2018–2019 fiscal year.
Yukon moving to digital land title registry
April 4, 2018
Yukon is getting a new digital land titles registry through a 20-year contract with Regina-based Information Services Corporation.
Sheldon Kennedy speaks at symposium focused on youth and sexualized violence
March 14, 2018
The two-day symposium highlighted how to best support children, youth and families who are impacted by sexualized abuse.
Community Wellness Court receives permanent funding
March 12, 2018
The highly successful Community Wellness Court and its affiliated Justice Wellness Centre are receiving permanent funding, effective April 1.
Government of Yukon tables Cannabis Control and Regulation Act
March 8, 2018
Yukon’s new Act will provide for legal, controlled access to cannabis with the goal of displacing illegal activity.