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Government of Yukon announces funding in school technology for better student learning
April 4, 2018
New technology in schools will soon be transforming teaching and learning for Yukon students.
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.
Yukon school calendar dates now available
April 3, 2018
School calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2018–19 school year have been released, as well as key dates for Whitehorse schools for 2019–2022.
More than $60 million in construction projects tendered early
April 3, 2018
More tenders have been put out early for 2018–19 to allow contractors to take full advantage of the upcoming Yukon construction season.
Yukon releases record-breaking tourism numbers
March 29, 2018
Record-breaking tourism numbers released as Yukon Now program receives new investment.
Updates to Comprehensive Municipal Grant will provide Yukon municipalities with sustainable, predictable funding
March 28, 2018
Municipal funding through the grant will increase by $700,000 this year.
Interim Electrical Rebate renewed
March 27, 2018
The rebate reduces the overall amount Yukoners pay each month for electricity.
Extension of Municipal Matching Rental Construction Program
March 27, 2018
The Government of Yukon is extending its Municipal Matching Rental Construction Program with a $1 million allocation of funds.
Next phase of LGBTQ2S+ non-discrimination work to begin this spring
March 27, 2018
The Government of Yukon is continuing to engage with LGBTQ2S+ Yukoners to learn more about how to make Yukon laws and services more inclusive.
Challenge Disability Resource Group purchases downtown lot with support from Government of Yukon
March 26, 2018
Challenge Disability Resource Group plans to build a mix-use housing complex on the land.
First Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services hub officially opened
March 23, 2018
The hub will provide a variety of services to residents of Watson Lake, Teslin, Carcross and Tagish.
Order of Yukon award established to honour outstanding achievement
March 22, 2018
The Order gives Yukoners the opportunity to recognize individuals with an honour that ranks alongside the highest orders of other jurisdictions.
American Sign Language program receives permanent funding
March 21, 2018
The permanent funding provides certainty for Yukon’s deaf and hard of hearing community who use the program to access a variety of services.
Ten new long-term care beds to open at Thomson Centre
March 20, 2018
These additional continuing care beds will alleviate pressure within Yukon hospitals.
Child and Youth Advocate to undertake review of Government of Yukon group homes
March 19, 2018
The review of group home services will provide previous and current youth residents and their families with an opportunity to identify areas of focus.