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Zoning Committee to be formed for Shallow Bay area
June 7, 2018
The Government of Yukon and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council are working towards new zoning regulations in the Shallow Bay area.
Community Development Fund awards more than $1.2 million to Yukon projects
June 6, 2018
Funding recipients include Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Polarettes and Polar Tumblers Gymnastics Club and Blood Ties Four Directions Centre Society.
Regulations for Chase the Ace-style lotteries introduced in Yukon
June 6, 2018
New regulations allow eligible charitable organizations throughout the territory to hold Chase the Ace-style lotteries.
Government of Yukon opens a Housing Initiatives Fund
May 31, 2018
Funding for innovative housing projects is available through a new Housing Initiatives Fund. Project proposals can be submitted until June 29, 2018.
Panel appointed to review Child and Family Services Act
May 29, 2018
A six-member team has been appointed by the Government of Yukon to undertake a thorough review.
Government of Yukon seeking input for Agriculture Policy
May 29, 2018
The territorial government is updating its agriculture policy and is seeking your input.
Yukoner receives national award for contribution to emergency management
May 28, 2018
Michael Smith received an Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award for his outstanding contributions to emergency management.
Government of Yukon is seeking feedback on regulating resource roads
May 25, 2018
The territorial government is developing regulations specifically for resource roads and is seeking public input.
Check 30 aims to encourage responsible service and reduce underage drinking
May 24, 2018
The new Check 30 I.D. blitz aims to reduce minors from accessing alcohol.
First Nations participate in housing design workshop
May 24, 2018
The workshop was held to gather ideas about the best way to design and build multi-unit residential buildings across Yukon communities.
Historic signing of management plan
May 23, 2018
The Government of Yukon, Selkirk First Nation and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun sign management plan for the Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Area.
Government of Yukon advances modern Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
May 23, 2018
A survey, presenting nine key proposed changes, is available for public review and comment from May 22 to July 20, 2018.
Territorial government hosting Summit on Aging in Yukon
May 23, 2018
The summit is part of a broader, long-term public engagement.
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.
New funding partnership with Government of Canada will benefit Yukon farmers and support local food production
May 17, 2018
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement will provide up to $7.4 million in programming and funding between now and 2023.