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Statement from Premier Sandy Silver and Minister John Streicker on Victoria Gold’s award for excellence in mine development
February 2, 2022
Premier Silver and Minister Streicker congratulate Victoria Gold award for excellence in mine development at the Association for Mineral Exploration Roundup.
Indigenous public servants recognized by Premier Sandy Silver in annual Indigenous Employees Award of Honour
February 2, 2022
Premier Sandy Silver recently presented Shelby Blackjack with the Indigenous Employees Award of Honour and Vera Bossenberry with the Naats Tláa Award.
Statement on the vaccine requirement for Government of Yukon employees
February 1, 2022
As of January 31, 2022, all Government of Yukon public servants, volunteers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report released
January 31, 2022
The Independent Review Report provides a detailed account of the response to the 2019 incident at Hidden Valley Elementary School.
Successful referendum results move Yukon First Nation School Board forward
January 31, 2022
Eight schools, including seven school attendance areas, have voted to move to a new Yukon First Nations School Board (FNSB).
Government of Yukon and Yukon Association of Education Professionals ratify new collective agreement
January 31, 2022
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The new agreement is in place until June 30, 2024.
Mineral claims released by claimholders in Peel Conservation Areas
January 31, 2022
The Government of Yukon has entered agreements with seven claimholders who are relinquishing their mineral claims in the Peel Regional Land Use Plan Area.
Expanded support for rapid housing project in Whitehorse
January 31, 2022
New $15 million investment for supportive housing in the Yukon.
New funding project to incentivize the installation of up to 200 electric vehicle chargers across the Yukon
January 31, 2022
The Government of Yukon and Natural Resources Canada are collaborating to support the installation of up to 200 Level-2 electric vehicle chargers across the Yukon.
Statement from Minister Jeanie McLean on the unofficial results of the Yukon First Nation School Board referendum
January 28, 2022
Minister Jeanie McLean issues a statement on the unofficial results of the Yukon First Nation School Board referendum.