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Key legislation passes as fall sitting ends
November 22, 2018
New laws focus on modernization, openness and inclusivity.
Yukon to reduce ophthalmology wait times
November 19, 2018
The new plan will reduce the wait time for ophthalmology consultations to four months by the end of 2019 and maintain this level going forward.
Government of Yukon seeking input to improve LGBTQ2S+ inclusion
November 19, 2018
The Government of Yukon wants to hear from LGBTQ2S+ Yukoners and allies to help develop an action plan to make government services more inclusive.
New accessible seniors’ duplexes open in Carmacks
November 16, 2018
Yukon Housing Corporation’s first seniors’ social housing project in Carmacks increase Yukon’s rent-geared-to-income housing stock.
New acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection unveiled in Carcross
November 16, 2018
The latest acquisitions to Yukon's Permanent Art Collection were unveiled Friday at the Carcross Learning Centre.
Government of Yukon holds workshop on landfill liability
November 16, 2018
Government of Yukon met with partners to discuss landfill liability and improvements to solid waste management.
Yukon ranked one of Canada’s top mineral exploration jurisdictions
November 15, 2018
Mineral exploration plays a key role in the long-term viability of Yukon’s mineral sector.
First call for Housing Initiatives Fund projects a success
November 15, 2018
The Government of Yukon will fund affordable housing projects in six communities.
Yukon entrepreneurs profiled in new video series
November 14, 2018
Yukon entrepreneurs showcased in documentary-style videos.
Government of Yukon releases action plan to tackle opioid crisis
November 13, 2018
The Opioid Action Plan aims to help tackle the growing number of drug-related overdoses and deaths in the territory.