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Quartz Mining Act amendments deferred
October 1, 2018
Results of the public engagement on a proposed amendment to the Quartz Mining Act are available online.
Corrections branch takes over provost services from RCMP
September 27, 2018
Corrections Officers will provide provost services in Whitehorse as of October 1.
Come together for the United Way pancake breakfast
September 26, 2018
Yukoners are encouraged to come to the United Way breakfast for pancakes and live entertainment from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Yukon Convention Centre.
Government of Yukon and RCMP announce policing infrastructure plans
September 25, 2018
New capital plan approves building of new detachment in Carcross and building renovations in Ross River and Faro.
Consultation on Final Recommended Plan for the Peel Watershed begins
September 24, 2018
The parties working together to complete the Regional Land Use Plan for the Peel Watershed are seeking input on the Final Recommended Plan.
Local organizations receive funding for prevention of violence against Aboriginal women and girls
September 21, 2018
Five Yukon-based projects are receiving support from the Prevention of Violence against Aboriginal Women Fund.
Public feedback sought on introducing regulated midwifery to Yukon
September 20, 2018
The Government of Yukon plans to introduce regulated midwifery services in the territory by end of 2019.
Draft Yukon Tourism Development Strategy released
September 19, 2018
Yukoners are invited to share their thoughts on the draft Yukon Tourism Development Strategy.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet in Dawson for Yukon Forum
September 13, 2018
Premier, Ministers and Chiefs reviewed progress being made on child welfare, fish and wildlife and land use planning at the third Yukon Forum of 2018.
Mummified ice age specimens unveiled in Dawson
September 13, 2018
The mummified remains of an ice age caribou calf and wolf pup are now on display at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre in Dawson City.