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Ultrasound services coming to Yukon’s community hospitals
December 17, 2019
Based on usage and referral trends in the territory, this service is expected to provide nearly 450 general ultrasound exams in the communities per year.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet for final Yukon Forum of 2019
December 13, 2019
The Premier, Ministers and Chiefs discussed traditional knowledge, education, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and debriefed after Yukon Days meetings in Ottawa last
Aboriginal employee award celebrates 10 years of recognizing outstanding public service
December 13, 2019
Premier Sandy Silver presented Daniel Adamson and Trish Hirsch with the Aboriginal Employees Award of Honour.
Government to extend expiry date for Peel region withdrawals
December 12, 2019
Moratorium on mineral staking in the Peel region is extended until April 2020.
Whitehorse biomass heating system to expand
December 12, 2019
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada have partnered to expand Whitehorse Correctional Centre’s existing biomass heating system.
Honouring Connections fosters progressive approach to supporting First Nation children in care
December 12, 2019
The Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations, and Council of Yukon First Nations announce progressive approach to supporting First Nations children in care.
Coroner and Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health issue warning after fentanyl-related deaths
December 10, 2019
Three individuals died from drugs contaminated with fentanyl between November 9 and November 30.
Gas Tax Fund to support local infrastructure priorities in the Town of Watson Lake
December 6, 2019
Five projects are underway in the Town of Watson Lake with an investment of over $1.65 million from the municipality’s portion of the federal Gas Tax Fund.
New live-in and outreach program to support youth at Nts’ äw Chua
December 6, 2019
Youth will learn valuable life skills and supports at 22 Wann Road, now named Nts’ äw Chua (in-so chua).
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations present shared priorities to Government of Canada
December 5, 2019
The Government of Yukon, the Council of Yukon First Nations, several Yukon First Nations Chiefs and federal Ministers held productive meetings in Ottawa this week.