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Team Yukon heads to Northwest Territories for 2018 Arctic Winter Games
March 16, 2018
This year’s games will jointly take place in the towns of Hay River and Fort Smith.
Upgrades to track and field facilities at F.H. Collins Secondary School to provide Whitehorse residents with improved recreational opportunities
March 15, 2018
The governments of Canada and Yukon today announced $8.1 million in combined funding.
Remediation to get underway at Marwell Tar Pit
March 14, 2018
The second phase of the remediation of the Marwell Tar Pit will start later this year.
Sheldon Kennedy speaks at symposium focused on youth and sexualized violence
March 14, 2018
The two-day symposium highlighted how to best support children, youth and families who are impacted by sexualized abuse.
Government of Yukon supports new Yukon Innovation Hub
March 14, 2018
The Yukon Innovation Hub will bring business, Yukon College and public supports together under one roof.
New Whistle Bend lots to be available for 2018 building season
March 12, 2018
Another busy building season is expected for Whitehorse’s Whistle Bend as the Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse release 80 lots.
Community Wellness Court receives permanent funding
March 12, 2018
The highly successful Community Wellness Court and its affiliated Justice Wellness Centre are receiving permanent funding, effective April 1.
New Commissioner appointed by federal government
March 9, 2018
Swearing-in of new Commissioner and Administrator will be held at Taylor House on Monday, March 12.
Yukon shares mineral potential on a global stage
March 9, 2018
Government of Yukon officials and industry experts visited Toronto this week for the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference.
Trouble puppet show tours Whitehorse daycare centres
March 8, 2018
This is the third tour of the show, which was developed by Yukon artists to teach children about managing strong emotions.
Government of Yukon tables Cannabis Control and Regulation Act
March 8, 2018
Yukon’s new Act will provide for legal, controlled access to cannabis with the goal of displacing illegal activity.
Klondike Placer Miners’ Association funds metal shop expansion at Robert Service School
March 7, 2018
A donation of $10,000 has been given to the school to support the growth of the school’s metal shop program.
Government of Yukon tables a new Technical Amendments Act
March 7, 2018
The Technical Amendments Act Bill is an omnibus bill that proposes amendments to five laws, including condominium law and the Motor Vehicles Act.
Government tables new Gender Diversity and Related Amendments Act
March 6, 2018
The new bill continues the Government of Yukon’s ongoing work to make its laws and services as non-discriminatory and inclusive as possible.
New RCMP Historical Case Unit being created
March 6, 2018
The RCMP is creating a team of investigators to advance historical homicide and missing persons cases in the territory.