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Feedback sought on proposed amendments to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act
March 4, 2020
Engagement on the Enduring Power of Attorney Act is being sought from March 4 to April 22, 2020.
Yukon’s mineral industry promoted on global stage
March 4, 2020
Premier Silver and Minister Pillai touted Yukon’s competitive advantages at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual conference in Toronto.
Yukon and Quebec governments invest $100,000 to support Yukon’s Francophonie
March 4, 2020
Yukon and Quebec governments invest $100,000 to support initiatives that promote the vitality of the Yukon Francophonie in 2020–21.
Government of Yukon launches online water well registry
March 4, 2020
Government of Yukon launches new, user-friendly water well registry.
Government of Canada supports Government of Yukon’s biomass heating system expansion
March 4, 2020
The Whitehorse Correctional Centre will be expanding its biomass heating system to include two additional public buildings, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Housing First welcomes new residents
March 3, 2020
Housing First welcomes first residents into 16-unit building in Whitehorse.
Government of Yukon releases 2019–20 Performance Plan update
March 3, 2020
The Performance Plan provides a yearly update into what the government is doing to advance wellbeing and improve the lives of Yukoners.
Third Yukon Resource Gateway Project agreement reached
March 2, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Ross River Dena Council have reached an agreement in principle to improve parts of the North Canol Road and the Robert Campbell Highway.
Second wave of seasonal flu hits Yukon
February 28, 2020
With an increase in the number of confirmed seasonal influenza cases, Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, reminds Yukoners to receive their seasonal flu vaccine.
Local FireSmart Representative workshop empowers Yukoners to increase community wildfire resiliency
February 28, 2020
A successful Local FireSmart Representative workshop has equipped 46 Yukoners from across the territory with specialized wildfire resiliency knowledge.