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Government of Yukon announces minimum wage review
February 27, 2018
Employment Standards Board asked to conduct a review of Yukon's minimum wage.
Government of Yukon announces plan for early learning and child care funding
February 27, 2018
Early learning and child care funding to improve quality, affordability and accessibility of child care programs.
Minister of Justice has agreed to an extension of Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection
February 26, 2018
Date for Whitehorse Correctional Center final inspection report and recommendations extended.
Statements about discussions between the Village of Haines Junction and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
February 26, 2018
Statements about possible changes to Haines Junction municipal boundaries.
Whitehorse embarks on Smart Cities Challenge
February 22, 2018
The Smart Cities Challenge encourages communities to increase their liveability through innovation.
Government of Yukon funds Gladue pilot project
February 20, 2018
The Government of Yukon is funding a $530,000 three-year pilot project to develop a Gladue Report Writing program for Indigenous offenders.
Whitehorse residents benefit from community infrastructure projects
February 20, 2018
The Governments of Canada and Yukon today announced the completion of seven infrastructure projects in Whitehorse.
Flight simulator investment to boost Yukon’s aviation industry
February 19, 2018
The Governments of Canada, Yukon and Alkan Air announced the opening of a new flight simulator for Yukon College.
Government of Yukon launches new website and visual identity
February 19, 2018
The Government of Yukon today launched Yukon.ca, a new website built to help users find the government information and services they use most.
Statement from Minister Pillai about Goldcorp's Coffee project
February 16, 2018
Ranj Pillai's statement about Goldcorp’s Coffee project and its review status with the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Board.