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Feedback sought on proposed amendments to Wills Act
November 7, 2019
Engagement on the Wills Act is being sought from November 4 to December 23, 2019.
Non-beverage glass will no longer be accepted for recycling
November 6, 2019
Recycling depots will no longer accept non-beverage container glass starting on November 30, 2019.
Changes to the third Housing Initiatives Fund intake
November 5, 2019
New housing projects needing funding can now apply to the Housing Initiatives Fund.
Sarah Ouellette is Yukon’s 2019 Farmer of the Year
November 4, 2019
Meet Yukon’s 2019 Farmer of the Year.
Government launches new driver licensing and registration system
November 4, 2019
The Government of Yukon has launched a new integrated system that will streamline vehicle and licence related transactions and better protect Yukoners’ personal information.
Four Yukon-based organizations receive funding to prevent violence against Indigenous women and girls
November 1, 2019
Funding has been provided to four Yukon-based projects to prevent and address violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Yukoners encouraged to try out for Team Yukon
November 1, 2019
Yukoners encouraged to try out for 2020 Arctic Winter Games Team Yukon.
Fossils suggest ancient rhinos and turtles once roamed Yukon
October 31, 2019
Fossils found in the 1970s indicate ancient rhinos and turtles once roamed Yukon.
2018–19 Public Accounts show $5.8 million deficit
October 30, 2019
The 2018-19 Public Accounts show small changes from what was estimated for the fiscal year.
Child and Family Services Act Review Advisory Committee report tabled
October 28, 2019
Report contains 149 recommendations to improve Child and Family Services Act.