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Grade 10 students using new school curriculum this year
August 17, 2018
The Government of Yukon is implementing a modernized Grade 10 curriculum this school year following the start of the new K-9 curriculum in 2017-18.
Yukon’s wildfire resources exported to British Columbia
August 16, 2018
The Government of Yukon sent 27 Wildland Fire Management staff to British Columbia to assist with the wildfire situation.
Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection report released, next steps announced
August 15, 2018
Department of Justice announces next steps in response to David Loukidelis’ final Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection report.
Reception centre for BC fire evacuees moving to new location
August 14, 2018
Reception and emergency social services support will now be provided from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 9010 Quartz Road in Whitehorse.
Government of Yukon to make donation to support residents affected by wildfires in Telegraph Creek
August 10, 2018
Government of Yukon offers donation to help people affected by fires in Telegraph Creek.
Building stronger communities across Yukon with federal Gas Tax Fund
August 10, 2018
First of two annual funding transfers now available for 8 communities, 14 First Nations and unincorporated communities across the territory.
Yukon to assist BC fire evacuees
August 9, 2018
A reception centre is being established in Whitehorse to provide emergency support to BC residents impacted by the wildfires near Telegraph Creek.
2015 Minto Mine Socio-Economic Monitoring Report released
August 7, 2018
The report provides baseline information and trends from the start of the mine's life in 2005 until the end of 2015.
Government of Yukon seeks feedback on proposed lobbyist registry
August 6, 2018
The proposed legislation would make lobbying activities publicly-accessible.
Territorial health and social services Ministers discuss shared priorities
August 1, 2018
Ministers looked at developing common approaches to Northern health and social services initiatives.