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Over 40 seasonally-dependent projects tendered
April 1, 2019
The Government of Yukon has tendered over $66 million in seasonally-dependent contracts at the right time for industry to meet demand within project s
New Health and Wellness Centre planned for Old Crow
March 28, 2019
The Government of Yukon is working in partnership with the Government of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation to replace the existing health centre.
Yukon Health Status Report 2018 released
March 28, 2019
Yukon Health Status Report 2018 provides an overview of the health of Yukoners.
Investments will modernize Yukon schools in 2019-20
March 27, 2019
Investments in Yukon schools in 2019–20 include $1.6 million to begin planning for a new elementary school in Whistle Bend.
Task Force appointed to study tourism governance models
March 27, 2019
Seven people have been appointed to the Yukon Tourism Development Strategy Governance Task Force.
Blood Ties Four Directions to receive funding for new outreach van
March 26, 2019
In 2018, the outreach van provided services over 7,000 times to approximately 1,400 people.
Helping Yukon industry better manage environmental risks
March 25, 2019
The Government of Yukon is releasing a revised guide of the Preferred Practices for Works Affecting Yukon Waters as part of Canada Water Week.
Mixed income housing project planned for Whitehorse
March 22, 2019
New affordable housing project will be first of its kind in Yukon.
A statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the 2019–20 federal budget
March 21, 2019
A statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the 2019–20 federal budget
Statement from Premier regarding college funding in federal budget
March 19, 2019
Today’s announcement of up to $26 million for the construction of a science building at Yukon College is very positive news.