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Yukon Liquor Corporation identifies retail cannabis location
May 16, 2018
Yukon Liquor Corporation has secured a retail cannabis location and an additional supply agreement.
Fines for unsafe driving go up
May 15, 2018
Government of Yukon increases fines for distracted driving and speeding offences.
New Procurement Business Committee to advise on improvements
May 15, 2018
The Government of Yukon will establish the Procurement Business Committee to foster collaboration with industry associations and First Nation development
Government of Yukon connected with municipal leaders at Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting
May 15, 2018
The Government of Yukon thanks Association of Yukon Communities for a productive meeting.
23 community groups supporting Yukon youth receive funding
May 11, 2018
Youth Investment Funding awarded to 23 community groups across Yukon.
Government of Yukon, Association of Yukon Communities and City of Whitehorse set course to improve solid waste management
May 11, 2018
Territorial and municipal governments, along with AYC, are taking immediate action to improve the territory’s solid waste management system.
Government of Yukon to attend Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting
May 10, 2018
The Premier and Ministers look forward to the Association of Yukon Communities’ annual general meeting in Dawson City.
Government of Yukon wins 2018 ENERGY STAR® Award
May 8, 2018
The Government of Yukon has won the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Canada Award in the category of Utility Energy Efficiency Program Administrator of the Year.
Official launch of Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Branch
May 8, 2018
Alcohol and Drug Services, Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Services and Mental Health Services have been integrated to form the new Branch.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet for first Yukon Forum of the year
May 7, 2018
The Premier and Chiefs discussed progress on joint priorities including procurement, education, resource royalty sharing and health and wellness.