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Participants build skills with tiny home construction project
Tiny house project teaches construction skills and will provide transitional housing in Haines Junction.
Dynamic Speed Display Sign Program launches in Whitehorse
A new mobile radar speed sign program aims to reduce dangerous driving behaviour in Whitehorse.
Expansion of orthopedics program at Whitehorse General Hospital
A second surgeon is bringing specialized care closer to home for more Yukoners.
National summit of education leaders meeting in Whitehorse
Summit focused on reconciliation and the innovative ways Yukon schools are working with Yukon First Nations.
Whitehorse Firefighters Charitable Society and Raven Recycling unveil new textile baler
The Whitehorse Firefighters Charitable Society and Raven Recycling along with the Government of Yukon unveil a new textile baler.
Midwifery model of care selected for Yukon
Model of care selected for introduction of regulated and funded midwifery services for Yukoners.
Yukon University Act proclaimed
The new act enables Yukon College to transition to Yukon University, the first university in Canada north of 60.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet for First Yukon Forum of 2020
The Premier, Ministers and Chiefs received an update from the Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG and reflected on the progress of Yukon Forum and how to further elevate it.
Yukon’s minimum wage increasing to $13.71 per hour
Yukon’s minimum wage to rise to $13.71 per hour on April 1, 2020.
Independent review of inclusive and special education in Yukon begins
Independent review of inclusive and special education services for Yukon students now underway with independent consultant.
Date modified: 2024-12-03