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Nine community projects receive more than $126,000
Community Development Fund recipients include Watson Lake Creative Playgroup Society, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, and Youth of Today Society.

Canadian Index of Wellbeing public engagement underway
Yukoners are asked to contribute their ideas on what to measure and monitor when it comes to wellbeing and quality of life in Yukon.
Yukon Women in Mining receives support for Yukon Mining Days events
Initiative receives $68,000 to promote the mining industry in Yukon communities.
Yukon First Nations tour biomass facilities in the North
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations tour biomass facilities in the territory and Alaska to learn about technologies and systems that work

Scope of Comprehensive Review of health and social services released
Scope of Comprehensive Review of territory’s health and social services systems tabled in Legislative Assembly.
Residents of Whitehorse to benefit from improved public infrastructure
Three infrastructure projects for the City of Whitehorse have been announced with joint federal, territorial and municipal government funding.
Housing lots in Whitehorse released for private development
The Government of Yukon partners with City of Whitehorse to release seven parcels and individual lots.
Modernized highway network management system announced
Improvements to how government manages Yukon highways will provide more predictability for road users.
Applications invited for independent commission on electoral reform
Yukoners passionate about electoral reform are encouraged to apply to be on the independent commission on electoral reform.
Results of public engagement on aging in place released
Feedback is now being considered by the Yukon government as it develops an aging in place action plan for Yukon.