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Partnership agreement to benefit relationship with local governments
Agreement between territorial government and Association of Yukon Communities to set course for the next three years.
Supplementary Estimates highlight benefits of improved government forecasting
Premier and Minister of Finance Sandy Silver tabled the 2018–19 First Supplementary Estimates in the Legislative Assembly.
Modernized Societies legislation tabled in the Legislative Assembly
A bill to replace the existing Societies Act was tabled today to replace 30-year-old legislation.
Amendments to Territorial Lands and Forest Resources Acts tabled
Proposed amendments to close loopholes and increase fines for violations under the Forestry and Territorial Lands acts were tabled today.
Quartz Mining Act amendments deferred
Results of the public engagement on a proposed amendment to the Quartz Mining Act are available online.
Corrections branch takes over provost services from RCMP
Corrections Officers will provide provost services in Whitehorse as of October 1.
Come together for the United Way pancake breakfast
Yukoners are encouraged to come to the United Way breakfast for pancakes and live entertainment from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Yukon Convention Centre.
Government of Yukon and RCMP announce policing infrastructure plans
New capital plan approves building of new detachment in Carcross and building renovations in Ross River and Faro.
Consultation on Final Recommended Plan for the Peel Watershed begins
The parties working together to complete the Regional Land Use Plan for the Peel Watershed are seeking input on the Final Recommended Plan.
Local organizations receive funding for prevention of violence against Aboriginal women and girls
Five Yukon-based projects are receiving support from the Prevention of Violence against Aboriginal Women Fund.