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New loan program promotes diverse housing options in rural Yukon
The Developer Build Program lends money to contracting companies to construct modest housing across the territory.
Government of Yukon announces $241,000 in new legal aid funding
Additional funding support will be provided to the Yukon Legal Services Society for the 2018–2019 fiscal year.
Government of Yukon announces funding in school technology for better student learning
New technology in schools will soon be transforming teaching and learning for Yukon students.
Yukon moving to digital land title registry
Yukon is getting a new digital land titles registry through a 20-year contract with Regina-based Information Services Corporation.
Yukon school calendar dates now available
School calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2018–19 school year have been released, as well as key dates for Whitehorse schools for 2019–2022.
More than $60 million in construction projects tendered early
More tenders have been put out early for 2018–19 to allow contractors to take full advantage of the upcoming Yukon construction season.
Yukon releases record-breaking tourism numbers
Record-breaking tourism numbers released as Yukon Now program receives new investment.
Updates to Comprehensive Municipal Grant will provide Yukon municipalities with sustainable, predictable funding
Municipal funding through the grant will increase by $700,000 this year.
Interim Electrical Rebate renewed
The rebate reduces the overall amount Yukoners pay each month for electricity.
Extension of Municipal Matching Rental Construction Program
The Government of Yukon is extending its Municipal Matching Rental Construction Program with a $1 million allocation of funds.