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Draft grizzly bear conservation plan released
August 22, 2018
Government of Yukon and Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board release draft of first territory-wide conservation plan for grizzly bears in Yukon.
Building vibrant northern communities is top of agenda at Premier’s meeting with federal Minister
August 21, 2018
Yukon Premier Sandy Silver discusses northern priorities with federal Minister.
Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers meet to discuss energy and mining
August 17, 2018
Energy and mines Ministers met to explore additional opportunities for federal, provincial and territorial collaboration.
Grade 10 students using new school curriculum this year
August 17, 2018
The Government of Yukon is implementing a modernized Grade 10 curriculum this school year following the start of the new K-9 curriculum in 2017-18.
Yukon’s wildfire resources exported to British Columbia
August 16, 2018
The Government of Yukon sent 27 Wildland Fire Management staff to British Columbia to assist with the wildfire situation.
Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection report released, next steps announced
August 15, 2018
Department of Justice announces next steps in response to David Loukidelis’ final Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection report.
Reception centre for BC fire evacuees moving to new location
August 14, 2018
Reception and emergency social services support will now be provided from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 9010 Quartz Road in Whitehorse.
Government of Yukon to make donation to support residents affected by wildfires in Telegraph Creek
August 10, 2018
Government of Yukon offers donation to help people affected by fires in Telegraph Creek.
Building stronger communities across Yukon with federal Gas Tax Fund
August 10, 2018
First of two annual funding transfers now available for 8 communities, 14 First Nations and unincorporated communities across the territory.
Yukon to assist BC fire evacuees
August 9, 2018
A reception centre is being established in Whitehorse to provide emergency support to BC residents impacted by the wildfires near Telegraph Creek.