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Challenge Disability Resource Group purchases downtown lot with support from Government of Yukon
March 26, 2018
Challenge Disability Resource Group plans to build a mix-use housing complex on the land.
First Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services hub officially opened
March 23, 2018
The hub will provide a variety of services to residents of Watson Lake, Teslin, Carcross and Tagish.
Order of Yukon award established to honour outstanding achievement
March 22, 2018
The Order gives Yukoners the opportunity to recognize individuals with an honour that ranks alongside the highest orders of other jurisdictions.
American Sign Language program receives permanent funding
March 21, 2018
The permanent funding provides certainty for Yukon’s deaf and hard of hearing community who use the program to access a variety of services.
Ten new long-term care beds to open at Thomson Centre
March 20, 2018
These additional continuing care beds will alleviate pressure within Yukon hospitals.
Child and Youth Advocate to undertake review of Government of Yukon group homes
March 19, 2018
The review of group home services will provide previous and current youth residents and their families with an opportunity to identify areas of focus.
Team Yukon heads to Northwest Territories for 2018 Arctic Winter Games
March 16, 2018
This year’s games will jointly take place in the towns of Hay River and Fort Smith.
Upgrades to track and field facilities at F.H. Collins Secondary School to provide Whitehorse residents with improved recreational opportunities
March 15, 2018
The governments of Canada and Yukon today announced $8.1 million in combined funding.
Remediation to get underway at Marwell Tar Pit
March 14, 2018
The second phase of the remediation of the Marwell Tar Pit will start later this year.
Sheldon Kennedy speaks at symposium focused on youth and sexualized violence
March 14, 2018
The two-day symposium highlighted how to best support children, youth and families who are impacted by sexualized abuse.
Government of Yukon supports new Yukon Innovation Hub
March 14, 2018
The Yukon Innovation Hub will bring business, Yukon College and public supports together under one roof.
New Whistle Bend lots to be available for 2018 building season
March 12, 2018
Another busy building season is expected for Whitehorse’s Whistle Bend as the Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse release 80 lots.
Community Wellness Court receives permanent funding
March 12, 2018
The highly successful Community Wellness Court and its affiliated Justice Wellness Centre are receiving permanent funding, effective April 1.
New Commissioner appointed by federal government
March 9, 2018
Swearing-in of new Commissioner and Administrator will be held at Taylor House on Monday, March 12.
Yukon shares mineral potential on a global stage
March 9, 2018
Government of Yukon officials and industry experts visited Toronto this week for the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference.