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Modernized Coroners Act tabled in the Legislative Assembly
October 2, 2018
Bill clarifies the duties of coroners and updates the 60-year old existing legislation.
Airport emergency exercise successful
October 2, 2018
Fire and emergency crews at the Whitehorse airport, along with airport personnel, were on hand today to simulate a full-scale aviation emergency.
Partnership agreement to benefit relationship with local governments
October 1, 2018
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
October 1, 2018
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
October 1, 2018
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
October 1, 2018
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
October 1, 2018
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
September 27, 2018
Corrections Officers will provide provost services in Whitehorse as of October 1.
Come together for the United Way pancake breakfast
September 26, 2018
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
September 25, 2018
New capital plan approves building of new detachment in Carcross and building renovations in Ross River and Faro.