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Government of Yukon hosts Youth Roots: a gathering to promote strategies for substance use prevention among Yukon youth
November 17, 2022
The Government of Yukon hosted Youth Roots: A Substance Use Prevention Gathering to discuss and promote approaches aimed at preventing or delaying youth substance use.
Yukon Permanent Art Collection exhibits new acquisitions
November 17, 2022
An exhibition of the newest works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection is now on display at the Jim Smith Building in Whitehorse.
Clean Energy Act receives assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
November 16, 2022
The Clean Energy Act received assent in the Legislative Assembly today.
Animal Protection and Control Act receives assent
November 16, 2022
The new Animal Protection and Control Act receives assent in the Legislative Assembly.
Amendments to the Legal Profession Act and the Technical Amendments Act receive assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
November 16, 2022
Amendments to the Legal Profession Act, 2017 and the Technical Amendments Act (2022) receive assent.
Yukoners can expect an emergency alert test on their cell phones, TVs and radios on November 16
November 15, 2022
The Yukon is participating in a national test of the AlertReady system. A test alert will be sent to radio, TV and cell phones on Wednesday, November 16 at approximately 1:55pm.
Support for affordable housing projects in the Yukon available through sixth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund
November 14, 2022
The Housing Initiatives Fund is taking applications to support affordable housing efforts. Those with eligible housing projects can apply by January 13, 2023.
Statement from the Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on Canada’s National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
November 14, 2022
Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate proud to endorse National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
Statement from Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn on 2027 Canada Winter Games
November 14, 2022
Community Services Minister Mostyn has released a statement about the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
Xplore extends satellite service to Yukoners into 2023
November 10, 2022
Xplore satellite services for rural Yukoners have been extended into September 2023.