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Canadian Agriculture Ministers reach an agreement in principle that will increase funding for the Yukon’s agricultural sector
July 25, 2022
Canadian Agriculture Ministers signed a national agreement in principle that will provide a 25 per cent increase in funding for the Yukon’s agriculture sector.
Joint agreements commit to better future for Äshèyi
July 25, 2022
Agreements signed between Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, the Government of Yukon and Yukon Energy Corporation, marking new management of the Aishihik Generating Station.
Housing Action Plan progress report for 2019 to 2022 released
July 22, 2022
The Government of Yukon has released the fourth Housing Action Plan progress report that highlights housing initiatives in the #Yukon from April 2019 to March 2022.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health on the Yukon’s first case of monkeypox
July 22, 2022
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health confirms the Yukon’s first monkeypox case.
Leadership changes in the Yukon government public service
July 22, 2022
New senior leaders appointed for the Public Service Commission, the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, and the Department of Highways and Public Works.
New hours of service at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre
July 22, 2022
COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre’s hours have changed. As of July 24, CTAC will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4pm; Saturday 8:30 am to 12 pm; and closed Sunday.
Government shares progress update on Safer Schools Action Plan
July 21, 2022
The Government of Yukon provides progress update on action plan to improve safety in schools.
Signing Ceremony Held for Tséi Zhéłe / Sinwaa Éex’i Yé / Conrad Historic Site Management Plan
July 21, 2022
The Carcross/Tagish First Nation and the Government of Yukon have signed an official management plan for the Tséi Zhéłe / Sinwaa Éex’i Yé / Conrad Historic Site.
New wildland fire map sheds more light on Yukon’s fire situation
July 20, 2022
The government is launching an expanded wildfire map that helps people better understand the Yukon’s fire situation while also learning more about fire activity in a given area.
Canadian culture and heritage minister meetings wrap up
July 20, 2022
Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai shared the Yukon’s plan for pandemic recovery with federal, provincial, and territorial Canadian culture and heritage Ministers’.