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Coroner and Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health issue warning after fentanyl-related deaths
December 10, 2019
Three individuals died from drugs contaminated with fentanyl between November 9 and November 30.
Gas Tax Fund to support local infrastructure priorities in the Town of Watson Lake
December 6, 2019
Five projects are underway in the Town of Watson Lake with an investment of over $1.65 million from the municipality’s portion of the federal Gas Tax Fund.
New live-in and outreach program to support youth at Nts’ äw Chua
December 6, 2019
Youth will learn valuable life skills and supports at 22 Wann Road, now named Nts’ äw Chua (in-so chua).
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations present shared priorities to Government of Canada
December 5, 2019
The Government of Yukon, the Council of Yukon First Nations, several Yukon First Nations Chiefs and federal Ministers held productive meetings in Ottawa this week.
Watson Lake Air Terminal Building designated a Yukon Historic Site
December 5, 2019
Built during World War II as part of the Northwest Staging Route, the building joins nine other Yukon Historic Sites
Bursary support for 12 Yukoners entering health care fields
December 3, 2019
Twelve Yukoners are receiving financial support for post-secondary education in the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and respiratory therapy.
Twenty projects awarded more than $518,000 from the Community Development Fund
December 2, 2019
Twenty community projects receive more than $518,000 through the Community Development Fund.
Premier raises Yukon priorities with Canadian leaders
December 2, 2019
Premier Silver is meeting with Canada’s Premiers and federal leaders this week.
Yukon Water Strategy final report presented in Carcross
November 29, 2019
The final report for the Yukon Water Strategy Action Plan highlights work done since 2014.
New Yukon Permanent Art collection acquisitions exhibited at Yukon College
November 29, 2019
11 new Yukon Permanent Art Collection acquisitions are on exhibition at the Yukon College Innovation Commons.
