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Engagement begins on Yukon’s Mineral Development Strategy
September 19, 2019
An independent panel has been to develop a draft mineral development strategy for Yukon. Find out how to participate in the panel’s engagement process.
Film incentive helps pour more than $1 million into local economy, trains six Yukoners in production
September 19, 2019
Six Yukoners benefitted from specialized training during filming of River of Life: Yukon.
Yukon Forum sees progress on justice, family and children services, fish and wildlife
September 18, 2019
Leaders were presented with the final report of the independent review of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board at the third Yukon Forum of 2019 in Teslin.
Cannabis Yukon retail store to close
September 12, 2019
A tender for bids for the store and assets has been released.
Five Yukon youth honoured for outstanding contributions to community
September 11, 2019
Local youth recognized for contributing to the well-being of Yukon communities.
The Government of Canada Launches Co-Developed Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
September 10, 2019
Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework, setting out a long-term, strategic vision for transformative change, benefiting Arctic and Northern residents and all Canadians.
Northern Premiers release Pan-territorial Chapter for Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
September 10, 2019
Northern Premiers release Pan-territorial Chapter for Arctic and Northern Policy Framework. Learn more:
Unique tutor-learner pair receive literacy award
September 10, 2019
Ted Ackerman and Louie Smith recognized for their commitment to literacy, lifelong learning and their contribution to First Nation language revitalization and preservation.
Measles Immunization Catch-Up Campaign
September 9, 2019
Find out how measles immunization keeps Yukoners healthy.
Yukon Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Plan released today
September 9, 2019
The Yukon FASD Action Plan is a response to the need for a coordinated approach to address the issue of FASD in Yukon.