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Air quality advisory for Watson Lake area
May 21, 2019
Smoke is currently visible in the Watson Lake area due to wildfires near High Level, Alberta.
Ch’ihilii Chìk Habitat Protection Area established
May 21, 2019
Signing ceremony for new habitat protection area to held May 17 in Old Crow.
Residents of Old Crow to benefit from new community centre
May 21, 2019
New community centre being built in Old Crow.
Two Yukon films are screening at Cannes
May 17, 2019
Two Yukon films, The Changeling and Grey Mountain, are part of a showcase at Cannes this week.
Government of Yukon encourages participation in national physical activity challenge
May 17, 2019
The Government of Yukon is encouraging Yukoners to get moving and take part in ParticipACTION’s first ever Community Better Challenge.
The Government of Yukon is working to improve services to LGBTQ2S+ communities
May 16, 2019
What We Heard: Public Engagement on LGBTQ2S+ Inclusion in Government Services is now available.
Government of Yukon seeking feedback on Yukon University legislation
May 15, 2019
Yukoners can provide feedback on important aspects of the new legislation that will oversee the transition of Yukon College to Yukon University.
Commissioner’s Award for Voluntary Public Service given to George Skookum during National Aboriginal Hockey Tournament
May 15, 2019
The Honourable Angélique Bernard, Commissioner of Yukon presented George Skookum with the Commissioner’s Award for his volunteer service.
Government of Yukon to change waste management system
May 14, 2019
The Government of Yukon has announced changes to the waste management system.
Government of Yukon improves job leave provisions for parents and caregivers
May 13, 2019
Changed employee leave provisions align with federal Employment Insurance benefits for parental, compassionate, and family caregiver leave.