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Government of Yukon seeks input on updating the Health Professions Act
Government of Yukon updating Health Professions Act and seeking public input to develop an easy-to-understand, culturally safe and accessible complaints process.
Dawson community wildfire protection plan finalized
Dawson’s community wildfire protection plan has been finalized by the Government of Yukon’s Wildland Fire Management branch and a community-level working group.
The Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation take next step towards the Range Point Subdivision
Tree clearing in Range Point area, Whitehorse starting December 2024.
Government of Yukon announces update to Oath of Allegiance for municipal elected officials
The Government of Yukon has announced an update to the Oath of Allegiance for Municipal Elected Officials.
Federal government invests in Dawson City and Watson Lake buildings
The City of Dawson and the Town of Watson Lake receive funding for infrastructure upgrades from the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon.
The Government of Yukon invests more than $2 million to support territorial sport and recreation organizations
Annual funding given to territorial sport and recreation organizations, athletes, coaches and officials.
Amendments to the Business Corporations Act passed in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The legislative assembly passed amendments to the Business Corporations Act (Yukon) to strengthen corporate beneficial ownership transparency.
Test of AlertReady emergency messaging system planned for November 20
On Wednesday, November 20, there will be a national test of the AlertReady emergency alerting system at 1:55 pm. You should receive an alert on your cellphone, radio or TV.
Government of Yukon partners with power utilities and Whitehorse to strengthen emergency protocols
The Government of Yukon worked with utility and government partners to improve and test the emergency plan for operational challenges to the electrical system.
The Government of Yukon makes it easier for nurses and nurse practitioners to work in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon creates new pathways for faster entry for nurses and nurse practitioners into the Yukon.