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Tlingit art to be featured on new Nisutlin Bay Bridge
The Government of Yukon and the Teslin Tlingit Council announce an upcoming project to procure and feature local Tlingit artwork on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge.
Statement from Minister Clarke on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s performance audit of Government of Yukon procurement and contracting
The Minister of Highways and Public Works responds to the Office of the Auditor General’s report on the Government of Yukon’s procurement and contracting.
Traffic Safety Act receives Assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The Traffic Safety Act, which will replace the Motor Vehicles Act, received Assent today. This modern, forward-thinking legislation will help make highways safer for all Yukoners.
Traffic Safety Act tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The Traffic Safety Act, a proposed replacement for the Motor Vehicles Act, is a modern, forward-thinking approach to traffic safety to help make our highways safer for Yukoners.
Work on Kêts’ádań Kų̀ in Burwash Landing moves forward as construction contract is awarded
The Government of Yukon is proud to be meeting the longstanding request of Kluane First Nation to move the current Kluane Lake School from Destruction Bay to Burwash Landing.
Statement from the Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke on the parking lot upgrades at Selkirk Elementary School
Minister Clarke announces upgrades to the Selkirk Elementary School parking lot, which will lead to improved traffic flow and safety.
Construction of the Dempster Fibre Line is complete
Construction of the critical backup telecommunications fibre line between Dawson, Yukon, and Inuvik, Northwest Territories, is now complete.
Statement from Ministers on the transfer of two lots in Dawson from Parks Canada to the Government of Yukon
The Red Feather Saloon and the Former Territorial Courthouse National Historic Site are now owned and managed by the Government of Yukon.
New signage at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport acknowledges Traditional Territories
The Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International has a new sign acknowledging the Traditional Territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
Addressing road safety on the Alaska Highway through Whitehorse
To improve safety for all road users, the speed limit on the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse, from Two Mile Hill through to the Kulan Industrial area, is being reduced to 70 km/h.