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Residents of Whitehorse to benefit from improved public infrastructure
Three infrastructure projects for the City of Whitehorse have been announced with joint federal, territorial and municipal government funding.
Housing lots in Whitehorse released for private development
The Government of Yukon partners with City of Whitehorse to release seven parcels and individual lots.
Yukon summit contributes to national discussion on sport safety
Yukon’s Safe Sport Summit discussions will inform national discussion on universal code of conduct.
Forest fuel reduction planned for Whitehorse
The Government of Yukon and the City of Whitehorse are working together to reduce the risk of wildfires in the Whitehorse area this spring.
Government of Yukon introduces Bill to amend Securities Act
Proposed changes to the Securities Act would provide the investment industry with the same protection as is enjoyed by other investors in Canada.
Dawson City Airport runway closure dates announced
The Dawson City Airport runway will be closed for paving from 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019 until Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Government of Yukon increases the minimum wage to $12.71 per hour
Yukon employees earning minimum wage will see their pay rise to $12.71 per hour on April 1, 2019.
Yukoners benefit from Gas Tax Fund projects
Yukon municipalities and First Nations are using the federal Gas Tax Fund for a variety of projects to benefit Yukoners.
Team Yukon goes to Red Deer for 2019 Canada Winter Games
Yukon athletes set to compete at the country’s highest level multi-sport competition.
Dawson City wastewater treatment plant not sustainable, Government of Yukon begins work with City of Dawson on a solution
Government of Yukon and City of Dawson to seek solutions to wastewater treatment issues in Dawson City.