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Public engagement on permanent paid sick leave begins
Yukoners are invited to provide their input on how permanent paid sick leave should be established in the territory
New Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre is now open
The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre in Dawson is now open and will give local youth a place to pursue traditional activities.
Statement from Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn on 2021 municipal elections
2021 Yukon municipal elections took place on October 21, 2021.
Amendments to the Assessment and Taxation Act and the Municipal Act tabled in the Legislative Assembly
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn tabled Bill No. 3, the Act to amend the Assessment and Taxation Act and the Municipal Act today.
Active living celebrated at annual recreation gathering and awards
Community recreation leaders celebrated at annual recreation gathering.
Yukon Public Libraries celebrates National Library Month
October is National Library Month, Yukon public libraries are celebrating by highlighting their online resources and accessible tools.
2027 Canada Winter Games bid process launched for Whitehorse
Today, the Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse, alongside the Canada Games Council, officially launched the bid process for the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
State of Emergency lifted for Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge
The Government of Yukon is lifting the State of Emergency previously issued under the Civil Emergency Measures Act in response to flooding in the Southern Lakes region.
Statement from Minister of Community Services, Richard Mostyn on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Minister of Community Services, Richard Mostyn has issued the following on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.
The Yukon forges ahead, ends COVID-19 state of emergency
The state of emergency that was first declared on March 27, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will end today at 11:59 p.m.