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Government of Yukon provides more details about enforcement at Yukon borders
Enforcement at entry points to Yukon now in effect.
Emergency measures and guidance to protect Yukoners from the spread of COVID-19 announced today
The Government of Yukon is taking more steps to protect Yukoners from the spread of COVID-19.
Recycling services, tipping fees temporarily suspended in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Recycling depots and free stores will be closed as of April 1, 2020 until further notice.
Government of Yukon is making sure Yukoners have home security during COVID-19
Government of Yukon protects residential tenants affected by COVID-19 with eviction protection measures.
Leave provisions for domestic and sexualized violence proposed
Proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act would provide leave for victims of domestic and sexualized violence.
Local FireSmart Representative workshop empowers Yukoners to increase community wildfire resiliency
A successful Local FireSmart Representative workshop has equipped 46 Yukoners from across the territory with specialized wildfire resiliency knowledge.
Government of Yukon and Corix Water Systems reach settlement agreement
The Government of Yukon and Corix Water Systems have reached an agreement regarding the Dawson City Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Yukon’s minimum wage increasing to $13.71 per hour
Yukon’s minimum wage to rise to $13.71 per hour on April 1, 2020.
Youth encouraged to apply for Arctic Winter Games 2020 Youth Ambassador Program
Yukon youth are encouraged to apply to be Yukon youth ambassadors for the Arctic Winter Games 2020.
Lottery for new lots in Whistle Bend
The Whistle Bend neighbourhood continues to grow with 55 residential lots just released for single-family homes.