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Local company awarded Yukon’s air ambulance value-driven contract
The Government of Yukon announced today that it awarded the air ambulance services contract to Alkan Air.
Pavement upgrades underway at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
Runway work at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is starting this week.
Government of Yukon advances modern Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
A survey, presenting nine key proposed changes, is available for public review and comment from May 22 to July 20, 2018.
Government of Canada invests in the modernization of intelligent transportation systems in Yukon
Federal government announces a major investment that will enable smarter connections on Yukon’s trade corridors.
Fines for unsafe driving go up
Government of Yukon increases fines for distracted driving and speeding offences.
New Procurement Business Committee to advise on improvements
The Government of Yukon will establish the Procurement Business Committee to foster collaboration with industry associations and First Nation development
New grader station to be built in Carmacks
The Government of Yukon will start construction to replace the Carmacks grader station this summer.
New maintenance facility to be built at Dawson City airport
The Government of Yukon will begin construction on a new Dawson City airport maintenance facility this summer.
More than $60 million in construction projects tendered early
More tenders have been put out early for 2018–19 to allow contractors to take full advantage of the upcoming Yukon construction season.
Regional economic development boosted by trade agreement exceptions
Yukon is the first jurisdiction in the country to use this provision.