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Twelve new affordable homes built in Whitehorse
Local company 45358 Yukon Inc, with support from the Housing Initiative Fund, has completed building 12 new, energy-efficient affordable homes in Whitehorse.
Draft action plan aims to increase housing options and supports for Yukoners
A new draft action plan has been released with key actions that focus on increasing safe and affordable housing options in the Yukon.
Archdeacon McDonald Memorial and Saint Luke’s churches receive Yukon Historic Site designation
Archdeacon McDonald Memorial and St. Luke’s churches in Old Crow have been designated as the eleventh Yukon Historic Site.
Government of Yukon seeks input on intensity-based emissions targets for mining and rebate options for emission-intensive facilities
The Government of Yukon is engaging with the mining industry, First Nations governments, environmental groups and the public to develop intensity-based emissions targets.
Land transferred to the Council of Yukon First Nations for Indigenous women and children’s shelter
The Government of Yukon has transferred land to the Council of Yukon First Nations for an Indigenous women and children’s shelter.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on back to school and early learning
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issues a statement on back to school and early learning.
Additional elk permits available for the 2022–23 hunting season
The Government of Yukon is introducing a new adaptive elk hunting opportunity in the Takhini Valley to help reduce interactions between elk and agricultural landowners.
Yukon firefighters deployed to other regions to support wildfire response
The Government of Yukon has sent four wildland fire personnel to support wildfire response operations in British Columbia and the United States.
Four Yukon youth receive Outstanding Youth Achievement Awards for remarkable service
Recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Youth Achievement Awards have been announced.
Government of Yukon Main Administration Building renamed in honour of former Yukon Commissioner Jim Smith
The Government of Yukon is recognizing the contributions of Jim Smith by renaming the Main Administration Building in his honour.
