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Amendment tabled to streamline nurse and nurse practitioner licensing and registration in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon tables bill to cut red tape for nurses in the territory.
Statement from Premier Pillai on City of Chortkiv, Ukraine Sister City Partnership
Premier Ranj Pillai welcomes the newest sister city of Whitehorse, the Ukrainian city of Chortkiv.
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada announce the signing of a bilateral funding agreement on the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
The Governments of Canada and Yukon sign a bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence.
The Government of Yukon announces rollout of COVID-19 and flu vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccine and the influenza vaccine launch October 16. If eligible, Yukoners will be able to get both vaccines at the same appointment.
Amendments to the Environment Act tabled
Amendments to the Environment Act are required to fully implement extended producer responsibility in the territory.
Government of Yukon proposes legislation to clarify fiduciary access to digital assets
Fiduciary access to digital assets clarified under new Fiduciaries Access to Digital Assets Act.
Amendments to the Victims of Crime Act tabled
Victim records could be protected from access to information requests if amendments to the Victims of Crime Act are passed.
Improve your home fire safety this Fire Prevention Week
It’s Fire Prevention Week! Now is a good time to learn about home fire safety. This year's theme is "Cooking safety starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention.”
Recreation, active living and awards celebrated at annual Recreation Gathering
Recreation, active living and awards celebrated at annual recreation gathering.
Statement from Premier Pillai on updates on 405 Alexander
Premier Pillai updates Yukoners on 405 Alexander