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Development opportunity at 5th Avenue and Rogers Street in Whitehorse
A Request For Proposals has been issued by the Government of Yukon for the development of the lot at 5th Avenue and Rogers Street in downtown Whitehorse.
March snow survey shows snowpack is average across most of southern Yukon, above average in the North
The Government of Yukon has released the March 1 Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast.
Joint statement from Premier Ranj Pillai and Deputy Premier Jeanie McLean on International Women’s Day
Premier Ranj Pillai and Deputy Premier Jeanie McLean encourage Yukoners to support women’s equity on International Women’s Day.
Government of Yukon tables bill to update references to Sovereign of Canada in legislation
The References to the Sovereign Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 amends the Yukon’s legislation to reflect the identity of the current Sovereign of Canada.
The Government of Yukon seeks feedback on draft resource roads regulation
Government of Yukon seeks feedback on Resource Roads Regulation
Liard First Nation, Government of Yukon and Town of Watson Lake working together to advance residential lot development
The Liard First Nation and Government of Yukon have signed an agreement that will see the First Nation hold title to 18 of 43 new residential lots on Frances Avenue in Watson Lake.
Team Yukon’s Canada Winter Games a huge success
Team Yukon traveled to Prince Edward Island to compete at the 2023 Canada Winter Games, winning three medals and achieving many new records for Yukon athletes.
Yukon government announces third extension of Inflation Relief Rebate
Inflation Relief Rebate extended to help reduce the impacts that inflation continues to have on Yukoners
Yukon government tables bill to streamline effectiveness of municipal and local advisory councils
Bill No. 26 will streamline the effectiveness of local governments by adjusting the terms of office for elected members of Yukon municipal and local advisory councils.
Government of Yukon tables Bill 27 to reduce red tape
Government of Yukon tables Bill 27 to streamline licensing and registration requirements in the territory.