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Statement from Minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate John Streicker on the next strategic framework for French-language services
A public engagement to inform the next strategic framework for French-language services has now launched.
Government of Yukon and Queer Yukon Society create new health care navigator position
New health care navigator position at Queer Yukon will help 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners access safe, equitable and timely health care services.
Nelchina caribou herd hunting opportunity opening
The Nelchina caribou threshold hunt will open for licensed harvest on December 1.
Government of Yukon hosts Youth Roots: a gathering to promote strategies for substance use prevention among Yukon youth
The Government of Yukon hosted Youth Roots: A Substance Use Prevention Gathering to discuss and promote approaches aimed at preventing or delaying youth substance use.
Yukon Permanent Art Collection exhibits new acquisitions
An exhibition of the newest works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection is now on display at the Jim Smith Building in Whitehorse.
Clean Energy Act receives assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The Clean Energy Act received assent in the Legislative Assembly today.
Animal Protection and Control Act receives assent
The new Animal Protection and Control Act receives assent in the Legislative Assembly.
Amendments to the Legal Profession Act and the Technical Amendments Act receive assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
Amendments to the Legal Profession Act, 2017 and the Technical Amendments Act (2022) receive assent.
Yukoners can expect an emergency alert test on their cell phones, TVs and radios on November 16
The Yukon is participating in a national test of the AlertReady system. A test alert will be sent to radio, TV and cell phones on Wednesday, November 16 at approximately 1:55pm.
Support for affordable housing projects in the Yukon available through sixth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund
The Housing Initiatives Fund is taking applications to support affordable housing efforts. Those with eligible housing projects can apply by January 13, 2023.