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Yukoners join worldwide earthquake drill this Thursday
At 10:20 am on Thursday, October 20, Yukoners will Drop, Cover and Hold On for the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill.
Midwifery Integration Amendments Act tabled
Proposed amendments would support Registered Midwives working in the territory.
Eight community projects receive funding from Community Development Fund
The Community Development Fund awards over $130,000 in funding to eight Yukon community projects.
Updated hours for the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre
Starting on October 22, the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre (CTAC) will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Data breach under investigation
Data breach under investigation. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Canada Games Centre receives two new electric Zamboni® machines
City of Whitehorse buys two electric Zamboni® ice resurfacing machines for Canada Games Centre with support from the Canada Community-Building Fund.
New Animal Protection and Control Act tabled
The proposed Animal Protection and Control Act would address longstanding issues that have been raised in rural communities around the protection of animals and human safety.
Joint statement on the visit of Canada Winter Games Bid Evaluation Committee to Whitehorse
The Yukon government, City of Whitehorse and Yukon’s Member of Parliament welcome the Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee for an evaluation for the 2027 Canada Winter Games bid.
Carbon Price Rebate changes proposed to meet new federal requirements
The Government of Yukon introduces new carbon pricing rebate framework for miners to maintain support for the trade-exposed industry and meet new federal benchmark requirements.
Technical Amendments Act tabled
The Technical Amendments Act, 2022 proposes amendments to three laws.