Yukon News Releases
Updated: 59 min 42 sec ago
Recycling surcharges come into effect October 1
After extensive engagement with Yukoners, businesses, municipalities and other stakeholders, the Government of Yukon is moving forward with changes to the Designated Materials Regulation.
The changes will apply new recycling surcharges to electronics, electrical products and tires at the point of purchase to help offset the cost of collecting and recycling those items. Yukoners will no longer pay tipping fees for these products at depots and solid waste facilities.
A Canada Day statement from Premier Silver
Premier Sandy Silver issued the following statement for Canada Day:
Every picture tells a story at Yukon Archives
The Yukon Archives First Nations photo identification project aims to improve the identification and description of Indigenous people, places, geographical features, activities and events in images held at Yukon Archives.
Government of Yukon to reduce impacts of carbon pricing for aviation and placer mining
The Government of Yukon has negotiated a provision for all aviation fuel. Now all flights – whether within Yukon or between Yukon and other locations – will be exempt from the levy. Under the federal carbon pricing mechanism, the agriculture industry is also exempt from the levy.
Additionally, the government has determined, with agreement from the federal government, that it will rebate Yukon placer miners all levies paid by the placer miner industry as a result of carbon pricing. This will offset the unavoidable costs related to the federally implemented carbon pricing regime.
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation will receive housing funding
Joint news release with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada are pleased to provide funding for the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN) for the creation of ten utility buildings in Old Crow. VGFN is receiving $500,000 for the project funded as part of the Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement.
Yukon communities to benefit from more reliable internet
Joint news release with the Government of Canada
Residents of Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and northern British Columbia will be able to connect more reliably with friends and family across Canada and around the world, participate in distance education, seize new business opportunities and search for jobs online. This is made possible thanks to investments in high-speed internet worth up to $79 million by the Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon and Northwestel.
New project to support individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Joint news release with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Society of Yukon and the Kids Brain Health Network
New staff dedicated to helping Yukoners navigate the health, social and education systems will now be available. Through a partnership with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Society of Yukon (FASSY) and the Kids Brain Health Network, the Government of Yukon is launching this new initiative aimed at providing more support to families and individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Family Mediation pilot project comes to Yukon
Joint news release with the Government of Canada and Yukon Family Mediation Service
An alternative to court that helps parents resolve child-related matters recently started in Whitehorse. Funded by $299,000 from the Government of Canada’s Canadian Family Justice Fund, the Yukon Family Mediation Service continues until March 31, 2020.
Yukon delegates strengthen tourism industry ties with China
Joint news release with the Government of Canada and Air North
Three Yukon businesses will join a Government of Yukon contingent on a delegation to China as part of the Canada-China Year of Tourism.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet in Carcross for Yukon Forum
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations and Carcross/Tagish First Nation
Yukon’s Premier, Cabinet members and First Nations Chiefs met today at the Carcross Learning Centre for the 2nd Yukon Forum of 2018.
Today’s discussions revolved around working together to improve educational outcomes for First Nations students, as well as closer collaboration on environment matters. Fish and wildlife will be added to the Joint Priority Action Plan for ongoing discussion and collaboration through the Yukon Forum.
Statement on M. ovi implicated in Alaska caribou death
A statement from Yukon's Chief Veterinary Officer of Disease Monitoring Dr. Mary VanderKop.
Public servants recognized for excellence and innovation
On June 14, Premier Sandy Silver presented five individuals and four teams with the Premier’s Award for Excellence and Innovation.
The individual recipients are Anna Pearson, Heather Jirousek, Laura Scott, Rachel Burkhart and Shannon McNevin. The team recipients are the Civic Addressing Team, Housing Forum Secretariat, Yukon Physical Literacy Program Curriculum Development Team and the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board Community Outreach and Education Team.
Better wastewater treatment for Watson Lake residents
Joint news release with the Government of Canada and the Town of Watson Lake
The governments of Canada and Yukon are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Northern Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services that meet their unique needs.
Dawson City’s Minto Park concession building rises from the ashes
joint news release with the Government of Canada and the City of Dawson
Residents of Dawson City celebrated the grand opening of their new Minto Park concession building with a community event on June 8. The original facility was destroyed by fire in 2015.
The concession building will be a venue for fitness, recreational and leisure programming in a safe and healthy environment. The new facility includes a kitchen, a multi-use room and public washrooms.
Funding supports projects to preserve and share Yukon heritage
Joint news release with the Dawson City Museum
A total of $348,000 in funding has been granted to twelve Yukon museums and First Nations cultural centres through the Special Capital Projects Assistance Program.
Yukon Housing Corporation and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association host Northern Housing event
Joint news release with the BC Non-Profit Housing Association
The Northern Regional Education Networking Tradeshow (RENT) event will be held on June 12, 2018, in Whitehorse. Housing providers and stakeholders are invited to network and learn about the unique challenges for housing in the north.
Highlights of the day include a lunchtime discussion by local housing advocates on strategies that have helped generate new housing options in Yukon, as well as a tour of innovative housing projects in Whitehorse.
Ross River suspension bridge is open in time for summer
Joint news release with the Government of Canada and Ross River Dena Council
All repairs are complete and the Ross River Suspension Bridge is once again open for pedestrian travel across the Pelly River.
Contemporary meets traditional in new art collection acquisitions
The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce the acquisition of five new artworks into the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.
The new acquisitions are by artists Daniel Benjamin Gribben, Tamika Knutson, Dennis Shorty, Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé and Lorraine Wolfe. They cover a diverse range of art forms and styles, including carving, sculpture, beadwork and art jewellery. Blending traditional and contemporary techniques and themes, the works reflect each artist’s unique experiences.
School Council seats still open for upcoming school years
School Council seats are still open at some Yukon schools and the Government of Yukon is encouraging community members to get involved.
School Councils are responsible for providing input on school growth planning, school-based policies, hiring of the school principal and spending of the school budget. They provide advice on school staffing needs, programming, renovations, course offerings and student transportation.
Zoning Committee to be formed for Shallow Bay area
Joint news release with Ta’an Kwäch’än Council
The Government of Yukon and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council will be working with local community members on developing potential zoning regulations in the Shallow Bay area, located north of Whitehorse on the southern tip of Lake Laberge.
