Tag Archives: Yukon Government
Federal Government commits $45 million to help the City of Whitehorse find long-term fix for Robert Service Way landslides
Whitehorse, YT - Following two small-scale slides in the past couple of weeks, the federal government announced that the City of Whitehorse is getting over $45 million in funding which they and the Yu...
May 06, 2024 The slide area sign is visible behind the podium where Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit Sajjan announced $45 million in funding to help the City of Whitehorse follow through on their long-term plans to address Robert Service Way landslides. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Health Authority Act passes in legislature amidst a flurry of political wrangling
Whitehorse, YT - The passing of the Health Authority Act in the legislature yesterday marks a big step towards addressing challenges in healthcare which the Yukon Government said came about with littl...
Apr 30, 2024 The sign for the Legislative Assembly at the Jim Smith building. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
New agreement aims to address possible issues for unionized healthcare workers during Health Authority transition
Whitehorse, YT - Meetings between healthcare worker unions and the Yukon Government, a key measure outlined in an April 24th Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aim to provide stability and representat...
Apr 29, 2024 The Yukon Government sign outside of the Jim Smith building. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Seven-year ban on Chinook salmon fishing only a piece of efforts to reverse 'disastrous' population numbers
Whitehorse, YT - In a bid to address the plummeting population numbers of Chinook salmon in the territory the Federal Government signed an agreement with the State of Alaska which saw the introduction...
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Yukon Government retiree says 52.8 per cent increase in healthcare insurance premiums reeks of 'indifference'
Whitehorse, YT - Premiums for the Yukon Government's extended health care plan, which covers all current government employees and retirees, are set to increase by 52.8 percent on April 1st which to so...
Mar 28, 2024 Yukon Government sign outside the Jim Smith Building in downtown Whitehorse. CKRW File Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke.
Yukon Government unveils over $2 billion 2024-25 budget as Legislature resumes
Whitehorse, YT - A nearly rounded $2.08 billion - that's the number you get when you add up the capital funding with the operations and maintenance funding for the new 2024-25 territorial budget that ...
Mar 08, 2024 The 2024-25 Territorial Budget was tabled in the Yukon Legislature yesterday afternoon as the spring sitting commenced. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Team Yukon prepares to head off to Alaska for 2024 Arctic Winter Games
Whitehorse, YT - Next week over 350 athletes, coaches, cultural performers, and support personnel are heading off to the 2024 Arctic Winter Games in Mat-Su Valley Alaska. The games take place from Mar...
Mar 04, 2024 Team Yukon at Shipyards Park for the Send-Off Pep Rally on Friday, March 1st. Photo Courtesy of Team Yukon/Sarah Lewis.
City of Whitehorse prepares for new curbside recycling program
WHITEHORSE, YT - The City of Whitehorse will be receiving funds from the Government of Yukon to help offset the costs for a new municipal curbside recycling program. The Yukon Government recognized th...
Mar 01, 2024 CKRW File Photo
Whistle Bend tree clearing furthers plans to turn the neighborhood into a vibrant 'mini city'
Whitehorse, YT - The development plan map for the neighborhood of Whistle Bend looks a bit like a colour by numbers at first glance, with the neighborhood cut up into little sections labeled 1, 9B, or...
Feb 23, 2024 Workers wrap up clearing piles of dead trees in Whistle Bend after clearing the lots for future development. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee provides update on progress for outreach services listed in Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan
Whitehorse, YT - Yesterday morning the Yukon Government provided an update on progress made on some measures listed in the Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan in aims to boost support and ...
Feb 22, 2024 Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
