Tag Archives: Yukon Government
Elon Musk companies in the crosshairs of Yukon's latest tariff response
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Government has targetted companies affiliated with tech-billionaire Elon Musk in response to the latest round of U.S. tariffs. Rebates will no longer be provided for Tesla v...
Apr 04, 2025 Premier Ranj Pillai announces Yukon's phase two response to latest round of U.S. tariffs. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Victoria Gold receiver seeks to raise borrowing limit to $220 million
Whitehorse, YT - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the court-appointed receiver for Victoria Gold, has filed a court motion to raise its borrowing limit from $105 million to $220 million to continue remed...
Mar 31, 2025 An aerial photo of the landslide at the heap leach facility at the Eagle Gold Mine. Photo Courtesy of the Yukon Government.
Yukon's Residential Tenancies Act allows exemptions to rent cap
Whitehorse, YT - Landlords will be able to apply for rent increases beyond the cap set in the Yukon's new Residential Tenancies Act which is currently before the Legislature. The legislation ties annu...
Mar 27, 2025 Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn speaking to reporters on March 26th about the Residential Tenancies Act. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Yukon NDP says government funding of religious education violates 1962 agreement
Whitehorse, YT - An over-60-year-old agreement restricting public funds from paying for religious education is being violated according to the Yukon NDP with uncertainty over how much money has been s...
Mar 26, 2025 St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Secondary School is one of three Catholic schools receiving public funds for 1.8 full time teaching positions. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Improvements being explored for Yukon Nominee Program after audit flags issues
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Government is working on improvements to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) following an Auditor General's audit that raised concerns about the program's integrity. Officials s...
Mar 25, 2025 Yukon Government sign outside the Jim Smith Building in downtown Whitehorse. CKRW File Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke.
Whitehorse waterfront to host new convention centre after $75 million investment
Whitehorse, YT - The Whitehorse waterfront will be home to a new convention centre due to a $75 million joint investment between the federal and Yukon governments. The Yukon Gathering Place will be bu...
Mar 24, 2025 A sneak peak at what the new Yukon Gathering Place could look like. Photo Courtesy of Chu Níikwän LP.
Canada and Yukon sign agreement to provide contraceptive and diabetes medication
Whitehorse, YT - The Government of Canada and Yukon signed a $9.5 million pharmacare agreement to provide universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications for Yukoners over four years. Under...
Mar 21, 2025 Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Some sections of Watson Lake without power until noon on March 19th, Yukon Government warns local 911 service may be affected
WHITEHORSE, YT - ATCO Electric Yukon says the power will be out in some sections of Watson Lake until noontime on March 19th, as crews work to repair damage caused by a dump truck colliding with overh...
Mar 18, 2025 Mirage3 / Depositphotos.com
Opposition parties urge targeted U.S. doctor recruitment to ease healthcare shortage
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon's opposition parties say the government has a unique opportunity to fast-track U.S.-trained doctors as the territory struggles to recruit and retain healthcare workers. In the p...
Mar 18, 2025 Health Minister Brad Cathers speaks to reports at the Yukon Legislature. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Premier Pillai defends Canada's sovereignty in testimony to Alaska Legislature
Whitehorse, YT - The Alaska Legislature will be debating a resolution that affirms the relationship between Alaska and Canada as President Donald Trump continues to threaten annexation and a trade war...
Mar 17, 2025 Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai at a press conference earlier this year. Premier Pillai announced he will step down as Liberal Leader and not seek re-election. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
