Tag Archives: Yukon Government
Yukon Government provides update on latest work at Eagle Gold mine
WHITEHORSE, YT - In the latest technical briefing on the ongoing work to combat environmental contamination at the Eagle Gold mine, the Yukon Government reviewed the recent decision by Receiver Pricew...
Feb 19, 2025 Expanded Pit Pond at the Eagle Gold Mine // Photo Courtesy: Victoria Gold Corp.
New Biathlon Yukon facility set to open ahead of 2026 Arctic Winter Games
Whitehorse, YT - Biathlon Yukon will soon have a new $2.9 million facility, thanks to joint funding from the federal and territorial governments, with the building set to open ahead of the 2026 Arctic...
Feb 19, 2025 A rendering of the new $2.9 million Biathlon Yukon facility set to open ahead of the 2026 Arctic Winter Games. Photo Courtesy of Yukon Government.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. begins discharging Copper containing water from Eagle Gold Mine storage pond
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Yukon Government has released another updates on the ongoing situation at the Eagle Gold Mine. The Government says, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., the court appointed receiver for t...
Feb 13, 2025 Expanded Pit Pond at the Eagle Gold Mine // Photo Courtesy: Victoria Gold Corp.
Yukon Government announces 2025 Rent Index of 2%, effective May 15th
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Yukon Government has announced the 2025 Rent Index will be set at 2%, in line with Whitehorse's 2% Consumer Price Index in 2024. Starting May 15th, Yukon Landlords can increase re...
Feb 11, 2025 The top corner of the Cornerstone Community Building on 7th Avenue and Main Street in downtown Whitehorse, at six stories, is currently the tallest building in the downtown core. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Court petition filed against Yukon Government by independent offices over budget dispute
Whitehorse, YT - Four independent offices of the Yukon Legislative Assembly are taking legal action to protect their budgetary independence, alleging government interference. Yukon's Child and Youth A...
Jan 24, 2025 Yukon Government sign outside the Jim Smith Building in downtown Whitehorse. CKRW File Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke.
Yukon Ombudsman eyes legal action against Yukon Government over budget concerns
Whitehorse, YT - The Office of the Yukon Ombudsman is the second independent government office to threaten legal action against the Yukon Government over concerns about interference in the budgeting p...
Jan 22, 2025 The Yukon Government sign outside of the Jim Smith building. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Yukon receives 215 allocations to Yukon Nominee Program in 2025, January intake paused as Government determines how to proceed
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Yukon has paused the January intake for the Yukon Nominee Program, as the Territory has only been approved for a total of 215 nominees this year - a reduction of 50% of last year'...
Jan 21, 2025 CKRW File Photo
Yukon introduces health care cards with new features
Whitehorse, YT - The Yukon Government is phasing out yearly health card stickers and rolling out new health care cards for eligible residents over the next year. The new cards will feature improved se...
Jan 20, 2025 The new health care cards will begin a rolling out on January 29th. Photo Courtesy of Yukon Government.
Public hearing on Yukon Financial Statements begins in Yukon Legislative Assembly, Auditor General of Canada in attendance
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Auditor General of Canada, Karen Hogan, alongside officials from the Federal Department of Finance are taking part in public hearings on the Yukon's Public Accounts and Procuremen...
Jan 14, 2025
Yukon Party says budget cuts to Elections Yukon could jeopardize election readiness, Speaker Jeremy Harper clarifies neutrality in Members' Services Board dispute
WHITEHORSE, YT - In light of proposed budget cuts to a number of independent Government offices, The Yukon Party is raising concerns that proposed budget cuts to Elections Yukon could jeopardize the T...
Jan 09, 2025 Yukon Government sign outside the Jim Smith Building in downtown Whitehorse. CKRW File Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke.
