Yukon News Releases
Statement from Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn on 2027 Canada Winter Games
Minister Richard Mostyn has issued the following statement:
Xplore extends satellite service to Yukoners into 2023
The Government of Yukon is pleased that Xplore, formerly Xplornet, has extended satellite services to the Yukon into 2023.
These services are critical for Yukoners living in rural locations and the Yukon government advocated on behalf of Yukoners to have services remain available until the end of September 2023.
While Xplore will be available for longer than anticipated, Yukoners will need to switch to a new provider after September 30, 2023.
Charting the Course: Living with and managing COVID-19
The Government of Yukon has released Charting the Course: Living with and managing COVID-19, which includes next steps that will guide the Yukon’s ongoing response to the pandemic.
Statement from Minister of Education Jeanie McLean on the School Board trustee elections
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:
“Thank you to all the candidates who were nominated in the recent school board and council elections for the First Nation School Board, commission scolaire francophone du Yukon, and the Whistle Bend Elementary School Council. It is promising and exciting to see Yukoners have such enthusiasm to be involved in the community and our educational system.
Tagish River Habitat Protection Area management plan recognizes an important habitat in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon, the Carcross/Tagish First Nation and the Government of Canada have signed the final management plan for the Tagish River Habitat Protection Area.
The Tagish River Habitat Protection Area includes the Tagish River channel connecting Tagish Lake to Marsh Lake on the upper Yukon River drainage system. The management plan affirms the importance of the area to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, as well as community members. The completion of the plan also marks a milestone in implementation of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Final Agreement.
Canadian Open Data Summit held in the North
Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai welcomed delegates from across Canada, both virtually and in person, to the Canadian Open Data Summit that was held in Whitehorse this week. This was the first time the Summit has been held in Canada’s North.
New campaigns aim to decrease stigma, increase awareness of substance use supports available in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon has launched two territory-wide public awareness and education campaigns as part of its ongoing response to the Substance Use Health Emergency.
Through a variety of print and digital advertisements and promotional methods, these campaigns aim to address the toxic drug supply present in the Yukon, promote awareness of the variety of substance use supports and services available in the territory, and increase compassion and understanding around substance use.
Two Klondike Valley farms win Yukon Agriculture Award
The Government of Yukon is awarding the 2022 Yukon Agriculture Award to Lastraw Ranch and Klondike Valley Nursery. The two Klondike Valley farms are recognized for their leadership and contribution to Yukon agriculture.
Statement from Premier Silver on Canada’s 2022 Fall Economic Statement
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has provided an update on the current state of Canada’s economy and released the 2022 Fall Economic Statement.
“At a time when the world is dealing with high levels of inflation, Yukoners and all Canadians are looking to all governments for solutions that will make life more affordable.
New Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre opens on November 7
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Association franco-yukonnaise
The Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre will start seeing clients on Monday, November 7, at the Nuvo Building at 102 – 4149 4th Avenue in Whitehorse. Constellation will be the first primary health care clinic of its kind in the Yukon and serve as a model of care to build upon in the future.
Government of Yukon and Yukon RCMP team up to launch new Mobile Crisis Response Team
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have launched a new Mobile Crisis Response Team in Whitehorse. The new unit, named Car 867, will respond to calls for service related to mental health issues and suicide risks.
Single use paper bags will be banned in the Yukon starting January 1, 2023
The Yukon is continuing to move forward with a more responsible waste management in the territory. Starting January 1, 2023, single-use paper bags will be banned in the Yukon.
Disposing of waste is expensive and can tarnish natural environments. Single-use products like paper bags are resource-intensive and create emissions when being produced and transported. This ban is another step in reducing waste and protecting the Yukon’s environment.
Yukon heritage awareness campaign wins national award
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations
An awareness campaign launched earlier this year promoting the value of the Yukon’s heritage resources and what to do with chance finds has been recognized by the National Trust for Canada with a Governors’ Award.
Government of Yukon seeking feedback on waste diversion in the territory
The Government of Yukon will be implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the territory, which will make companies and producers responsible for the recycling or disposal of their products and packaging.
EPR will help make recycling more financially sustainable, keep more waste out of landfills and help the Yukon reach the waste diversion and greenhouse gas reduction targets under Our Clean Future.
Government of Yukon representatives part of Yukon delegation to attend COP27 United Nations climate conference
The Government of Yukon is sending representatives to the 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP27, running from November 6 to 18 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Government tables clean audit of 2021–22 Public Accounts
Today, Premier Sandy Silver tabled the 2021–22 Public Accounts in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
For the 2021–22 fiscal year, the Public Accounts report that the annual, non-consolidated surplus was $8.9 million. This represents a $15.5 million change from the $6.6 million deficit forecast in the 2021–22 Main Estimates. The annual surplus is based on total non-consolidated year-end revenues of $1.712 billion and expenses of $1.707 billion.
Traditional food donated to Elders in long term care
Two moose and three caribou have been donated to Elders in four long-term care homes in the territory by local Yukon outfitters, Yukon Stone Outfitters and Mervyn’s Yukon Outfitting.
The welcomed donations will provide enough game meat and bones for an entire year and will be included as part of meal planning for Elders.
This generous donation helped the First Nations Services team reach their traditional foods program goal this year.
New funding program to provide $1 million a year for community tourism projects
Today Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai announced a new $1 million Community Tourism Destination Development Fund to support community projects across the Yukon that focus on sustainable tourism development in their community or region.
Local advocate receives Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care for the Yukon
Chris Spencer is the recipient of the Council of the Federation Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care in the Yukon.
Recycling Summit to be held in Whitehorse
The Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse are co-hosting a Recycling Summit from November 1 to 3.
Yukoners are invited to an open house on November 1 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. The open house will feature booths from local organizations, art installations, workshops and will be an opportunity for Yukoners to provide in-person feedback on Extended Producer Responsibility.
The summit will bring together organizations and Yukoners interested in recycling and waste diversion to learn more about the circular economy in the Yukon.
