Yukon News Releases
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Statement from Premier Sandy Silver regarding the passing of Elder Pearl Keenan
It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Teslin Tlingit Elder Pearl Keenan.
Mrs. Keenan was a champion of the Tlingit language as well as traditional First Nations culture and knowledge. She was a passionate advocate of education committed to engaging youth and raising awareness of environmental issues.
Eliza Building in Dawson expands territory’s affordable housing
Dawson City’s new Eliza Building is expanding affordable housing options in the territory.
The Chief Isaac Group of Companies recently completed a 14-unit structure in Dawson City, named the Eliza Building. This project was built with support from the Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
The building includes a mix of bachelor, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, as well as one commercial space. Nine of the 13 residential units will be maintained as affordable housing for the next 10 years.
Public risk for novel coronavirus remains low in Yukon
To date, there have been no cases of illness caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Yukon and the risk for Yukoners acquiring this illness remains low.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, is working closely with counterparts across the country and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on the latest updates on this viral infection.
Funding available for Yukon projects that prevent crime or support victims
The spring 2020 intake has opened for applications to the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust. Project funding is available from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust for non-profit community groups, school councils, municipalities or First Nations governments.
The funding supports community-led projects that work to reduce crime, prevent gender-based violence or address the root causes of criminal behaviour. The Trust also supports projects that provide services or programming for victims of crime.
British Columbia and Yukon partner on strategies to feed the North
Joint news release with the Government of British Columbia
Farmers, ranchers and food processors in Yukon and Northern British Columbia may soon have more local customers as the two governments connect to build food security and increase the supply and production of local food in the North.
Dawson City ice bridge open to heavy traffic
Construction of the ice bridge between Dawson City and West Dawson is now complete.
The 40-metre-wide lane is suitable for vehicles and loads up to 40,000 kilograms and has been certified as safe for use by Associated Engineering’s NOR-EX and Big Ice. They have also provided ice training to the maintenance crew in Dawson, who will continue to maintain the crossing into the spring.
Commissioner of Yukon to present new literary prize
The BC and Yukon Book Prizes and the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon are happy to announce the first-ever literary prize for the Yukon writing and publishing community.
The Borealis Prize: The Commissioner of Yukon Award for Literary Contribution will be administered by the BC and Yukon Book Prizes and awarded annually by the Commissioner of Yukon. This award will be presented at the Dawson Daily News Print and Publishing Festival in Dawson City, Yukon which takes place each year in May or June.
Owner’s Advisor contract awarded for Whistle Bend elementary school
Colliers Project Leaders has been awarded the Owner’s Advisor contract for the Whistle Bend elementary school. The contract will be awarded in four phases with the first phase worth $145,619. The total value of the contract is $765,225.
Colliers Project Leaders will work with the Government of Yukon to develop the conceptual design and tender documents for the school’s design-build contract, as well as provide technical advisory services during the detailed design, construction and warranty phases.
Second Yukon Resource Gateway Project agreement reached
The Quick facts section of this news release has been corrected and updated.
The Government of Yukon and the Liard First Nation have reached an agreement for the first phase of the Nahanni Range Road component of the Yukon Resource Gateway Project.
New deputy minister for the Department of Finance
Premier Sandy Silver announced today that Scott Thompson has been appointed as the new deputy minister for the Department of Finance.
Commissioner of Yukon one of 10 most influential personalities in Canadian Francophone community
The Commissioner of Yukon, Angélique Bernard, has been named one of the 10 most influential personalities in the Canadian Francophone community outside of Quebec. The individuals who are being recognized have worked hard to promote the French language and culture in Canada. The list was compiled by print and radio journalists from Canada’s French-speaking community outside of Quebec.
Youth encouraged to apply for Arctic Winter Games 2020 Youth Ambassador Program
Joint news release with BYTE – Empowering Youth Society
The Government of Yukon and BYTE – Empowering Youth Society are encouraging Yukoners aged 16 to 24 to apply to be a part of the Yukon Youth Ambassador Program for the 2020 Arctic Winter Games.
Public engagement on seasonal time change launches
The Government of Yukon is opening a public engagement today on seasonal time change.
Yukoners are being asked whether they want to keep the twice-annual time change or permanently adopt a single time. The public engagement also asks Yukoners whether they’d prefer Pacific Daylight Saving Time or Pacific Standard Time if the time change is dropped. Yukon currently observes Pacific Standard Time in the winter months and Pacific Daylight Saving Time in the summer.
Yukon improving access to psychiatric specialist services
The Government of Yukon has increased resident psychiatric support in Yukon to improve access to care for patients. There are now three resident psychiatrists working in the territory, based out of a new private practice in Whitehorse.
A new model of care has also been introduced. General psychiatric services are being provided at the private clinic and at Whitehorse General Hospital. Treatment services are offered through Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services and the Referred Care Clinic. This model takes a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to mental healthcare.
Fortymile caribou herd hunting opportunity opening
Following a recommendation received from the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board, the Government of Yukon is opening a licensed harvest on Fortymile caribou herd from January 1 to March 31, 2020.
Yukon-wide class 1 notification proposed for 2020
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations with Final Agreements have approved a recommendation from the Mining Memorandum of Understanding table to require notification of Class 1 mineral exploration activities across Yukon as of April 1, 2020.
Family mediation pilot project granted extension
The Yukon Family Mediation Service, funded by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Family Justice Fund, has been granted a two-year extension.
The free service is an alternative to court that helps parents resolve child-related matters when separating or divorcing. The Yukon Family Mediation Service works closely with the nearby Family Law Information Centre to support parents who are willing to work together to make decisions about parenting arrangements and the ongoing needs of children after separation or divorce.
New Burn Better campaign for healthy communities
The Government of Yukon, in collaboration with the City of Whitehorse and Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, is launching the Burn Better campaign to promote clean air in Yukon’s communities and neighbourhoods.
The smoke from wood stoves can affect your home and the health of people around you, particularly children, seniors and people with lung conditions, heart disease or other chronic conditions. By applying five simple burning tips, you can help ensure we have clean air in Yukon homes and communities.
The five tips are:
10 projects receive Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funds
Ten community-led projects focused on crime prevention and services for victims are receiving more than $227,000 in funding from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.
The fall 2019 funding intake received applications from a broad range of organizations. Funded projects will be delivered in several Yukon communities as well as in Whitehorse, with a total of $227,829.67 allocated.
Lottery for new lots in Whistle Bend
The Government of Yukon is accepting lottery applications for 55 single-family residential lots in the Whistle Bend subdivision. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on January 23, 2020. The draw will take place in Room 1A, 300 Main Street in the Elijah Smith Building at 10:00 a.m. on January 27, 2020.
Releasing these lots now will allow the new owners to plan and work with the City of Whitehorse on development applications over the winter to advance work on their lots for the 2020 building season.
