Yukon News Releases
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$51,000 awarded to support marginalized youth
Yukon youth will benefit from more than $51,000 awarded to 15 community groups through the Government of Yukon’s Youth Investment Fund. The funding will support a variety of arts, recreation and educational programming, including horseback riding, cycling and a teen mentoring program.
The Youth Investment Fund provides financial support to short-term projects aimed at marginalized youth under 19 years old with fewer opportunities and those who may experience discrimination.
Ultrasound services coming to Yukon’s community hospitals
Beginning January 2020, the Government of Yukon and Yukon Hospitals will introduce general, non-urgent ultrasound services at Dawson City and Watson Lake community hospitals.
Ultrasounds will be provided by a sonographer visiting each of the community hospitals with portable equipment for approximately one week every two months. The goal of offering general ultrasounds in community hospitals is to improve access to care for Yukoners across the territory.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet for final Yukon Forum of 2019
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon First Nations governments
Yukon’s Premier, Cabinet members, Council of Yukon First Nations' Grand Chief and Yukon First Nations Chiefs met today at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse for the fourth Yukon Forum of 2019.
Leaders discussed traditional knowledge and received an update from the Yukon Advisory Committee regarding developing a Yukon strategy in response to the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Aboriginal employee award celebrates 10 years of recognizing outstanding public service
On Thursday, Premier Sandy Silver recognized the outstanding public service of two Aboriginal employees. At the annual Aboriginal Employees’ Forum gathering, Daniel Adamson and Trish Hirsch were presented with the Aboriginal Employees Award of Honour.
The Aboriginal Employees Award of Honour was created in 2009 to recognize the accomplishments of Government of Yukon Aboriginal public servants who provide excellent service or contributions to the government, fellow employees or to the Yukon public.
Government to extend expiry date for Peel region withdrawals
The Government of Yukon is extending the moratorium on mineral staking in the Peel watershed until April 1, 2020. This will give governments time to formalize the higher standards described in the Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan and give the mining industry time to adapt to them. Originally, the moratorium was set to be lifted in the Integrated Management Areas on January 1, 2020.
Whitehorse biomass heating system to expand
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada have partnered to expand Whitehorse Correctional Centre’s existing biomass heating system to include two additional public buildings, the Young Offenders Facility and Takhini Haven.
New underground piping will connect the two buildings to create a district heating network. Biomass heating helps to offset greenhouse gas emissions and is a sustainable alternative to diesel and propane.
Honouring Connections fosters progressive approach to supporting First Nation children in care
Yukon First Nations governments, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon’s Family and Children’s Services are pleased to announce their commitment to a new initiative called Honouring Connections.
Honouring Connections is a collaborative process developed to address the systemic over-representation of First Nations children in the child-welfare system. This process is an important aspect of reconciliation. Children and youth currently in continuing care of the Director will be reconnected to family, community and culture.
Coroner and Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health issue warning after fentanyl-related deaths
Yukon’s Chief Coroner Heather Jones and Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Andy Delli Pizzi, are cautioning Yukon residents around drug use after three recent deaths that have been linked to opioids.
Between November 9 and November 30, three individuals died from drugs contaminated with fentanyl. The Chief Medical Officer of Health office has also received information around a recent increase in opioid overdoses that have not resulted in death.
Gas Tax Fund to support local infrastructure priorities in the Town of Watson Lake
Five projects are underway in the Town of Watson Lake following the allotment of more than $1.65 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund.
With this funding, the Town of Watson Lake is buying new heavy equipment for road maintenance, installing a new groundwater monitoring well at the sewage lagoon and remediating the Brownfield area downtown.
New live-in and outreach program to support youth at Nts’ äw Chua
A new innovative program created to support youth and provide an alternative to traditional group care is launching in Whitehorse. A wide range of services with a youth-led, culturally relevant approach will be offered at 22 Wann Road, now named Nts’ äw Chua (in-so chua).
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations present shared priorities to Government of Canada
This is a joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations.
Yukon Days meetings have concluded between the Government of Yukon, the Council of Yukon First Nations, several Yukon First Nations Chiefs and federal Ministers in Ottawa.
Watson Lake Air Terminal Building designated a Yukon Historic Site
Yukon has formally added another Yukon Historic Site to its registry with the addition of the Watson Lake Air Terminal Building. Minister Jeanie Dendys has designated the site under the Historic Resources Act.
The terminal was a key part of the Northwest Staging Route during World War II and provides an important and tangible link to Yukon’s fascinating aviation history. It was constructed in 1942 and has been in continuous use since that time. It is one of only two remaining Yukon air terminal buildings from the Northwest Staging Route and is the only one still in use.
Bursary support for 12 Yukoners entering health care fields
Three separate bursaries from the Government of Yukon are helping to support 12 Yukon students in their health-related post-secondary education.
The Yukon Medical Education Bursary is made available to four new students each year and provides students with $5,000 per year for up to four years of medical school. This year’s recipients are Holly Bull, Lauren Klammer, Sarah Koltun and Lindsay Webber.
Twenty projects awarded more than $518,000 from the Community Development Fund
Twenty community projects are receiving $518,751 in Tier 1 and Tier 2 funding through the Community Development Fund. The projects support community planning, mental health, sport and recreation, and promote cultural awareness and pride in Yukon communities.
Funding recipients include the Fireweed Community Market Society, Village of Carmacks, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation, Yukon Curling Association and Inclusion Yukon.
Premier raises Yukon priorities with Canadian leaders
Premier Sandy Silver is in Toronto and Ottawa this week for a series of meetings with fellow Canadian Premiers, federal Ministers and the Prime Minister. The Premier’s discussions will focus on climate change, clean energy, infrastructure investment and healthcare.
Today, Premier Silver is attending the Council of the Federation meeting of Canada’s Premiers to address issues of national importance and opportunities for collaboration among all provinces and territories.
Yukon Water Strategy final report presented in Carcross
Today the Government of Yukon released the Yukon Water Strategy and Action Plan five-year report. It was presented at the fourth annual Yukon Water Forum hosted by the Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation.
The final report highlights key actions taken since the water strategy was put into place in 2014. These initiatives include work from the Government of Yukon, federal, First Nations, and municipal governments, as well as researchers, industry, and community organizations. The actions include:
New Yukon Permanent Art collection acquisitions exhibited at Yukon College
Natural Connections, an exhibition featuring 11 new works of art in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection, is now on display at the Yukon College Innovation Commons at Ayamdigut campus in Whitehorse.
2019 fall sitting of Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
The fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concluded today. The first sitting of the Third Session of the 34th Yukon Legislative Assembly began on October 3, 2019, with a Speech from the Throne delivered detailing the priorities of the government for the remainder of its mandate.
Three new electric vehicle fast-charging stations available in Yukon
The Government of Yukon has installed the territory’s first electric vehicle fast-charging stations. The three new stations are located in Whitehorse and Carcross and were built with financial support from the Government of Canada.
Three resident pediatricians now serving Yukon
Three resident pediatricians based at the Klondyke Medical Clinic are now serving Yukon. In addition to their practice in Whitehorse, the pediatricians will spend two weeks per month providing services in Yukon’s rural communities, from September to November and January to June each year. The doctors will also liaise directly with all schools in Whitehorse to help support students with complex needs.
