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Media advisory: Grand Chief Peter Johnston, Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister Dan Vandal to hold media availability following the closing of the Yukon Intergovernmental Forum
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Ottawa, Ontario — Please be advised that Peter Johnston, Grand Chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations; the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of the Yukon; and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs will be available to answer questions from the media following the closing of […]
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Read MoreThe Government of Yukon and health care partners are working together to support hospital services
01/12/2023 The Government of Yukon is providing additional funding to ensure the Yukon Hospital Corporation can address the immediate pressures impacting surgeries and medical imaging programs in the territory. At the direction of the Minister of Health and Social Services, additional investments are being made to ensure that Yukoners have timely access to the care […]
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Read MorePremier Pillai and delegation wrap up Europe mission
01/12/2023 Premier Ranj Pillai and a Yukon government delegation have completed a mission to Europe where they attended several mining conferences and held meetings with government and business leaders to promote opportunities in the Yukon, notably as a secure and stable supply for the critical minerals that the world needs to support the clean energy […]
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Read MoreIqaluit food bank seeks rebate on property taxes – Nunatsiaq News
Dec 1, 2023 Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre executive director admits ‘oversight’ in not filing for reduction Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre is asking for a retroactive property tax rebate from the City of Iqaluit. In 2022, the city revised a bylaw so selected non-profit organizations could pay reduced property taxes. However, Qajuqturvik mistakenly failed to apply […]
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Read MoreYukon Government and Chamber of Mines give awards – Yukon News
December 1, 2023 Environmental stewardship, social responsibility and leadership in community engagement recognized The Yukon territorial government is recognizing a mineral exploration company that operates east of Mayo for its exemplary site cleanup. Snowline Gold received the 2023 Robert E. Leckie Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship at the 51st Annual Geoscience Forum and Trade […]
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Read MoreThe application deadline to showcase your artwork at the PWNHC has been extended
November 30, 2023 The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is accepting submissions from NWT artists, craftspeople, curators, and groups to display their art in the Mezzanine Gallery art exhibit space in 2024. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2024. Submissions are evaluated by the Art Selection Committee, which is made up of […]
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Read MoreStatement from Minister McPhee on the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
30/11/2023 Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement: “Today marks an important milestone for mental health and suicide prevention. The Government of Canada has introduced the national 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, a simple three-digit number that anyone can now call or text for help 24 hours a day, seven […]
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Read MoreIqaluit education authority takes Nunavut gov’t to court over blocking support workers – CBC
Nov 30, 2023 ‘This seemed to be a way to get the government to talk,’ says lawyer The Iqaluit District Education Authority is taking the Government of Nunavut to court, alleging the territory’s Department of Education blocked access to assessment services it wanted to provide for students. The education authority says it received $120,000 from the […]
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Read MoreWest Baffin Cooperative gears up for 65th anniversary – Nunavut News
November 29, 2023 Kinngait’s West Baffin Cooperative will be celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2024 with more than a dozen exhibitions of local art and related events across the globe, including the United States, Italy, Korea, England and France. The launch of festivities will, however, take place in early December, in partnership with Canada Goose […]
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Read MoreNew regulations under Public Utilities Act approved
November 28, 2023 The Government of Yukon has approved two new regulations under the Public Utilities Act that will allow the Yukon’s public utilities to purchase renewable electricity generated in British Columbia. The change enables the Yukon’s utilities to buy power from Tlingit Homeland Energy Limited Partnership’s hydroelectric expansion project in Atlin and the Daylu […]
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