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Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in water, roads, utilities and recreation
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Faro, Yukon, September 17, 2025 — Improvements to water and recreational services are coming to four communities after a combined investment of more than $25.6 million from the federal and territorial governments. The Government of Yukon is also providing project management services. Water and sewer upgrades, along with associated road […]
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Federal government invests in flood resilience measures for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Carmacks, Yukon, September 11, 2025 — The Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation (LS/CFN) will see the creation of permanent flood mitigation measures within the community of Carmacks after an investment of more than $38.4 million from the federal government. The Government of Yukon is providing project […]
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Investing in Nunavut to build safe and strong communities
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Iqaluit, Nunavut, —The Government of Canada is delivering over $18.7 million to Nunavut this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected. Our communities can only grow to support more housing when there are investments in foundational infrastructure projects – like sports and recreation facilities, water systems, […]
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Government of Canada announces over $18.7 million in support for the Northwest Territories to build strong communities
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Hay River, Northwest Territories, September 8 2025 —The Government of Canada is delivering over $18.7 million to the Northwest Territories this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected. Our communities can only grow to support more housing when there are investments in foundational infrastructure projects – […]
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Canada Community-Building Fund provides more than $5.08 million to support infrastructure projects across the Yukon
September 5, 2025 The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) has provided more than $5.08 million to support infrastructure projects across the Yukon between March and August 2025. The Government of Canada’s CCBF is a permanent source of infrastructure funding for Yukon First Nations, municipalities and unincorporated communities. The Government of Yukon administers the fund. Recipients receive […]
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GNWT Announces New ‘NWT Community Planning Framework: Where We Live, Why We Plan’
September 3, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing the release of the NWT Community Planning Framework – Where We Live, Why We Plan. The framework serves as a departmental platform and strategic approach to promoting the community planning system in the Northwest Territories. It highlights the important role of community governments, […]
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Eleven Yukon-based projects approved for support from the Community Development Fund
July 31, 2025 Through the Community Development Fund (CDF), the Government of Yukon is supporting local projects that will provide a variety of benefits to Yukoners while creating economic opportunity across the territory. Eleven Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects have been approved for a total of $556,172. Funding recipients include the Klondike Visitors Association, […]
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Family Services administering seniors’ burial benefit to cover some of the cost of burials
July 22, 2025 The Department of Family Services administers the Seniors Burial Benefit to help cover certain costs of a burial to help relieve some of the strain of losing a family member. Families of Nunavut residents 60 years or older who are being buried in Nunavut are eligible to receive this benefit. To be […]
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Nine Yukon community projects funded by the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust through spring 2025 intake
July 17, 2025 Nine community-led projects focused on crime prevention and services for victims received $304,392 during the spring 2025 intake through funding from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust. The projects funded through the trust for the spring 2025 intake focus on: creating community connections and support through: providing a safe space for […]
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YKDFN unveils new app to communicate with members – Cabin Radio
June 30, 2025 The Yellowknives Dene First Nation has launched a new app designed to connect community leadership with members. The app, named Hawk Communications, is designed to help members of YKDFN “stay up to date with community news, events, resources, and important updates all in one place,” the First Nation stated in a Facebook […]
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