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Yukon privacy commissioner notes increase in public bodies rejecting recommendations

Yukon privacy commissioner notes increase in public bodies rejecting recommendations

In the Yukon ombudsman's 2023 annual report, information and privacy commissioner Jason Pedlar said 49 recommendations were rejected by public bodies
‘Data entry error’ means some Yukon seniors got back less in supplement

‘Data entry error’ means some Yukon seniors got back less in supplement

Minister says increase to federal old age security makes up for reduction in supplement
Yukon U secures spot in Canada-wide university organization

Yukon U secures spot in Canada-wide university organization

Membership to Universities Canada will help Yukon U function independently, says vice-chancellor
Day shelter at Yukon legislative building reopening: Yukon government

Day shelter at Yukon legislative building reopening: Yukon government

Warming centre at legislature ran as pilot project this past spring
Whitehorse War Amps representatives honour veterans for Remembrance Day

Whitehorse War Amps representatives honour veterans for Remembrance Day

Tara Klippert will be laying a wreath at Whitehorse's Remembrance Day ceremony
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in hosts first hunt for Dawson City youth

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in hosts first hunt for Dawson City youth

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in hosted a five-day hunting camp for Dawson City youth, teaching essential hunting skills and the cultural significance of subsistence living
Whitehorse city council sworn in

Whitehorse city council sworn in

Whitehorse mayor Kirk Cameron and councillors were voted in during the municipal election which took place on Oct. 17, 2024
Feds funnel $3.7M from economic inclusivity program to northern Indigenous entrepreneurship

Feds funnel $3.7M from economic inclusivity program to northern Indigenous entrepreneurship

EntrepreNorth is getting millions over five years to help early-stage Indigenous businesspeople
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund criteria not fit for Yukon: Premier Pillai

Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund criteria not fit for Yukon: Premier Pillai

Yukon’s premier is asking the federal housing minister for exemptions for how the territory spends $74.2 million over decade
Yukon Party draws 'dire picture' as governing Liberals slip to $42.7M deficit

Yukon Party draws 'dire picture' as governing Liberals slip to $42.7M deficit

Meanwhile, Yukon NDP leader prefers short-term lines of credit under Yukon Liberal Party over long-term debt repayments under former Yukon Party government