Yukon government

Adeline Webber, chair of the Yukon Residential Schools Missing Children working group, at a press conference on March 24. On May 31, Webber was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to serve as the Yukon’s 37th commissioner. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News file)

New Yukon Commissioner Adeline Webber excited to ‘connect with all Yukoners’

Webber aims to champion the importance of family bonds and engage with communities across the Yukon

 

During her term, former Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard launched a literary program to share stories with students. (Courtesy/Office of the Commissioner of Yukon)

Yukon’s 1st Francophone commissioner reflects on successes, challenges of term

Despite the upheaval of COVID-19, former-Commissioner Angélique Bernard had a memorable term

 

Adeline Webber has been chosen to serve a five-year term as the Yukon’s commissioner. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News Files)

Trudeau announces appointment of the Yukon’s new commissioner

The prime minister has announced that Adeline Webber will serve as the next Commissioner of Yukon

 

Premier Sandy Silver told reporters in the cabinet office about Yukon’s $26.2-million supplementary budget on Oct. 6, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Yukon government adds $26M to budget after flood, fire season

Premier Sandy Silver released estimates on the first day of the 2022 fall sitting of the legislature

Premier Sandy Silver told reporters in the cabinet office about Yukon’s $26.2-million supplementary budget on Oct. 6, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Shelby Blackjack is pictured with the 2021 Indigenous Employees Award of Honour. Premier Sandy Silver recognized the award recipient in a press release on Feb. 2. (Yukon Public Service Commission/Submitted)

Northern Tutchone woman receives Yukon government’s Indigenous Employees Award of Honour

Shelby Blackjack’s work on reconciliation garners 2021 Indigenous Employees Award of Honour

Shelby Blackjack is pictured with the 2021 Indigenous Employees Award of Honour. Premier Sandy Silver recognized the award recipient in a press release on Feb. 2. (Yukon Public Service Commission/Submitted)
Economic Development Minister Ranj Pillai. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon government announces technology rebates for vaccine verification

Aims to support businesses, organizations

Economic Development Minister Ranj Pillai. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Remote work will be approved for a selection of Yukon government jobs as the transition out of pandemic policies gets underway. (Hayley Finn/Flickr)

Yukon government launches remote work policy

Certain government work now possible for rural residents under new policy

Remote work will be approved for a selection of Yukon government jobs as the transition out of pandemic policies gets underway. (Hayley Finn/Flickr)
NDP leader Kate White made bringing "the" back to the Yukon a campaign promise (Supplied/Yukon NDP)

Yukon government brings back “The Yukon”

“This is just reflecting what the public says and knows.”

NDP leader Kate White made bringing "the" back to the Yukon a campaign promise (Supplied/Yukon NDP)
Drilling at Northern Tiger’s 3Ace gold project. (Courtesy/Yukon government)

Yukon Mineral Development Strategy advises First Nation involvement, streamlined assessments

The strategy includes six priorities and 95 recommendations

Drilling at Northern Tiger’s 3Ace gold project. (Courtesy/Yukon government)
Ranj Pillai speaks to media about business relief programs in Whitehorse on April 1, 2020. The Yukon government announced Feb.25 that it will extend business support programs until September. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)

Government extends business relief programs to September, launches new loan

“It really gives folks some help with supporting their business with cash flow.”

Ranj Pillai speaks to media about business relief programs in Whitehorse on April 1, 2020. The Yukon government announced Feb.25 that it will extend business support programs until September. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News)
Legislative assembly on the last day of the fall sitting in Whitehorse on Nov. 22, 2018. As the legislature prepares to return on March 4, the three parties are continuing to finalize candidates in the territory’s 19 ridings. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Nine new candidates confirmed in Yukon ridings

It has been a busy two weeks as the parties try to firm up candidates

Legislative assembly on the last day of the fall sitting in Whitehorse on Nov. 22, 2018. As the legislature prepares to return on March 4, the three parties are continuing to finalize candidates in the territory’s 19 ridings. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
The Yukon government and the Yukon First Nations Chamber of Commerce have signed a letter of understanding under the territory’s new procurement policy. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

First Nation business registry planned under new procurement system

Letter of understanding signals plans to develop registry, boost procurement opportunities

The Yukon government and the Yukon First Nations Chamber of Commerce have signed a letter of understanding under the territory’s new procurement policy. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
City council meeting in Whitehorse on Feb. 8. Whitehorse city council is concerned over infrastructure funding that has yet to be approved by the Yukon government. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

YG responds to Whitehorse’s municipal infrastructure issue

Process has not changed, officials say

City council meeting in Whitehorse on Feb. 8. Whitehorse city council is concerned over infrastructure funding that has yet to be approved by the Yukon government. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
Legislative assembly on the last day of the fall sitting in Whitehorse on Nov. 22, 2018. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Start of spring sitting announced

The Yukon legislature is set to resume for the spring sitting on…

Legislative assembly on the last day of the fall sitting in Whitehorse on Nov. 22, 2018. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
The Yukon government has filed a $17.3-million lawsuit against a construction company and insurance company for failing to complete a new arena in Carmacks. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Yukon government suing company over unfinished Carmacks arena

The Carmacks arena project will be retendered next month, Yukon government says

The Yukon government has filed a $17.3-million lawsuit against a construction company and insurance company for failing to complete a new arena in Carmacks. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
A woman enters the COVID-19 vaccination centre in Whitehorse on Feb. 1. Vaccinations for the general public are expected to begin March 1. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Whitehorse general clinic set to open March 1 for vaccine distribution

The general clinic for all Whitehorse residents 18 and over to get…

A woman enters the COVID-19 vaccination centre in Whitehorse on Feb. 1. Vaccinations for the general public are expected to begin March 1. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
A Faro volunteer fire department truck in 2008. In a virtual press conference on Feb. 15, Yukon MP Larry Bagnell, territorial Community Services Minister John Streicker and Faro Mayor Leonard Fabor announced the Town of Faro will have a new public works and fire hall building in 2022. (Genesee Keevil/Yukon News file)

Fire hall, public works building will be built in Faro

Wildstone Construction Ltd. awarded contract

A Faro volunteer fire department truck in 2008. In a virtual press conference on Feb. 15, Yukon MP Larry Bagnell, territorial Community Services Minister John Streicker and Faro Mayor Leonard Fabor announced the Town of Faro will have a new public works and fire hall building in 2022. (Genesee Keevil/Yukon News file)
City council meeting in Whitehorse on Feb. 8. The City of Whitehorse is unable to move ahead on tendering for a number of planned infrastructure projects until the territorial government has its 2021 budget in place. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

City awaits YG budget to determine project plans

Would normally begin procuring for projects in January, February

City council meeting in Whitehorse on Feb. 8. The City of Whitehorse is unable to move ahead on tendering for a number of planned infrastructure projects until the territorial government has its 2021 budget in place. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
A home burns in Keno City on Feb. 10. This is the second building to be destroyed by fire in the community this winter, prompting more calls from residents for the Yukon government to do more to protect Keno City and other unincorporated communities. (Amber Smith/Submitted)

Second fire in Keno this winter burns down home

The incident is renewing calls for a solution to the lack of local fire response

A home burns in Keno City on Feb. 10. This is the second building to be destroyed by fire in the community this winter, prompting more calls from residents for the Yukon government to do more to protect Keno City and other unincorporated communities. (Amber Smith/Submitted)
On Feb. 2 the government announced a new website service for “surplus auctions” where individuals and businesses can bid on excess items the government is looking to offload. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News file)

Government joins surplus auction site

Purchasers can bid on items like office furniture and retired machinery

On Feb. 2 the government announced a new website service for “surplus auctions” where individuals and businesses can bid on excess items the government is looking to offload. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News file)