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July 19, 2013 15:08 ET | Source: Government of Yukon;City of Whitehorse;Joint Task Force (North)

Governments and Agencies to Participate in Operation NANOOK 2013

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwired - July 19, 2013) - The Government of Yukon, the City of Whitehorse and Whitehorse General Hospital will participate in the Yukon portion of the Canadian...
July 11, 2013 18:39 ET | Source: Les ministres provinciaux et territoriaux responsables des administrations locales

Les ministres responsables des administrations locales recommandent le maintien des investissements dans les communautés

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwired - 11 juillet 2013) - Les ministres provinciaux et territoriaux responsables des administrations locales ont réitéré l'importance du...
July 11, 2013 18:39 ET | Source: Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Local Government

Local Government Ministers Advocate for Continued Investment in Communities

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwired - July 11, 2013) - Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Local Government reaffirmed the importance of long-term federal funding for...
July 04, 2013 14:14 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Natural Gas Generators Will Save Yukoners Money and Reduce Environmental Impact

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwired - July 4, 2013) - The Yukon government has approved an addition to the borrowing limits for the Yukon Development Corporation (YDC) and the Yukon Energy...
May 13, 2013 12:01 ET | Source: Government of Yukon;Government of the Northwest Territories;Government of Nunavut

Territorial Premiers Drive Canadian Future With Northern Vision

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwired - May 13, 2013) - Canada's three northern premiers have renewed their commitment to work together to build a strong vibrant North for the benefit of all...
May 03, 2013 20:02 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Yukon Is First Jurisdiction in Canada to Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Residences

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwired - May 3, 2013) - The Oil-Fired Appliance Safety Statutory Amendment Act was passed in the Yukon Legislative Assembly yesterday, making Yukon the first...
May 02, 2013 18:48 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Legislative Changes and Carbon Monoxide Detector Program to Improve Public Safety

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwired - May 2, 2013) - With the expected passage of Bill 57, the Oil-Fired Appliance Safety Statutory Amendment Act, Yukon will become the first jurisdiction in Canada...
April 08, 2013 15:51 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Government of Yukon Decision Document for Victoria Gold Mine Approved

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwired - April 8, 2013) - A decision by the Yukon government has authorized Victoria Gold Corporation to move to the final stages of licensing for its Eagle Gold...
January 30, 2013 20:03 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Premier Continues to Build Yukon-Alaska Relations

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2013) - Premier Darrell Pasloski and Alaska Governor Sean Parnell met to discuss projects that could enhance Yukon's long-term energy...
January 30, 2013 17:05 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Yukon Government Gives Mining Exploration Program a Boost

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2013) - The Yukon government is encouraging mineral exploration by increasing funding to the Yukon Mining Incentive Program. Minister of Energy,...