August 19, 2026
Indigenous-led projects in the NWT to expand businesses and empower youth
News release CanNor is investing over $1.9 million in four Indigenous-led projects to build new aviation infrastructure, expand business operations, and teach youth about entrepreneurship. August 10, 2026 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Indigenous organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs provide essential local services and play a vital role in building […]
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August 19, 2026
Supporting the development of integrated mental health services for youth in Yukon
From: Health Canada News release August 19, 2026 | Whitehorse, Yukon | Health Canada Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $6.6 million to strengthen and expand access to integrated mental health and wellness supports for youth and young adults aged 12 to 30 across Yukon. Delivered by BYTE – Empowering Youth Society, […]
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August 18, 2026
New research centre to address Indigenous health priorities in Yukon
From: Canadian Institutes of Health Research News release $2.4 million investment will strengthen Yukon First Nations-led health research, capacity and training throughout the territory August 18, 2026 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Institutes of Health Research Strong Indigenous-led health research begins with research that reflects the priorities, knowledge, and leadership of Indigenous communities. Today, the Honourable […]
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August 17, 2026
Federal government invests in critical highway infrastructure in the Northwest Territories
INUVIK, NT, Aug. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — Highway 8 will become safer and more reliable through a federal investment of $15 million under the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The funding will support the replacement of three aging culverts along this important transportation corridor. The project will replace three large […]
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August 7, 2026
Canada announces funding for retrofits to homes for Kwanlin Dun First Nation
Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to build affordable housing across the country. We are focused on building […]
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August 5, 2026
Have your say on budget 2026 – I want to hear from you // Exprimez-vous sur le budget 2026 — je veux vous entendre
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August 4, 2026
New water reservoirs in Dawson City double storage, upgrade firefighting capability
The new reservoirs can hold up to 3.6 million litres of treated water Chris MacIntyre · CBC News · Dawson City, Yukon, has a few structures that tower over others throughout the town, and now there are two more. Construction on the town’s new water reservoirs recently wrapped up and the territorial government held an event Wednesday to mark […]
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August 4, 2026
Backgrounder: Canada invests in clean energy projects across Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories to secure affordable, reliable, clean power
From: Natural Resources Canada Backgrounder On July 29, 2026, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, nearly $7 million in funding for eight clean energy projects in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut that will strengthen local electricity systems, reduce […]
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August 4, 2026
Federal government invests in clean energy projects across Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories to secure affordable, reliable, clean power
From: Natural Resources Canada News release July 29, 2026 Whitehorse, Yukon Natural Resources Canada The world is changing rapidly: global trade has been upended, and climate change is intensifying. In response, the Government of Canada is focused on what we can control: building an electricity grid that underpins energy security, affordability and competitiveness. Building on the […]
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July 9, 2026
HealthADAPT and HeatADAPT
Backgrounder June 2026 Health Canada has invested over $17 million through the Climate Change and Health Capacity Building program to support climate action in Canada’s health sector. The program includes two streams: climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems (HealthADAPT) protecting Canadians from extreme heat (HeatADAPT) Below are the descriptions of the projects that have received funding […]
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