September 26, 2024
Work on Kêts’ádań Kų̀ in Burwash Landing moves forward as construction contract is awarded
In the Southern Tutchone language of Kluane First Nation, Kêts’ádań Kų̀ [Kay-et-zah Dun-COO] means “house of learning”. In the coming years, it will be the name of the new school in Burwash Landing, a project that has been long anticipated by the community. The Government of Yukon recently awarded the construction contract to build the […]
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September 26, 2024
Municipal Services Building Set For Demolition
September 25, 2024 Arctic Backhoe Services has been awarded a $1.7 million contract for the demolition of the City’s Municipal Services Building, 4210 Fourth Avenue. The Municipal Services Building is at the end of its useful life. It has been slated for demolition since the City’s Whitehorse Operations Building opened in 2020 at 187 Range […]
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September 26, 2024
Upgrades to Chilkoot Way route in Whitehorse
News release Whitehorse, Yukon, September 25, 2024 — Every day commuting and travel will be improved on the Chilkoot Way route in Whitehorse after a joint investment of $850,000 from the federal government and the City of Whitehorse. Upgrades include the installation of a new two-way protected bicycle lane on the north side of Chilkoot Way, […]
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September 23, 2024
Canada Highlights Significant Funding to Unlock More Critical Minerals Development in the Yukon
From: Natural Resources Canada News Release September 21, 2024, Whitehorse, Yukon Natural Resources Canada Investments in critical minerals infrastructure are essential to enable Canada to seize the generational opportunity of a low-carbon economy and capitalize on our rich mineral resources. Canada is well positioned to be a global leader and first-class producer […]
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August 30, 2024
NICHI announces Yukon recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs
August, 29th, 2024 — Whitehorse (Kwanlin), Yukon on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council — Indigenous Services Canada Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) in collaboration with Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need […]
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August 23, 2024
Government of Canada invests in culverts along Alaska Highway
Protecting our infrastructure from climate change August 23, 2024 – Fort Nelson, British Columbia – Public Services and Procurement Canada Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is committed to protecting the safety of Canadians through ongoing investments and mitigating risks to our infrastructure as a result of climate change. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister […]
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August 23, 2024
Government of Canada and Government of Yukon announce property transfers of the Former Territorial Courthouse and Red Feather Saloon lands in Dawson City, Yukon
Transfers support Parks Canada’s work towards sustainable preservation of heritage assets at Klondike National Historic Sites August 21, 2024 Dawson City, YT Parks Canada Parks Canada, in collaboration with partners, protects and presents national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation […]
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August 23, 2024
Canada and Yukon Announce Major Investment to Purchase More Wildfire Equipment
August 21, 2024 Whitehorse, Yukon Natural Resources Canada […]
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August 23, 2024
Federal government supporting innovation and energy upgrades for affordable homes in Whitehorse
Whitehorse, Yukon, August 21, 2024 The federal government is investing more than $14 million to support improved energy efficiency for new supportive housing in Whitehorse through renovations and upgrades to The Hearth, located at 4051 4th Avenue, which was the former Coast High Country Inn. An additional $5 million has been provided to support innovative programing to assist residents […]
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August 23, 2024
Federal government invests in new transit service to connect rural areas from Dawson City and Watson Lake to Whitehorse
Whitehorse, Yukon, August 21, 2024 — There will be new transit service to connect communities in and around Dawson City and Watson Lake to Whitehorse after a joint investment of more than $3.3 million from the federal government and First Kaska GP Ltd, the economic development corporation of the Liard First Nation. Announced by Member of Parliament Dr. […]
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