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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From: Transport Canada News release July 2, 2026         Whitehorse (Yukon)           Transport Canada Canadians, international tourists, and businesses rely on safe and well-maintained airports to stay connected and keep our economy moving. International tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. Local and regional airports provide critical benefits by […]

From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency News release Over $2.2M for eight tourism projects to strengthen infrastructure, marketing, and services to attract Canadians and visitors to the territories June 29, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) In response to tariff-related uncertainty, more Canadians are looking for ways to celebrate this country’s […]

From: Polar Knowledge Canada News release June 26, 2026 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is proud to announce support for 10 exceptional students and early-career researchers through its annual scholarship, award and fellowship programs, totaling $180,000 in funding. These programs recognize and help strengthen the outstanding work of the next generation of polar […]

Backgrounder On June 23, 2026, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $16 million for five projects to support clean energy infrastructure in British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. All five projects are being funded by the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs), a $4.5-billion program that supports the deployment […]

From: Natural Resources Canada News release June 23, 2026                                         Yellowknife, Northwest Territories                                         Natural Resources Canada The world is […]

From: Employment and Social Development Canada Statement June 19, 2026             Gatineau, Quebec            Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, met with provincial and territorial ministers most responsible […]