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Federal and territorial governments invest in expansion to transit fleet in Whitehorse
July 3, 2025
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Federal and territorial governments invest in expansion to transit fleet in Whitehorse

WHITEHORSE, YT, July 3, 2025 /CNW/ – The City of Whitehorse will improve their transit system thanks to a combined investment of over $7.8 million from the federal and territorial governments. Ten 40-foot fully accessible buses will be added to the existing fleet in Whitehorse between 2026 and 2028. The City’s current fleet consists of 15 low-floor accessible buses that were purchased between […]

Physician-Parliamentarians’ Statement on Measles
June 20, 2025
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Physician-Parliamentarians’ Statement on Measles

Please read our statement, and stay informed. Visit the Government of Canada’s website for trusted vaccine information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization-vaccines.html — Lisez notre déclaration et restez informés. Visitez le site web du gouvernement du Canada pour obtenir des informations fiables sur les vaccins: https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/immunisation-vaccins.html  

The Canada Community-Building Fund supports infrastructure projects across the Yukon
June 19, 2025
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The Canada Community-Building Fund supports infrastructure projects across the Yukon

The Government of Yukon-administered Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) has supported over $9.4 million worth of infrastructure projects across the Yukon since December 2024. The CCBF is a permanent source of infrastructure funding for Yukon First Nations, municipalities and unincorporated communities. Recipients are allocated a certain amount each year and determine how they want to spend […]

Kwanlin Dün First Nation to play leading role in housing development in Whitehorse
June 19, 2025
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Kwanlin Dün First Nation to play leading role in housing development in Whitehorse

$19.8 million CIB enabling infrastructure loan supports needed housing units Accelerates enabling infrastructure to unlock more than 380 housing units Acts as a model for future KDFN and Yukon Government housing developments KDFN and Yukon government to share resources and expertise WHITEHORSE – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is providing a $19.8 million enabling infrastructure loan to help Kwanlin Dün First […]

Backgrounder: Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in the North and Across Canada
March 20, 2025
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Backgrounder: Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in the North and Across Canada

From: Natural Resources Canada On March 20, 2025, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, the Honourable Terry Duguid, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley announced over $12.1 million in funding for thirteen projects in the North and across Canada under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation […]