Government of Yukon

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Current News Releases

Premier, ministers met with Alaska governor and commmissioners
February 5, 2010 - Fentie welcomes Alaskan governor.

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Yukon Liquor Corporation to eliminate single-use bags
February 5, 2010 - Yukon liquor store customers will soon be responsible for supplying their own bags in an effort to reduce waste.

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Interim staking withdrawal made to support Peel Watershed Regional Planning Process
February 4, 2010 - Interim mineral staking withdrawal issued for Peel watershed region.

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Letter of Understanding signed on Peel watershed planning process
February 4, 2010 - Commitment is made to work collaboratively on Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan review and approval process.

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Premier Fentie strengthens and diversifies team
February 4, 2010 - Fentie shuffles cabinet.

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Cookbook promotes healthy eating to Grade 5 Yukon students
February 2, 2010 - Eat well and win prizes – cookbook encourages children to prepare healthy meals for a chance to win sports equipment.

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Funding enhancements advance work on gender equity
January 28, 2010 - Yukon organizations working on behalf of women receive long-term funding.

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Public consultation period on energy policies extended
January 28, 2010 - Yukoners will have another month to comment on innovative energy solutions.

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Community Development Fund supports First Nations culture and heritage
January 26, 2010 - Haines Junction cultural centre and Dene games in schools among those receiving support.

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New northern search and rescue web resource
January 26, 2010 - New search and rescue website helps adventurers plan better and stay safe in Yukon’s magnificent, world-class wilderness areas.

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Yukon musicians advancing their careers
January 25, 2010 - Seven Yukon musicians share $23,000 for development of demo and full-length recordings.

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Advanced Artist Award supports artistic exploration and innovation
January 20, 2010 - Risk-taking artists will explore collaborative dance and contemporary ghost stories in latest round of Advanced Artist Award allocations.

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Advanced Education offers youth a STEP up
January 20, 2010 - Yukon post-secondary students and employers to benefit from enhancements to STEP.

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Yukon metals shine at Mineral Exploration Roundup
January 18, 2010 - Yukon’s metals shine as global representatives of the mineral and mining exploration sector gather.

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Yukon supports Canadian Red Cross Haitian relief efforts
January 14, 2010 - Yukon responds to devastation in Haiti by donating to the Red Cross relief efforts.

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Agreement with YTA not yet reached
January 13, 2010 - YTA must now choose binding arbitration or conciliation.

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Tax room sharing agreements with First Nations renewed
January 12, 2010 - Income tax paid by people living on Settlement Land continues to go to First Nation governments.

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Fulda arrives in Yukon to take on the extreme elements once again
January 11, 2010 - Local and International competitors test their skill, strength and stamina at the Fulda Extreme Winter Challenge, while vying for Yukon gold.

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Yukon government encouraged by Joint Review Panel report
January 7, 2010 - The North is better off with the Mackenzie Gas Project than without it, according to the Joint Review Panel’s recent report.

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Youth starting new year with new jobs
January 6, 2010 - Eighteen Whitehorse youths will get job experience thanks to a new program that is helping employers with wage costs.

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