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2012

Yukon families to receive 200 carbon monoxide detectors
February 7, 2012 - Carbon monoxide detectors being donated by national organization to low-income families.

Yukon to help develop long-term infrastructure funding program for Canada
February 6, 2012 - Community Services Minister Taylor to provide Yukon's perspectives in framing a new national infrastructure funding program.

2011

Whitehorse Public Library holds grand opening
December 3, 2011 - Community celebration marks grand opening of new Whitehorse Public Library.

Outstanding Yukon athletes and community recreation leaders recognized
November 25, 2011 - Community Services Minister Elaine Taylor presented the annual awards of excellence in sport and community recreation leadership to 35 recipients at the 2011 Yukon sports awards celebration.

Community Services minister requests review of Yukon’s minimum wage
November 24, 2011 - Yukon government seeks review of minimum wage by Employment Standards Board.

Opening dates announced for Whitehorse Public Library
November 17, 2011 - Dates announced for new Whitehorse Public Library reveal and grand opening.

Premier attends emergency response centre ceremony
September 6, 2011 - The new emergency response centre will help reduce ambulance response times in Whitehorse.

Updated tools help medical profession regulators ensure best practices
August 31, 2011 - Yukoners assured of continuing high standards following amendments to the Medical Profession Act and Regulations.

Yukon’s Solid Waste Action Plan on track
August 26, 2011 - Forging ahead to create a modern waste management system for Yukon.

Yukon’s Emergency Medical Services to undergo changes to modernize service
August 25, 2011 - Internal audit recommendations provide improvement tool for Emergency Medical Services.

Whistle Bend Way opens to the public
August 8, 2011 - Opening Whistle Bend Way is another milestone for Whitehorse land development.

Team Yukon bound for Western Canada Summer Games
August 1, 2011 - Team Yukon is off to Kamloops for the Western Canada Summer Games.

S.S. Tutshi Memorial and Carcross Gateway Pavilion opened as part of Golden Spike Day
July 29, 2011 - S.S. Tutshi and Carcross gateway visitor pavillion offer history and hospitality to visitors celebrating WP&YR's Golden Spike Day in Carcross.

Yukon government works with Carcross community
July 28, 2011 - Work to revitalize downtown Carcross continues.

New Whitehorse wharf takes shape
July 20, 2011 - The Whitehorse wharf is taking shape and scheduled to open this fall, one of many projects that are enhancing the downtown waterfront.

Our Towns, Our Future Community Summit
June 27, 2011 - Meetings conclude with priority action items such as helping municipalities increase revenue and addressing energy costs.

Valleyview water reservoir expansion tender awarded
June 24, 2011 - Ketza Construction Corporation will expand the resevoir for $6.6 million.

Whistle Bend pump station tender awarded
June 24, 2011 - Graham Construction and Engineering of Delta, BC was recently awarded a contract to build a wastewater pumop station in the Whistle Bend subdivision.

New driver’s handbook launched
June 23, 2011 - Which documents do you bring to apply for a Yukon driver's licence? What are the cellphone use rules for drivers? Yukon has just published a new Driver's Basic Handbook. New and experienced drivers can find out what's changed by visiting the Community Services website.

Community Services minister announces new search and rescue funding
June 15, 2011 - $492,000 in new federal funding will help improve Yukon's search and rescue capability.

Yukon funds athlete development, coach and officials training and high performance sport
June 8, 2011 - Yukon government is providing $490,100 through three programs: Yukon Sport for Life, Elite Athlete Fund, and the High Performance Athlete, Coaches and Officials program. For details go to www.community.gov.yk.ca.

$920,370 in sport and recreation grants awarded today
May 25, 2011 - Yukon sport and recreation groups are receiving $920,370 this year in YRAC grants through Community Services and Yukon Lottery Commission. For a complete list of the grants awarded, visit Sport and Recreation online at www.community.gov.yk.ca.

Minister Lang announces action in response to Our Towns, Our Future findings
May 13, 2011 - Yukon government will work with Association of Yukon Municipalities to build a sustainable future for Yukon communities.

Work full steam ahead in Whistle Bend construction
May 11, 2011 - Whistle Bend construction underway this spring and summer.

Grizzly Valley Subdivision country residential lots for sale in fall 2011
May 9, 2011 - Grizzly Valley Subdivision road contract awarded; 30 new rural residential lots to be available for public tender in fall 2011

Yukon highlights Emergency Preparedness Week with Operation Wildfire
May 5, 2011 - Yukon highlights Emergency Preparedness Week 2011 from May 1 - 7 by holding a joint tabletop emergency exercise to practice preparedness in Haines Junction.

Construction of Whistle Bend Subdivision to resume this spring
March 31, 2011 - Norcope Construction Group of Whitehorse was awarded a contract to install utilities for stages one and two of the Whistle Bend Subdivision.

Officials monitoring nuclear situation in Japan
March 16, 2011 - Chief Medical Officer of Health offers reassurances that there is no risk to Yukon as a result of events in Japan.

Ross River fire was accidental
March 16, 2011 - Fire Marshal's Office and RCMP find Ross River recreation centre fire was accidental.

Minister committed to rebuilding Ross River recreation centre
March 15, 2011 - In the days following the tragic fire that destroyed the recreation centre in Ross River, Minister of Community Services Archie Lang has created a team to assist the community move forward and plan for a new recreation centre.

Whitehorse wharf construction contracts awarded
February 15, 2011 - Contracts have been awarded for a new downtown wharf.

2010

Ingram lot presented to Habitat for Humanity Yukon
December 14, 2010 - Habitat for Humanity will build in the Ingram subdivision, thanks to Yukon Housing Corporation.

Ceremony to honour a late Yukoner’s dedication to sport
November 24, 2010 - To celebrate the memory of Peter Milner, a dedication ceremony and plaque will be unveiled at the Yukon College Family Residence on Wednesday, November 24 at 2pm. The residence is a legacy from the 2007 Canada Winter Games.

Carcross infrastructure projects 2010 update
November 2, 2010 - The departments of Community Services and Tourism and Culture reported continued progress in 2010 in completing vital Carcross waterfront infrastructure projects worth more than $6.75 million.

Motor Vehicles begins issuing Yukon’s new secure driver’s licence and general ID card
November 1, 2010 - One year after deciding to move forward, the Yukon government is offering new secure photo ID to Yukoners when their driver's licence expires, and to people who want new government-issued identification as proof of age, identity or Yukon residency.

Our Towns, Our Future review launched today
October 22, 2010 - The review will look for innovative and cost effective ways to support strong and sustainable municipalities.

November start for new secure driver’s licence and general identification card
October 21, 2010 - New secure cards will become available in November.

Yukon leads way and participates in new National Alert Aggregation and Dissemination system
September 24, 2010 - New national alert system helps keep Yukoners informed.

Yukoners will need more documents for new cards; fees remain low
September 22, 2010 - New secure ID cards will be widely accepted and recognized.

New lots available at Ingram subdivision
September 21, 2010 - Ingram subdivision lottery and tender packages are now available.

Emergency Medical Services temporary station update
September 17, 2010 - EMS crews to operate 24/7 from their temporary facility; permanent station by 2012.

Secure driver’s licence and ID card to be made in Yukon
September 1, 2010 - New driver's licence and general identification card to be available later this fall.

Whistle Bend Subdivision in Whitehorse progressing well
August 31, 2010 - Land cleared and public tender issued for road work on Whistle Bend subdivision in Whitehorse.

Yukon supports community FireSmart projects
August 30, 2010 - Twenty-eight Yukon projects to benefit from $819,300 in FireSmart grants.

Emergency medical services signs memorandum of understanding with volunteers
August 23, 2010 - Yukon emergency medical services signs memorandum of understanding with volunteer ambulance society.

Yukon government extends best wishes to Yukon’s Canada 55+ Games team
August 23, 2010 - Yukon delegation travelling to Brockville for the Canada 55+ Games.

Evacuation notice lifted for the Watson Lake area
August 19, 2010 - Evacuation notice lifted for Watson Lake area.

Minister delivers state-of-the-art fire truck to Ross River
August 18, 2010 - Minister Lang presents new fire truck to Ross River Volunteer Fire Department.

Watson Lake area fire community information centre now open
August 6, 2010 - Community information centre now open to serve the public concerned about the Watson Lake area fire.

Yukon Emergency Medical Services launches new ambulance deployment initiative
July 30, 2010 - Phased plan to better serve the geographical heart of Whitehorse.

Carcross waterfront investments celebrated during Golden Spike Day 2010
July 29, 2010 - The Golden Spike Anniversary marks an important milestone in Yukon's history.

Public input invited on three Yukon business-related acts
July 28, 2010 - Government invites comments from citizens and interest groups on plans to modernize business legislation.

Yukon Wildland Fire Management lauded for work in British Columbia
July 2, 2009 - Wildland Fire Management employees have been presented with a Heroes and Rescue Award.

Licensed practical nurses expand health care services to Yukoners
June 28, 2010 - Licensed practical nurses in Yukon are now authorized to perform the full range of nursing tasks that are done elsewhere in Canada.

Permits and inspections required for major work on all Yukon heating systems
June 24, 2010 - Changes coming for installing, modifying or replacing components of fuel oil-fired heating systems including furnaces, fuel lines, chimneys and storage tanks.

New Solid Waste Advisory Committee members appointed

Sport and athlete funding supports Yukon organizations
June 8, 2010 - Yukon government has awarded $423,000 in Yukon Sport for Life and Eliite Athlete funding for 2010-11.

Sport and recreation grants awarded
June 8, 2010 - Sporting groups receive $935,000 in grants and helps build vibrant communities.

Yukon’s Business Corporations Act to be revamped
May 21, 2010 - Consultation is underway on the Yukon Business Corporations Act to ensure Yukon has a modern, healthy, and competitive business climate.

Young workers need more than a job to start work
May 6, 2010 - Open house and book launch for youth and parents.

Minister commits to partner for long-term sustainability of Yukon municipal governments
April 16, 2010 - Partnership will address key issues including funding, recruitment and service delivery.

Labour mobility legislation tabled
March 31, 2010 - Proposed legislation will eliminate geographical barriers for working Canadians.

Community Services closer to issuing new secure driver's licence and general identification card
March 31, 2010 - Yukoners soon to have access to secure driver's licence and new ID card.

Yukon government signs new medevac contract with local carrier
March 16, 2010 - Patients to continue flying with Alkan Air.

Yukon shares the spirit of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
March 12, 2010 - Yukon celebrates the 2010 Paralympic Games.

Design contract awarded for second Whitehorse ambulance station
March 9, 2010 - Design work to begin on Whitehorse ambulance station.

Protective Services branches donate gear and clothing
March 8, 2010 - Firefighting and protective equipment going to communities and countries in need.

Sport, culture and youth ambassador contingent heading to Vancouver
February 12, 2010 - Yukon’s ambassadors at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games receive warm send-off.

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.