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Yukoners could get up to 3 times more money back under new …
1 day ago · A new heat pump program could see Yukoners who apply for a rebate getting up to three times as much money back as the current program provides. Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker announced in the legislature on Oct. 15 that an “agreement in principle” has been struck between the Yukon and federal governments for a $24,000 ...
Yukon government extends deadline for support letters for foreign ...
1 day ago · The territorial government has extended the deadline for foreign workers to request a letter of support to Oct. 31, 2024. The letter of support from the government is used to apply for Yukon-specific work permit extensions of those whose current permits will expire before 2025, according to the Yukon government’s initial Oct. 1 press release on …
Lessons learned from COVID-19 vaccine rollout will inform Yukon’s ...
Dec 15, 2023 · The first vial of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be used in the Yukon is held on Feb. 1, 2021. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file) The Yukon government will be updating its emergency plans with lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic including the auditor general’s report on COVID-19 vaccine rollout. That’s what officials said in a submission ...
Yukon's population growth driven by migration and natural increase
Oct 5, 2024 · 00:02:11. The Yukon’s population reached 46,704 as of July 1, marking an increase of 1,241 people or 2.7 per cent from the previous year, according to preliminary post-census estimates released by Statistics Canada. The Yukon’s growth rate was slightly below the national average of three per cent. Despite this, Yukon had the fifth highest ...
Yukon population grew by over 900 in one year: report
Aug 3, 2023 · The territorial bureau of statistics’ first-quarter 2023 population report for the Yukon was recently released, showing that the territory had an estimated population of 44,692 on March 31. This figure is a new record high for the Yukon and an increase of 944 people, or 2.2 per cent, from the estimated population on the same day in 2022.
Yukon government responds to questions about state of …
Jan 19, 2024 · In November of 2023, the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) and the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) signed a joint letter accusing the Yukon government of not doing enough to address the state of emergency that was declared in Mayo last March by the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (FNNND).
Here's who Yukon communities elected for mayor and council
2 days ago · Trevor Ellis has been elected mayor by acclamation. Two incumbents and two fresh faces appear to make up the next council. Interim results from the returning officer indicate the following candidates will be elected as councillors: Chelsea Dolan, Simeon Paschuk (incumbent), Brent Chapman (incumbent) and Brett Stauffer.
Yukon government proposes new resource road regulations …
Aug 29, 2024 · Yukoners were invited to provide feedback on the proposed draft legislation to ensure any changes, amendments or new regulations reflected their values, as noted in a recent government press release on Aug. 20. The Yukon government put together feedback on the proposed changes in a "what we heard" report.