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WEBNews. Yukon seeks long-term health-system plan for hospitals, clinics. US trade mission visits Whitehorse. Loss of Eagle Gold Mine production equates to $1.5B hit to Yukon GDP. Premier, mines minister stand by moves after report unveils Victoria Gold’s cash flow. Whitehorse food drive to take place Thanksgiving weekend.
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WEBSep 28, 2024 · Work to connect Yukon to main North American power grid underway. Yukon MP says proposed high-voltage transmission line would connect the territory to B.C. Sep 20, 2024 9:46 AM Read more >.
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WEBWork permit deal gives hope to foreign worker via Yukon Nominee Program. Immigrant worker who was feeling helpless has found hope thanks to new temporary measure. Oct 2, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >.
A week dominated by funding announcements to tackle Yukon’s …
WEBMar 1, 2024 · At the summit, he also announced nearly $13 million in government funding to support the housing project at the former downtown inn. “I’m happy to announce today that we will be providing now $12.9 million in funding. And this includes $7.9 million for the construction and renovation work needed to open its doors by 2026,” Pillai said.
Lessons learned from COVID-19 vaccine rollout will inform Yukon’s ...
WEBDec 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. …
Yukon's population growth driven by migration and natural increase
WEB2 days ago · 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 ...
Independent review of 'catastrophic' mine failure in Yukon begins
WEBSep 4, 2024 · 00:05:24. An independent review launched by the Yukon government to investigate the causes and factors contributing to the June 24 heap leach failure at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine north of Mayo has begun. The review is part of the government’s response, as regulator, to the “catastrophic failure and its impact on the environment and ...
Yukon population grew by over 900 in one year: report
WEBAug 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 seeks long-term health-system plan for hospitals, clinics
WEB3 days ago · Construction on the new mental health unit is underway at the Whitehorse General Hospital on Oct. 3, 2024. Dana Hatherly/Yukon News. The Yukon wants to come up with a 30-year strategic capital plan to develop the territory’s health system, given the need to look at the Yukon’s current health and social …
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WEBArctic Edge Skating Club hosts Olympian. Club members prepare for fall competitions, including the “Jingle Blades” in Surrey, B.C., and the “Gold Nugget” in Whitehorse. Sep 27, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >.