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Statement from the Government of Yukon regarding wildfire-related evacuations (Government of Yukon)

Public Technologies 10 Aug 2023
"The Government of Yukon is supporting the Vuntut Gwitchin Government's evacuation order for Old Crow ... It is always our goal to ensure that all Yukoners feel safe and supported ... As you prepare to evacuate, please follow all directions from Vuntut Gwitchin Government and Government of Yukon officials ... renee.francoeur@yukon.ca.
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Northern Yukon fly-in community of Old Crow is ordered evacuated due to wildfire risk

North Shore News 10 Aug 2023
WHITEHORSE — The remote fly-in community of Old Crow in Yukon has been ordered evacuated due to a weather change that increases the risk of wildfires ... Old Crow is the second Yukon community to be recently placed under an evacuation order ... The Yukon government lists 138 fires burning in the territory ... 9, 2023. The Canadian Press. .
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Government of Canada and Government of Yukon announce investments of nearly $2.1 million to support ...

Canada Newswire 10 Aug 2023
The funding, delivered through CanNor and the Government of Yukon, supports the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association to deliver programs and initiatives that promote the sector and increase Indigenous representation .
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Government of Yukon Declares State of Emergency for Mayo and Surrounding Area (Government of Yukon)

Public Technologies 09 Aug 2023
Following a special meeting of the Executive Council and conversations with Mayo Mayor Trevor Ellis and First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun Chief Dawna Hope, the Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency under the Civil Emergency Measures Act for Mayo and surrounding areas affected by, or at risk of, wildfire ... renee.francoeur@yukon.ca.
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Government of Yukon Declares State of Emergency for Mayo and Surrounding Area (Department of Community Services of Yukon)

Public Technologies 09 Aug 2023
Following a special meeting of the Executive Council and conversations with Mayo Mayor Trevor Ellis and First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun Chief Dawna Hope, the Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency under the Civil Emergency Measures Act for Mayo and surrounding areas affected by, or at risk of, wildfire ... renee.francoeur@yukon.ca.
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Joint statement on investment from Government of Canada to support the Yukon’s climate action and greenhouse gas reduction (Government of Yukon)

Public Technologies 09 Aug 2023
Today, the Government of Yukon, together with the Government of Canada, announced an investment of up to $8.4 million from Canada's Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund to support climate action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Yukon ... As a government, we aim to lead through action and find greener ways to heat Government of Yukon buildings.
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Joint statement on investment from Government of Canada to support the Yukon’s climate action and greenhouse gas reduction (Department of Highways and Public Works of Yukon)

Public Technologies 09 Aug 2023
Today, the Government of Yukon, together with the Government of Canada, announced an investment of up to $8.4 million from Canada's Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund to support climate action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Yukon ... As a government, we aim to lead through action and find greener ways to heat Government of Yukon buildings.
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Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby fire

North Shore News 09 Aug 2023
MAYO, YUKON — The Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Mayo and the surrounding area due to a wildfire burning nearby ... Yukon Protective Services says the Talbot Creek fire is ...
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Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby wildfire

Castanet 09 Aug 2023
The Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Mayo and the surrounding area due to a wildfire burning nearby ... Yukon Protective Services says the Talbot Creek ...
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Visitors to Dawson City, Yukon, concerned over recent smoky conditions

CBC 09 Aug 2023
Over the past few days residents and visitors to Dawson City have woken up to thick smoke in the air. A special air quality advisory has been in effect for central and northern Yukon since the beginning of August ... .
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MEDIA ADVISORY - Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Canada, Northwest Territories and the Yukon to make an ...

Canada Newswire 09 Aug 2023
... and CanNor; the Honourable Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories; and the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of the Yukon, will make a significant announcement on behalf of their respective governments.
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Statement from Premier Pillai on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (Government of Yukon)

Public Technologies 09 Aug 2023
"Like the rest of Canada, the Yukon has been home to Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial ... In the Yukon, across Canada and around the world, we must continue to make progress towards advancing reconciliation, including by recognizing and upholding Indigenous rights ... renee.francoeur@yukon.ca.
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Statement from Premier Pillai on mineral tour with Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne (Government of Yukon)

Public Technologies 09 Aug 2023
"Yesterday, federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne and I had the privilege of touring a number of Yukon mineral projects while discussing infrastructure development to support our economic growth ... renee.francoeur@yukon.ca ... Myra.Nicks@yukon.ca.
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Joint Statement from Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate John Streicker and Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on funding to strengthen Les Essentielles (Government of Yukon)

Public Technologies 09 Aug 2023
"Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announced joint funding to allow Les Essentielles to buy the building that houses their organization. This project is a unique opportunity to help strengthen Les Essentielles and the Yukon Francophone community, helping ensure they thrive for generations to come.

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