WHITEHORSE – During the spring sitting, the Yukon’s tourism minister assured operators after two years of closure, the Little Gold-Poker Creek border crossing connecting Canada and the U.S. via the Top of the World Highway would be “open as normal” for the summer.
WHITEHORSE – On May 5, the Government of Yukon awarded the contract for the construction of a new Nisutlin Bay Bridge. The value of the contract is $160 million. This is a staggering $135 million over the original budget for the project.
WHITEHORSE - In February, the Yukon Party called for the Liberal government to work with communities to prepare for this upcoming flood season. In addition, the party presented several community-based solutions to help prepare for any potential flooding this year in light of heavy snow this winter.
HAINES JUNCTION – Yukon Party members gathered on Saturday at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction for the party’s 2022 Annual General Meeting.
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition calls on the Deputy Premier to ensure that the RCMP have the proper resources to deliver the newly announced policing priorities. The party thanks the Yukon Police Council, community partners, and the Department of Justice for their efforts in determining the priorities for 2022-2023.
WHITEHORSE – The 2022 Spring Sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concluded with the NDP propping up the out-of-touch Liberals and passing a budget that was outdated before it was even introduced.
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party again pressed the Liberal government on Thursday to address the rising cost of living, this time with measures specifically designed to help seniors and elders.
WHITEHORSE – In a January 4, 2022 letter submitted to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Yukon Type 1 Diabetes Support Network raised concerns about the Department of Education’s response to the Auditor General’s 2019 report.
WHITEHORSE – On November 21, 2019, the Liberal government stated that the budget for the new Whistle Bend School was $32 million.
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