As submitted to the Whitehorse Star on Friday, March 4, 2016 by Premier Darrell Pasloski This week’s First Ministers’ meeting in Vancouver resulted in a declaration from all leaders that is a big win for all Northerners and Canadians. As Premier, I was successful in enshrining special recognition for Yukoners and the entire North in […]
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Premier ensures Yukon’s interests are reflected in national declaration
March 3, 2016
Government of Yukon news release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 03, 2016 Premier ensures Yukon’s interests are reflected in national declaration VANCOUVER—Premier Darrell Pasloski announced today that Yukon and northern interests were enshrined in the climate change declaration agreed to by provincial, territorial and federal leaders today. “I am pleased that Yukon and northern interests have […]
A new Biomass Energy Strategy for Yukon
February 26, 2016
As Submitted to the Whitehorse Star on Friday, February 26, 2016 by Scott Kent, Minister of Energy, Mines & Resources Yukon has a long history of using wood as a source of energy. From the Gold Rush to the 1960s, many Yukoners found employment supplying massive quantities of wood to fuel the sternwheelers that navigated […]
Yukoners condemn Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement and anti-Semitis
February 23, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2016 Yukoners condemn Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement and anti-Semitism BDS movement has been described as “parlour room anti-Semitism” and “un-Canadian” House of Commons passes motion yesterday WHITEHORSE—On behalf of Yukoners, Yukon Party leader Darrell Pasloski today expressed support for an independent Jewish state and has fully rejected the Boycott, […]
All Yukoners have a role in ending the crisis of violence in our communities
February 19, 2016
As submitted to the Whitehorse Star on Friday, February 19, 2016 by Elaine Taylor, Minister responsible for the Women’s Directorate Last week I had the privilege of co-chairing an event that was profound, moving, and of the utmost importance to the future of Indigenous women and girls in Yukon, and across Canada. The Yukon Regional […]
Celebrating and preserving Yukon’s heritage and culture
February 12, 2016
As submitted to the Whitehorse Star on Friday, February 12, 2016 by Elaine Taylor, Minister of Tourism and Culture This past week I was pleased to make two announcements in support of Yukon heritage and culture. On February 4th, I was happy to announce that the Yukon government is moving ahead with plans to increase […]
Respite, care and peace of mind
February 5, 2016
As submitted to the Whitehorse Star on Friday, February 5, 2016 by Premier Darrell Pasloski Last week was a milestone for Yukon seniors and their families, as your government unveiled its plans for the Whistle Bend continuing care facility. As we shared the design for this beautiful new care home, I could not have been […]
Mining and our economy – planning for the future, taking action now
January 29, 2016
As submitted to the Whitehorse Star on Friday, January 29, 2016 by Premier Darrell Pasloski Mining has been a cornerstone of Yukon’s economy and part of our culture for more than a century. Though it’s in a downturn now, it’s inevitable that the mining industry will recover and bring new prosperity and economic growth to […]
Investing in science and knowledge – a new Science Strategy for Yukon
January 22, 2016
As submitted to the Whitehorse Star on Friday, January 22, 2016 by Premier Darrell Pasloski Supporting Yukon’s science, technology and research sectors is more important than ever before. Rapid changes to the North’s climate are affecting our environment, and the global economic downturn is challenging the way we do business and conduct our lives. In […]
New F.H. Collins a warm, modern space for Yukon students
January 15, 2016
As submitted to the Whitehorse Star on Friday, January 15, 2016 by Doug Graham, Minister of Education Just before the holidays, former and current students gathered at the old F.H. Collins Secondary School building, where fond memories were shared and goodbyes were made to a much-loved school that, for 53 years, was a place of […]
