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New Director of YCCIC February 5, 2010

Dr. Chad P. Gubala has taken on the role of Director of YCCIC, bringing his experience building two similar centres in both the US and Canada.

Yukon Government and Indian and Northern Affairs recognize the need for enhanced research infrastructure at Yukon College by investing collectively almost $3 million in office space and storage compounds.

YCCIC facilitates a partnership between Yukon College and Northwestel to adapt Stirling engines for remote cold applications.

The 2009 federal budget included promising commitments that should translate into increases in infrastructure, resources and support for northern research and cold climate innovation.

YCCIC's second grant is awarded to Whitehorse-based Northerm Windows toward the development of a four-pane window system.

A YCCIC research grant is making an innovative search for geothermal energy possible.

The Yukon Cold Climate Innovation Centre (YCCIC) continues its quest to unite cold climate entrepreneurs and researchers with the recent launch of a new website.

The Yukon Cold Climate Innovation Centre (YCCIC) announced the establishment of the Cold Climate Innovation Fund to support applied research projects in Yukon.

Cold Hard Yukon Facts

Yukon has the greatest range of annual temperatures in North America. Mayo holds the Canadian record for the greatest range of absolute temperatures.