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The Government of Yukon has launched a new online platform that provides Yukoners with a clear, accessible and transparent way to raise concerns about French-language services. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
The Government of Yukon wants to hear from Yukoners about their experiences with e-scooters and other electric devices. Take the survey at engageyukon.ca. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
Electricity bills change Oct 1: Rider F increases $6.22/month due to global diesel costs. New Expanded Yukon bill relief provides up to $657 this winter. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
Families in Dawson #Yukon will have access to more universal child care spaces now that construction of the new Big Blue Daycare has been funded, supported with over $2.7M from the Yukon’s Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
The Government of Yukon continues to improve its regulatory and enforcement oversight of mining in the Yukon, following the heap leach failure that occurred at the Eagle Gold Mine. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
October is Library Month, join us in celebrating Yukon libraries. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
Premier Dixon recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
A new rebate has been launched to support Yukon businesses participating in the packaging and paper Extended Producer Responsibility program. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/pack...
Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon endorsed a Yukon Forum Declaration providing a framework for collaborating on shared priorities. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
The Government of Yukon releases 43 residential lots in Haines Junction. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/43-n...
Health officials are seeing influenza activity earlier than normally expected for this time of year in the Yukon. Help reduce the spread. Stay home when sick, wash your hands, cover coughs and sneezes and consider wearing a mask around people at higher risk. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/earl...
Minister Lang welcomes the appointment of a Chief Firearms Officer for the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, bringing dedicated northern firearms services closer to home. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
Public engagement on the Yukon Nominee Program is now open. The Government of Yukon is seeking feedback from Yukoners, employers and people with experience in the program to help inform its future. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
The twelfth annual Ember Fire Academy concluded Saturday with 11 recruits completing the program. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/embe...
The Government of Yukon is providing an update on significant improvements to mining permitting timelines. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
Following the successful first round of the Residential Builders Lottery, the Yukon government plans to offer additional lots through future lottery rounds and make more lots available to developers. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/seve...
Canada’s internal trade ministers met today in Iqaluit to make it easier for Canadians to work, do business and invest across the country. Strengthening Canada’s economy at home remains a key priority in building a more prosperous and resilient future. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/cana...
Public engagement on non-consensual sharing of intimate images shows a need for more legal options and more education and awareness on cyber victimization, especially for young people. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/enga...
Following extensive geotechnical and engineering assessment, a solution to address the impacts of soil condition issues near the new bridge abutments has been identified and a permanent remediation design is being developed. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
The combined departments of Economic Development and Tourism and Culture are now the Department of Economy, Tourism and Culture. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
Thanks to a donation from Yukon collector Ron Carr, 18 works by renowned Yukon and northern artists are now on display as part of a special Yukon Permanent Art Collection exhibition at the Jim Smith Building in Whitehorse. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/new-...
Premier Dixon has issued a statement in response to new U.S. tariffs and is focused on supporting local businesses and building a stronger, more resilient economy. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
Jeff Stephenson is the recipient of the second ever Hestia Award, given by the Government of Yukon to members of the Yukon Fire Service who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, courage and leadership. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/jeff...
Last week, firefighters from across the Yukon assembled in Atlin for the Fire Rescue Yukon 2026 Conference, organized by the Association of Yukon Firefighters and Chiefs. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
