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25 Yukon fire personnel deployed to Northwest Territories
August 31, 2023
The Government of Yukon has sent wildland fire personnel to help manage fires in the Northwest Territories.
Joint Statement from Mayor Cabott and Minister Mostyn on Emergency Preparedness in Whitehorse
August 23, 2023
The Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse issue joint statement on emergency preparedness.
Government of Yukon supporting Northwest Territories
August 18, 2023
Government of Yukon supporting NWT residents.
Tipping fees holiday extended for Southern Lakes region affected by windstorms
August 10, 2023
The Yukon government extends the waiving of tipping fees for storm debris in the Southern Lakes Region.
Government of Yukon declares State of Emergency for Mayo and surrounding area
August 8, 2023
The Talbot Creek Fire continues to threaten the Village of Mayo and the Na-cho Nyäk Dun First Nation community.
Government of Yukon to regulate psychologist profession
August 3, 2023
Work begins to regulate the psychology profession in the Yukon.
Employment Standards Office shares wage recovery information for former employees of Minto Metals Corporation
August 3, 2023
Former Minto Metals Corp. employees can now file for unpaid wages with Yukon government and receiver.
Statement from the Government of Yukon on the death of a wildfire fighter in British Columbia
July 31, 2023
The Government of Yukon and Wildland Fire Management extend deepest condolences to B.C. and Ontario after the loss of an Ontario wildfire fighter in B.C. on Friday.
Yukon government waives tipping fees for Southern Lakes region affected by windstorms
July 27, 2023
The Government of Yukon waives tipping fees for storm debris in the Southern Lakes region.
Government of Yukon announces support for the City of Whitehorse's 2026 Arctic Winter Games bid
July 27, 2023
Government of Yukon supports 2026 Arctic Winter Games bid.