The latest news from the Government of Yukon. View news releases from 2009 to 2017 in our news archive.
News
Statement from Minister of Highways and Public Works on major infrastructure upgrades at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
January 12, 2024
Statement from Minister of Highways and Public Works on major infrastructure upgrades at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
Statement from the Minister of Highways and Public Works on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project
January 11, 2024
Minister of Highways and Public Works issues statement on Nisutlin Bay Bridge project.
Statement from Minister Clarke on funding for active transportation on the Takhini River bridge and pedestrian safety improvements in Watson Lake
January 10, 2024
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announce significant investments in active transportation infrastructure on the Takhini River Bridge and in Watson Lake.
Update on the status of the Dawson ice bridge for January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024
Read the most up-to-date information on the conditions of the Yukon River ice bridge in Dawson.
Restaurant to open at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
October 23, 2023
New food services will be offered at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
Update on Government of Yukon service outages due to cyberattack
September 15, 2023
Government of Yukon services restored after September 14 cyberattack.
Government of Yukon and Teslin Tlingit Council sign heat purchase agreement for biomass at Khàtìnas.àxh School in Teslin
August 22, 2023
The Government of Yukon and Teslin Tlingit Council have signed a heat purchase agreement for a biomass heating system in Teslin’s Khàtìnas.àxh Community School.
Joint statement on investment from Government of Canada to support the Yukon’s climate action and greenhouse gas reduction
August 8, 2023
Funding will support greenhouse gas reductions through the installation of renewable heating systems and includes allocations for future emission reductions programming.
Government of Yukon reminds rural Yukoners to switch to new satellite internet service provider
June 12, 2023
The Government of Yukon reminds Yukoners to change their satellite internet provider before Xplore services deteriorate.
Four new inductees recognized by the Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame
June 7, 2023
The 2022 Pioneer of the Year and Person of the Year, as well as the 2023 Pioneer of the Year and Order of Polaris awards were presented at the annual ceremony last night.