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Government of Yukon releases action plan to tackle opioid crisis
November 13, 2018
The Opioid Action Plan aims to help tackle the growing number of drug-related overdoses and deaths in the territory.
Yukon hosts Pacific Northwest Economic Region Leadership Summit
November 13, 2018
The summit will feature in-depth sessions focused on priority issues impacting the regional economy.
New electric vehicle charging station added to growing network
November 13, 2018
Fueling alternatives – it’s getting easier to go electric in Yukon.
Independent, expert panel created for Health and Social Services review
November 6, 2018
Minister Frost announces independent, expert panel for Health and Social Services comprehensive review.
Scott and Jackie Dickson are Yukon’s 2018 Farmers of the Year
November 5, 2018
Meet Yukon’s 2018 Farmers of the Year!
Respite care home opens in Whitehorse
November 5, 2018
The Government of Yukon and Yukon Association for Community Living partnered to open a trial respite care home.
New deputy ministers for Environment and Justice
November 5, 2018
Premier Sandy Silver has appointed two new deputies to lead the Departments of Environment and Justice.
2017–18 Public Accounts reveal $18.7 million surplus
October 31, 2018
The Government of Yukon’s non-consolidated public accounts for the 2017–18 fiscal year show an $18.7 million surplus.
Government of Yukon decreases barriers for accessing medical abortion medication
October 31, 2018
Yukon is joining other Canadian jurisdictions in covering the cost of the medication, providing a safe and accessible alternative to surgical abortion
Protecting our wild sheep from disease
October 30, 2018
New rules will help protect wild sheep and goats from a potentially devastating respiratory disease that can be carried by domestic animals.