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Yukon Public Libraries eliminate late fees
September 19, 2023
Library users in the Yukon will no longer be charged late fees on overdue materials.
Village of Carmacks celebrates the opening of its new firehall
September 18, 2023
Carmacks opens the door to its new firehall and emergency response centre.
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister Richard Mostyn on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
September 8, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister Richard Mostyn have issued a statement recognizing Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 10.
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister Mostyn celebrating Yukon First Nations wildland firefighting
September 7, 2023
Government of Yukon congratulates the graduates of the Yukon First Nations Wildfire training initiatives.
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.