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Statement from the Government of Yukon on the death of an NWT Fire firefighter
July 17, 2023
The Government of Yukon and Wildland Fire Management send our condolences to the Northwest Territories today after the death of an NWT Fire firefighter in the Fort Liard District.
The Government of Yukon provides more than $1.7 million in funding to territorial sport and recreation organizations
July 17, 2023
Territorial sport and recreation organizations, athletes and officials receive Government of Yukon funding.
Statement from the Government of Yukon on the death of a BC Wildfire Service firefighter
July 14, 2023
The Government of Yukon and Wildland Fire Management send deepest condolences to British Columbia today after the death of a BC Wildfire Service firefighter.
The Government of Yukon wishes Team Yukon good luck at the North American Indigenous Games
July 14, 2023
Team Yukon is ready for action as they travel to Halifax for the North American Indigenous Games 2023.
Whitehorse Public Library temporarily changing its hours
July 12, 2023
Library reduces its hours for the month of July.
Government of Yukon expands organics composting to Carcross, Tagish, Deep Creek and Marsh Lake solid waste facilities
July 7, 2023
The Government of Yukon working towards a modern and sustainable solid waste management system for Yukon. Composting services are now available at the Whitehorse periphery.
Recovery funding now available for Yukoners affected by Klondike Valley flooding
June 30, 2023
Eligible residents, farmers and small business owners can access funding through three streams: Housing, Agriculture and Small Business.
Minister of Community Services, Richard Mostyn on the Gymnastics and Climbing facility funding announcement
June 29, 2023
Funding for the new gymnastics and climbing facility is announced.
Whistle Bend Green Street construction underway
June 28, 2023
Construction is beginning on Whistle Bend's Green Streets.
Government of Yukon partners with Government of Canada and City of Dawson to address housing demand and neighbourhood sustainability
June 27, 2023
Dawson begins a project to bring new lots, water and sewer lines to the city’s North End.