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Interim supports for arts and culture sectors announced
March 27, 2020
Three temporary funding initiatives in place to support Yukon artists, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and collectives during COVID-19 pandemic.
Government announces $1 million increase to tourism cooperative marketing fund
March 27, 2020
Government injects $1 million into tourism industry COVID-19 relief
New Yukon Tourism Advisory Board appointed
March 19, 2020
New Yukon Tourism Advisory Board members bring diversity of experience and a broad range of tourism sector expertise.
Watson Lake Air Terminal Building designated a Yukon Historic Site
December 5, 2019
Built during World War II as part of the Northwest Staging Route, the building joins nine other Yukon Historic Sites
New Yukon Permanent Art collection acquisitions exhibited at Yukon College
November 29, 2019
11 new Yukon Permanent Art Collection acquisitions are on exhibition at the Yukon College Innovation Commons.
Survey finds Yukoners strongly support tourism
November 13, 2019
Results from the first Resident Perceptions of Tourism Survey indicate strong support for tourism in Yukon.
Fossils suggest ancient rhinos and turtles once roamed Yukon
October 31, 2019
Fossils found in the 1970s indicate ancient rhinos and turtles once roamed Yukon.
Yukon tourism governance model to now include an advisory body
October 4, 2019
The Yukon Tourism Development Strategy Governance Task Force makes three recommendations to Yukon government.
Visitor Exit Survey results show record year for Yukon tourism
September 27, 2019
The 2017–18 Yukon Visitor Exit Survey compiles data and statistics for the year, including key indicators such as direct international border crossings and overnight visitation.
National travelling exhibit showcased at Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
July 2, 2019
National exhibit is part of the ongoing Canada 150 celebrations.
