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Air North, Yukon’s Airline completes first-ever direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto
May 12, 2022
Air North, Yukon’s Airline, completes their first-ever scheduled direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto.
Yukon railway route cancelled for 2022 season
April 7, 2022
The White Pass and Yukon Route train company will not be offering service from Fraser to Carcross for 2022.
Leadership update in the Department of Tourism and Culture
December 16, 2021
A senior leader has been appointed for the Department of Tourism and Culture.
Statement from Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai on the Hyatt Place Whitehorse hotel development
December 10, 2021
Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement on the Hyatt Place Whitehorse hotel development.
Yukon Permanent Art Collection celebrates 40 years and new acquisitions
December 6, 2021
An exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Yukon Permanent Art Collection opens today at the Yukon Arts Centre.
The Yukon’s first ever creative and cultural industries strategy released
November 30, 2021
The strategy is the culmination of a three-year process to develop a long-term vision for supporting and growing this sector of the Yukon's economy and society.
New mural unveiled for Gender Equality Week
September 24, 2021
New mural by Dawson City artist unveiled as part of Gender Equality Week.
Government of Yukon extends critical COVID-19 support programs for tourism and expands popular rebate program
September 24, 2021
Supports for the Yukon’s tourism sector continue and Great Yukon Summer Freeze announced.
Updated Huchá Hudän/Fort Selkirk Historic Site Management Plan in place
August 23, 2021
Selkirk First Nation and the Government of Yukon have signed an updated management plan for the Huchá Hudän/Fort Selkirk historic site.
Funding for Great Yukon Summer events awarded
July 27, 2021
The recipients of the Great Yukon Summer edition of the On Yukon Time program have been announced.