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Government of Yukon to limit personal device use in schools
Starting this coming 2026–27 school year, the Personal Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy will apply to all schools across the territory, supporting learning environments that promote students’ focus. Yukon.
Statement from Minister Laking on the 2026 Ministers of Agriculture meeting
The Yukon government is advocating for national agriculture policies that better reflect northern realities and help strengthen local food production and food security.
Statement from Minister Gehmair on federal funding announcement for skilled trades support
The Yukon government welcomes federal investment in skilled trades training.
Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame recognizes two new inductees
The 2026 Pioneer of the Year and Order of Polaris awards were presented at an awards ceremony last night.
Yukon government welcomes federal announcement to renew funding for gender-based violence prevention and response
The Yukon government welcomes renewed federal funding for the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence and for crisis hotlines, which will support continued work to prevent and respond to gender-based violence across the territory.
Yukon government provides an update on the Auditor General’s report on housing
The Government of Yukon has released a progress update on the 2022 Auditor General’s report on the state of housing for Yukoners with the greatest needs.
Safe at Home Society opens The Hearth supportive housing program
The Safe at Home Society is announcing the opening of The Hearth, a permanent supportive housing project for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Illegal cross-border sheep harvest leads to major convictions in the Yukon and Alaska
Illegally harvested thinhorn sheep have been returned to the Yukon following a joint investigation, with significant fines and convictions that reinforce strong cross-border wildlife protection efforts.
Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation partner to develop community wildfire protection plan
This strategy is the first community-specific wildfire resiliency framework for Carcross and Tagish. It will empower the signatories to prioritize local actions that help safeguard communities and make them more resilient to wildfire.
Agricultural leases available in Golden Horn
The Government of Yukon has affordable seasonal leases for food producers available in the Gentian Lane area of Golden Horn.
Date modified: 2026-05-27