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Whitehorse Public Library is closing from March 25 to April 21
January 30, 2024
Rug installation will close the Whitehorse Public Library from March 25 to April 21, 2024.
Government of Yukon to open warming centre at Jim Smith Building
January 30, 2024
New warming centre at Jim Smith Building's old cafeteria provides essential services for Yukoners in need, open March 18 to May 1, 2024.
Yukon Housing Corporation launches “Creating Home”, a new approach to housing
January 29, 2024
Yukon Housing Corporation introduces a new approach to housing and wellness.
The Yukon’s minimum wage increases to $17.59 per hour
January 29, 2024
The Yukon’s minimum wage to rise to $17.59 per hour on April 1, 2024.
Statement from Premier Pillai on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia
January 29, 2024
Premier Ranj Pillai issues a statement on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on the Yukon Coroner's news release on toxic illicit drugs
January 26, 2024
Minister of Health and Social Services has issued a statement on the Yukon Coroner's news release on toxic illicit drugs.
Dáshäw k'e thrives with successful completion by third cohort of students
January 26, 2024
Learn more about the program that offers Yukon First Nation culturally-centered high school education.
Statement from the Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke on Data Privacy Day
January 26, 2024
The Government of Yukon recognizes Data Privacy Day, celebrated each year on January 28.
Government of Yukon highlights territory’s mineral potential at conferences in Vancouver
January 26, 2024
Premier Pillai and the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources attended mining conferences to promote mineral potential.
Government of Yukon seeks public input in review of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
January 26, 2024
The Government of Yukon seeks public input in review of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.